Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Wellcare Health Insurance Company of Kentucky, Inc (H9730)
H9730Contract
A company of Centene Corporation, sold as Wellcare
5 plans in 2027 (6 in 2026) · 36,134 members in September 2026
Wellcare Health Insurance Company of Kentucky, Inc is the Centene Corporation company that holds Medicare contract H9730, sold as Wellcare. In 2027 it offers 5 plans (6 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 36,134 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H9730 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Dual AccessH9730-003 | HMO-POS D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 120 counties | renews |
| Wellcare Dual Liberty SyncH9730-004 | HMO-POS D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 120 counties | takes in other plans |
| Wellcare GivebackH9730-007 | HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | 120 counties | renews |
| Wellcare SimpleH9730-009 | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,000 | 120 counties | takes in other plans |
| Wellcare Dual ReserveH9730-011 | HMO-POS D-SNP | $0 | $6,700 | 120 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 4 of 5). Of its 41 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Special Needs Plan (SNP) Care Management | 1 |
| Diabetes Care – Eye Exam | 1 |
| Improving Bladder Control | 1 |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening | 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 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