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Wellcare Medicare Advantage in Arkansas for 2027: 4 Plans, County by County
LITTLE ROCK — Wellcare, which the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services groups under Centene (WellCare), will offer 4 Medicare Advantage plans across Arkansas for 2027, according to the CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files. This article is published by an independent Medicare education site; it is not the government, not affiliated with CMS, and not affiliated with Wellcare or any other insurance carrier.
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Key takeaways
- Wellcare has filed 4 Medicare Advantage plans in Arkansas for 2027, including 3 Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) and 1 general HMO-POS.
- All 4 Wellcare plans for 2027 include drug coverage, and 0 are new to Arkansas for the year.
- Annual Enrollment 2027 runs October 15 – December 7, 2026, and any choice made during that window takes effect January 1, 2027.
- Before enrolling, confirm the plan is sold in your county and check your doctors and prescriptions through the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE.
| Fact | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Part B standard monthly premium (2026) | $202.90 | Medicare.gov |
| Part D out-of-pocket cap (2026) | $2,100 | CMS |
| Part D out-of-pocket cap (2027) | $2,400 | CMS |
| Annual Enrollment Period (for 2027 coverage) | October 15 – December 7, 2026 | Medicare.gov |
| Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period | January 1 – March 31 | Medicare.gov |
Area counts are for the county as a whole and are not a recommendation of any plan. Program figures are set nationally.
Because Medicare Advantage is sold county by county, a plan listed statewide may not be available in the county where you live. The point of this explainer is to help Arkansans see what Wellcare has filed for the year, how it compares to 2026, and what to do before the Annual Enrollment 2027 deadline on December 7, 2026.
What is Wellcare offering across Arkansas for 2027?
Wellcare has 4 Medicare Advantage plans available somewhere in Arkansas for 2027. All 4 are HMO-POS plans, and all 4 include Part D prescription drug coverage.
Of those 4 plans, 3 are Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs), designed for people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. There are 0 Chronic Condition SNPs (C-SNPs) and 0 Institutional SNPs (I-SNPs) in the Wellcare Arkansas lineup for 2027. For context, 9 other carriers are also selling Medicare Advantage plans in Arkansas for 2027, bringing the statewide total to 84 plans across all carriers.
Which Wellcare plans reach the most Arkansas counties in 2027?
Three of Wellcare's four Arkansas plans for 2027 reach 75 counties each, and one reaches 52 counties. The widest-reaching plans are the three D-SNPs: Wellcare Arkansas Total Care Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP), Wellcare Arkansas Total Care Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP), and Wellcare Arkansas Total Care Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP). The fourth plan, Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS), is offered in 52 Arkansas counties for 2027. The full plan-by-plan list is shown in the tables on this page; county availability for your ZIP code is confirmed on the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov.
What is new or not returning from Wellcare in Arkansas for 2027?
Wellcare has 0 brand-new Medicare Advantage plans in Arkansas for 2027, and 8 of its 2026 plans are not returning for 2027. The three D-SNPs that are continuing have been renamed: Wellcare Dual Access, Wellcare Dual Liberty, and Wellcare Dual Reserve now carry the "Arkansas Total Care" label (for example, Wellcare Arkansas Total Care Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP)).
If you are currently enrolled in a Wellcare plan in Arkansas, you should receive an Annual Notice of Change from the carrier describing whether your specific plan is continuing, has been renamed, or is being discontinued for 2027. If a plan is not returning, Medicare provides a Special Enrollment Period so enrollees can choose a new plan without a gap in coverage.
How do I check whether a Wellcare plan is offered in my Arkansas county and covers my doctors and prescriptions?
The fastest way to check whether a specific Wellcare plan is offered in your Arkansas county for 2027 is to enter your ZIP code into the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov, or to call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Plan Finder lets you:
- See every Medicare Advantage plan available in your county for the plan year,
- Enter your prescription drugs to see whether they appear on a plan's formulary, and
- Search a plan's provider directory for your primary care doctor and specialists.
For the deepest detail — rules for referrals, point-of-service coverage, prior authorization, and the complete drug list — ask Wellcare for the plan's Evidence of Coverage and current provider and pharmacy directories. Because availability is set county by county, a plan listed in the statewide tables above may not be sold where you live, even if your neighbor in the next county has it.
