Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Managed Health Services Insurance Corp. (H8189)
H8189Contract
A company of Centene Corporation, sold as Wellcare
3 plans in 2027 (3 in 2026) · 12,786 members in September 2026
Managed Health Services Insurance Corp. is the Centene Corporation company that holds Medicare contract H8189, sold as Wellcare. In 2027 it offers 3 plans (3 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 12,786 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H8189 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcare MHS Health Wisconsin Dual Liberty SyncH8189-001 | HMO-POS D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 28 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| Wellcare MHS Health Wisconsin Dual SelectH8189-007 | HMO-POS D-SNP | $0 | $5,100 | 28 counties | takes in other plans |
| Wellcare SimpleH8189-008 | HMO-POS | $0 | $5,800 | 20 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).
How did CMS rate it for 2026?
The overall rating is 3.5 of 5 (health plan 3.5 of 5, drug plan 3 of 5). Of its 41 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Breast Cancer Screening | 2 |
| Annual Flu Vaccine | 2 |
| Monitoring Physical Activity | 2 |
| Diabetes Care – Eye Exam | 2 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| MPF Price Accuracy | 5 |
| Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability | 5 |
| Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability | 5 |
| Reviewing Appeals Decisions | 5 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All Wellcare plansEvery contract of the brand
- Star ratings of every contractThe 2026 ratings, and 2027 when CMS publishes them
- Find a plan by its IDFrom the card or a letter