Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. (H6971)
H6971Contract
A company of Centene Corporation, sold as Wellcare
1 plan in 2027 (1 in 2026) · 15,169 members in September 2026
Offers plans in 2027
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. is the Centene Corporation company that holds Medicare contract H6971, sold as Wellcare. In 2027 it offers 1 plan (1 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 15,169 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H6971 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Meridian Dual AlignH6971-001 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 102 counties | renews |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026).
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