What should Arkansans do before December 7, 2026?
Before Annual Enrollment 2027 closes on December 7, 2026, Arkansans on Medicare should review how their current coverage will work in 2027 and compare it against other options available in their county. Choices made during the October 15 – December 7, 2026 window take effect January 1, 2027.
A straightforward checklist: 1. Read the Annual Notice of Change and Evidence of Coverage your current plan mails in the fall. 2. Make a list of your doctors, hospitals, and prescriptions. 3. Compare plans using the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov for your ZIP code. 4. If you qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid, look at whether a D-SNP such as one of the Wellcare Arkansas Total Care plans fits your situation. 5. Enroll, switch, or stay — in writing or online — by December 7, 2026.
Where can Arkansans get free help with Medicare questions?
Free, official help with Medicare is available from Medicare itself. Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY 1-877-486-2048, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or go to medicare.gov to use the Plan Finder, read plan documents, and review your coverage choices.
You can also contact a carrier directly for details about a specific plan's benefits, provider network, and drug list. Because this site is independent, we point readers to Medicare.gov and 1-800-MEDICARE for the authoritative, plan-specific answers.
By the numbers
Medicare Part B premium, 2006–2026
The standard monthly Part B premium has climbed from $88.50 in 2006 to $202.90 in 2026. Hover any point for that year’s premium.
Source: CMS. Standard premium shown; in some hold-harmless years many existing enrollees paid less. Confirm at Medicare.gov.
2027 plan lineup
Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans in Arkansas for 2027
CMS lists 4 Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans across Arkansas for 2027, alphabetically by carrier, widest county reach first. 9 other carriers also offer plans there.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centene (WellCare) 4 plans | |||
| Wellcare Arkansas Total Care Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 75 |
| Wellcare Arkansas Total Care Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 75 |
| Wellcare Arkansas Total Care Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 75 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 52 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files, plan years 2026 and 2027. Plans are offered county by county; a plan listed for the state may not be offered in your county. No plan is ranked or recommended; premiums, benefits, networks and star ratings are not shown. Plan details come from the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov or the plan itself.
The 2027 choices, by type
How Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans across Arkansas break down for 2027
HMO plans use a network and usually a primary-care doctor and referrals; HMO-POS plans add some out-of-network coverage; PPO plans also cover out-of-network care, at a higher share; PFFS plans pay any provider that accepts the plan’s terms. Special Needs Plans serve people with Medicare and Medicaid (D-SNP), certain chronic conditions (C-SNP) or living in an institution (I-SNP).
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files, plan years 2026 and 2027. Plans are offered county by county; a plan listed for the state may not be offered in your county. No plan is ranked or recommended; premiums, benefits, networks and star ratings are not shown. Plan details come from the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov or the plan itself.
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Frequently asked questions
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Are any Wellcare plans new in Arkansas for 2027?
How do I confirm a Wellcare plan covers my doctor and prescriptions?
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- CMS — MA Landscape Source File (plan-level availability by county)
- CMS — MA Landscape Source Files, current and coming plan year (year-over-year comparison)
- CMS — Medicare enrollment periods (medicare.gov)
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Sources and methodology
- Medicare.gov, Medicare costs (Part B premium)
- CMS, Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) program rules
- CMS, Medicare Advantage and Part D plan-year announcements
- Medicare.gov, enrollment periods and plan rules
- CMS, Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape Source Files
Figures cited in this article
- CMS — Medicare Advantage Landscape Source File (CY2027): the Arkansas plan counts, plan names, plan types, SNP categories, drug coverage indicator, and county reach for Wellcare.
- CMS — Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files (CY2026 and CY2027): the year-over-year comparison showing which Wellcare plans are new, renamed, or not returning.
- Medicare.gov: the Annual Enrollment Period dates, the January 1, 2027 effective date, and the Medicare Plan Finder used to confirm county availability, provider networks, and drug coverage.
How we put this together: area counts come from the CMS files listed above for the county that contains this city, program figures come from CMS, Medicare.gov and the Social Security Administration, and no plan is ranked or recommended.
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