Plan year 2027 · Medicare Part DCMS files of Sept. 22 and Oct. 1, 2026
Wellcare Value Script, 2027
S4802Contract143Plan
Stand-alone drug plan · sold in the North Carolina region
Run by Wellcare Prescription Insurance, Inc. (contract S4802), sold as Wellcare, owned by Centene Corporation
Wellcare Value Script (S4802-143) costs $5.30 a month in 2027, up $1.70 from 2026. Its drug deductible is $700 ($615 in 2026).
What changes from 2026 to 2027?
| What you pay or get | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly premium | $3.60 | $5.30 | ▲up $1.70 |
| Drug deductible | $615 | $700 | ▲up $85 |
| Drug tier 1, generic | $15 | $20 | ▲up $5 |
| Drug tier 2, preferred brand | $20 | 25% of the cost | changed |
| Drug tier 3, non-preferred drug | 25% of the cost | 45% of the cost | ▲up 20 points |
| Drug tier 4, injectable drugs | 50% of the cost | 15% of the cost | ▼down 35 points |
| 2 lines do not change | |||
| Drug tier 5, specialty tier | 25% of the cost | 25% of the cost | no change |
| Drug tier 6, select care drugs | $11 | $11 | no change |
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 benefit package files, 2027 and 2026; CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026). Plan details can change during the year; confirm on Medicare Plan Finder.
What will prescriptions cost?
| Tier | What the tier holds | 2026, standard pharmacy | 2027, standard pharmacy | 2027, preferred pharmacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Generic | $15 | $20 | $0 |
| Tier 2 | Preferred Brand | $20 | 25% of the cost | 25% of the cost |
| Tier 3 | Non-Preferred Drug | 25% of the cost | 45% of the cost | 45% of the cost |
| Tier 4 | Injectable Drugs | 50% of the cost | 15% of the cost | 15% of the cost |
| Tier 5 | Specialty Tier | 25% of the cost | 25% of the cost | 25% of the cost |
| Tier 6 | Select Care Drugs | $11 | $11 | $11 |
Source: CMS plan benefit package files, 2027 and 2026. Insulin is capped at $35 a month by law. A drug's tier is set by the plan's formulary.
How does it compare with the other drug plans in its region?
11 stand-alone drug plans are sold in the North Carolina region for 2027. This one has the lowest premium. With Extra Help its premium is $5.30 a month. With Extra Help, 2 plans in the region cost $0 a month: Wellcare Classic, Humana Basic Rx Plan (marked below).
| Plan | Monthly premium | Deductible | Premium with Extra Help |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Value ScriptS4802-143 | $5.30 | $700 | $5.30 |
| Wellcare ClassicS4802-081 | $7.30 | $700 | $0 |
| Humana Basic Rx PlanS5884-133 | $12.30 | $700 | $0 |
| Humana Value Rx PlanS5884-187 | $51.30 | $687 | $38 |
| Blue Medicare Rx StandardS5540-002 | $92.10 | $700 | $78.80 |
| Humana Premier Rx PlanS5884-154 | $130.20 | $350 | $116.90 |
| SilverScript ChoiceS5601-016 | $143.50 | $700 | $130.20 |
| HealthSpring Assurance RxS5715-029 | $143.90 | $700 | $130.60 |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHCS5921-353 | $150.20 | $700 | $136.90 |
| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHCS5921-390 | $203.90 | $300 | $190.60 |
| Blue Medicare Rx EnhancedS5540-004 | $239.20 | $0 | $225.90 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision) (the Part D low-income beneficiary premium is what a member with Extra Help pays).
Who runs this plan?
- Plan ID
- S4802-143
- Legal name of the contract
- Wellcare Prescription Insurance, Inc.
- Sold as
- Wellcare
- Parent company
- Centene Corporation
- Plan type
- PDP
- 2026 star rating of the contract
- drug plan 3.5 of 5
- Members, September 2026
- 209,123
- Plan website, as filed with CMS
- go.wellcare.com/PDP
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS 2026 Star Ratings (October 2025); CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11). CMS publishes the 2027 Star Ratings in October 2026.
What else should you check?
- Every Wellcare plan for 2027Its contracts, counties and plans that end
- The other 67 plans of contract S4802Same company, same contract
- Is your prescription covered?Coverage share and tier for 2,259 drugs
Data, not advice. These are the plan's filed amounts, not a quote for you; confirm on Medicare Plan Finder or call the plan before you enroll.