Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Wellpoint Insurance Company (H8849)
H8849Contract
A company of Elevance Health, Inc., sold as Wellpoint
23 plans in 2027 (7 in 2026) · 56,234 members in September 2026
Wellpoint Insurance Company is the Elevance Health, Inc. company that holds Medicare contract H8849, sold as Wellpoint. In 2027 it offers 23 plans (7 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 56,234 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H8849 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellpoint Chronic CareH8849-001 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $3,400 | 11 counties | renews |
| Wellpoint Chronic Care SelectH8849-003 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $3,900 | 5 counties | renews in more counties |
| Wellpoint Lung Care SelectH8849-005 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $3,900 | 1 county | renews |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage SelectH8849-006 | HMO-POS | $0 | $4,250 | 1 county | renews |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage Select 1H8849-009 | HMO-POS | $0 | $4,450 | 3 counties | renews |
| Wellpoint Full Dual AdvantageH8849-015 | HMO D-SNP | $6.30 | $9,850 | 11 counties | takes in other plans |
| Wellpoint Dual AdvantageH8849-016 | HMO D-SNP | $6.30 | $9,850 | 11 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage PlusH8849-017 | HMO D-SNP | $6.30 | $9,850 | 11 counties | takes in other plans |
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage AlignedH8849-018 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 139 counties | takes in other plans |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage PlusH8849-019 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 139 counties | takes in other plans |
| Wellpoint Dual AdvantageH8849-020 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 139 counties | takes in other plans |
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage SelectH8849-021 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 2 counties | takes in other plans |
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage SelectH8849-022 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 2 counties | takes in other plans |
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage SelectH8849-023 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 1 county | takes in other plans |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage Plus SelectH8849-024 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 5 counties | takes in other plans |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage SelectH8849-025 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 5 counties | takes in other plans |
| Wellpoint Full Dual AdvantageH8849-026 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 63 counties | takes in other plans |
| Wellpoint Full Dual AdvantageH8849-027 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 2 counties | takes in other plans |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage PlusH8849-028 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 65 counties | takes in other plans |
| Wellpoint Chronic Care Advantage SelectH8849-029 | HMO C-SNP | $6.30 | $9,850 | 3 counties | new plan |
| Wellpoint Dual AdvantageH8849-030 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 65 counties | takes in other plans |
| Wellpoint Chronic Care AdvantageH8849-031 | HMO C-SNP | $6.30 | $9,850 | 2 counties | new plan |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage SelectH8849-032 | HMO-POS | $0 | $5,000 | 2 counties | new plan |
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 3.5 of 5). Of its 37 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Care for Older Adults – Medication Review | 1 |
| Follow-up after Emergency Department Visit for People with Multiple High-Risk Chronic Conditions | 2 |
| Getting Needed Care | 2 |
| Rating of Health Plan | 2 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications | 5 |
| Rating of Drug Plan | 5 |
| Complaints about the Drug Plan | 5 |
| Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability | 5 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All Wellpoint 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