Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Arkansas Health & Wellness Health Plan, Inc. (H9630)
H9630Contract
A company of Centene Corporation, sold as Wellcare
4 plans in 2027 (6 in 2026) · 20,558 members in September 2026
Arkansas Health & Wellness Health Plan, Inc. is the Centene Corporation company that holds Medicare contract H9630, sold as Wellcare. In 2027 it offers 4 plans (6 in 2026); 2 of its 2026 plans are not offered in 2027. 20,558 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H9630 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcare SimpleH9630-002 | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,100 | 52 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| Wellcare Arkansas Total Care Dual AccessH9630-010 | HMO-POS D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 75 counties | renews |
| Wellcare Arkansas Total Care Dual LibertyH9630-011 | HMO-POS D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 75 counties | takes in other plans |
| Wellcare Arkansas Total Care Dual ReserveH9630-014 | HMO-POS D-SNP | $0 | $4,400 | 75 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).
Which of its plans end?
| 2026 plan | Members, Sept. 2026 | Counties in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Wellcare GivebackH9630-008 | 3,020 | 75 |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback PreferredH9630-015 | 771 | 75 |
Source: CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026); CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11).
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 44 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Special Needs Plan (SNP) Care Management | 1 |
| Medication Reconciliation Post-Discharge | 1 |
| Transitions of Care | 1 |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening | 2 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications | 5 |
| MPF Price Accuracy | 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 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