Medicare Advantage
Wellcare's 2027 Medicare Advantage plans in Los Angeles, plan by plan
Los Angeles — Fall 2026 is the window when Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period opens, and this year it brings a reshuffled Wellcare lineup for Los Angeles County residents. For 2027, Wellcare will offer five Medicare Advantage plans in the county: one is new, two from this year's lineup are not returning, and the rest continue with the updates spelled out in each plan's Annual Notice of Change.
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Key takeaways
- Wellcare will offer 5 Medicare Advantage plans in Los Angeles County in 2027: 1 new plan, 2 not returning from 2026, and all 5 include drug coverage.
- 19 other carriers also sell Medicare Advantage plans in the county next year, for a total of 124 plans — so Wellcare is one option among many.
- The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 to December 7, 2026; any change you make takes effect January 1, 2027, and if you do nothing your current plan renews with its ANOC changes.
- Before you pick, run your doctors and prescriptions through the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov — plan details and networks can shift year to year.
MyMedicarePlans.org is an independent consumer news site — we are not Wellcare and not Medicare. We publish what the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) releases in its Landscape files so you can see the shape of the market before you shop. If you want prices, copays, drug lists or doctor networks, those live on medicare.gov, in the plan's own Evidence of Coverage, and at 1-800-MEDICARE.
What Wellcare is offering in Los Angeles County for 2027
Los Angeles sits inside Los Angeles County, which is the geography CMS uses to set Medicare Advantage plan availability. In that county for 2027, Wellcare (CMS groups the carrier as Centene (WellCare)) is offering 5 Medicare Advantage plans. All 5 are HMOs. All 5 include Part D drug coverage. Two are Special Needs Plans: one Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) for people who have both Medicare and Medi-Cal, and one Chronic Condition Special Needs Plan (C-SNP) built around a specific health condition.
The table below lists every Wellcare plan available in Los Angeles County for 2027, with its plan type and whether it includes drug coverage.
What is new, and what is not returning
For 2027, Wellcare is adding 1 new plan in Los Angeles County — Wellcare Health Net Dual Align (HMO D-SNP) — and 2 of its 2026 plans will not be offered next year. None were renamed.
If you are currently enrolled in a Wellcare plan that is not continuing, Wellcare is required to send you a non-renewal notice this fall. That notice explains your options and the special enrollment time you get to pick a replacement. Even if your plan is returning, the Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) that lands in September or early October tells you exactly what is different for 2027 — the premium, the deductible, the drug tiers, the copays and the extras can all shift from one year to the next.
HMOs and Special Needs Plans, briefly
All of Wellcare's 2027 Los Angeles County plans are Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs). HMOs generally ask you to use an in-network doctor and, in most cases, to get a referral to see a specialist. That is a structural fact about the plan type — not a judgment about any one plan.
Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are a kind of Medicare Advantage plan built for a specific group. A D-SNP is for people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California). A C-SNP is for people living with a qualifying chronic condition. If you may be eligible, Medicare or the plan can confirm whether you meet the rules.
How Wellcare fits into the wider Los Angeles County market
Wellcare is one of 20 carriers selling Medicare Advantage in Los Angeles County in 2027, and together those carriers offer 124 plans. We mention that so you have context: when you compare plans on medicare.gov, Wellcare's 5 are part of a much larger field. The right plan for you is the one whose doctors, hospitals, drug list and total costs match your situation — not the one with the biggest ad.
What is confirmed for 2027, and what is not
CMS has confirmed a few program-level numbers for 2027 that apply nationwide:
- The Part D out-of-pocket cap rises to $2,400 in 2027 (up from $2,100 in 2026).
- The Part D maximum deductible rises to $700 in 2027 (up from $615 in 2026).
- The Part D national base beneficiary premium for 2027 is $41.33 (this is a formula input, not what any specific plan charges).
Still to come: the 2027 Part B standard premium and deductible, and the 2027 IRMAA income brackets. CMS typically announces those in November. We will update our coverage when they are posted.
How to check a plan against your doctors and prescriptions before December 7
The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 through December 7, 2026. Changes you make take effect January 1, 2027. If you do nothing, your current plan renews — with whatever updates its ANOC describes.
A short checklist before you decide:
1. Read your ANOC when it arrives. It compares your 2026 coverage with your 2027 coverage, side by side. 2. Make a list of your doctors, hospitals and regular prescriptions (with doses). 3. Go to medicare.gov/plan-compare, enter your ZIP code and your drugs, and sign in with your Medicare account to pull in your pharmacy and provider history. 4. Confirm each doctor and pharmacy is in the plan's 2027 network — networks can change on January 1. 5. Call the plan directly if anything is unclear, or call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If you miss December 7, you still have the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period from January 1 through March 31, 2027, when a current Medicare Advantage enrollee can make one change.
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.
By the numbers
How people get Medicare in Los Angeles County
(MA penetration in Los Angeles County)
MA penetration from CMS enrollment data; Medigap share is an estimate. U.S. average is about 54% Medicare Advantage. These are area-level figures, not plan-specific.
2027 plan lineup
Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans in Los Angeles County for 2027
CMS lists 5 Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans in Los Angeles County for 2027, alphabetically by carrier. 19 other carriers also offer plans there.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centene (WellCare) 5 plans | |||
| Wellcare Health Net Dual Align (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | New |
| Wellcare Low Premium (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Returning |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Returning |
| Wellcare Simple Focus (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Returning |
| Wellcare Specialty Simple (HMO C-SNP) | HMO C-SNP | Yes | Returning |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files, plan years 2026 and 2027. Plan availability is set at the county level. 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 in Los Angeles County 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. Plan availability is set at the county level. 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.
Key dates
Medicare enrollment periods at a glance
- Around your 65thInitial Enrollment PeriodA 7-month window around the month you turn 65 — your first chance to sign up.
- October 15 – December 7Annual Enrollment PeriodAnyone with Medicare can join, switch, or drop a Medicare Advantage or Part D plan.
- January 1 – March 31Medicare Advantage Open EnrollmentIf you're already in a Medicare Advantage plan, you can make one change.
- January 1 – March 31General Enrollment PeriodFor people who missed their first chance to sign up for Part B.
- VariesSpecial Enrollment PeriodTriggered by life events like moving or losing other coverage.
Dates are set by Medicare and apply nationwide. Confirm your personal windows at Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans will Los Angeles County have in 2027?
What happens if my Wellcare plan is one of the ones not returning next year?
I'm happy with my plan. Do I have to do anything by December 7?
Where can I see each Wellcare plan's premium, copays and drug list?
- 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)
For personalized answers, contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.
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