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Wellcare's 2027 Medicare Advantage plans in Jacksonville: two new, three gone, two renamed
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Wellcare is reshaping its Medicare Advantage lineup in Duval County for 2027, with two new plans, three plans renamed, and three that will not return next year. Jacksonville residents who have a Wellcare plan today should see those changes spelled out in the Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) mailed to them this fall.
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Key takeaways
- Wellcare will offer 5 Medicare Advantage plans in Duval County for 2027: 4 HMO and 1 HMO-POS, all with drug coverage, including 3 Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs).
- Two Wellcare plans are new for 2027, three are renamed, and three 2026 plans are not returning — the ANOC your plan mails in the fall explains how your specific plan is changing.
- The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 through December 7, 2026; a change you make takes effect January 1, 2027, and if you do nothing, your current plan renews as described in its ANOC (if it is offered next year).
- Before you decide, check each plan against your own doctors and prescriptions on medicare.gov's Plan Finder or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE.
MyMedicarePlans.org is an independent news and education site and is not affiliated with Wellcare, Centene or Medicare. Wellcare is one of 13 carriers offering Medicare Advantage in Duval County for 2027; together those carriers offer 87 plans. This article focuses on Wellcare because that is the subject of this snapshot — not because any plan or carrier is better than another.
What Wellcare is offering in Jacksonville for 2027
Jacksonville is in Duval County, where Medicare Advantage availability is set at the county level. For 2027, Wellcare — which CMS lists under Centene (WellCare) — has five Medicare Advantage plans in the county. All five include Part D drug coverage. Four are HMOs and one is an HMO-POS. Three of the five are D-SNPs, designed for people who have both Medicare and Medicaid.
The table below lists every Wellcare plan available in Duval County for 2027, along with its plan type and whether it is new, renamed or unchanged in name.
What is new, renamed, or not returning
Two Wellcare plans are new for 2027: Wellcare Sunshine Health Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP) and Wellcare Sunshine Health Dual Align (HMO D-SNP). Both are D-SNPs.
Three plans carry over but with new names:
- Wellcare Giveback (HMO-POS) was Wellcare Giveback (HMO).
- Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) was Wellcare Simple (HMO).
- Wellcare Sunshine Health Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP) was Wellcare Dual Reserve (HMO D-SNP).
A rename can come with other changes — a different network, formulary or cost share — so even if the name on your card looks familiar, read the ANOC before you decide to stay.
Three Wellcare plans offered in Duval County in 2026 are not returning for 2027. If you are enrolled in a plan that is leaving, Wellcare will send a non-renewal notice. You then have a Special Enrollment Period to pick a new plan, but it is usually easier to choose during the Annual Enrollment Period and have coverage lined up for January 1.
Special Needs Plans in the mix
Three of Wellcare's five 2027 plans in Duval County are D-SNPs. D-SNPs are only for people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. If you are not dual-eligible, these plans are not available to you; if you are, they are one option alongside other Medicare Advantage and Medicaid-coordinated choices in the county. Wellcare does not offer a Chronic Condition SNP (C-SNP) or Institutional SNP (I-SNP) here for 2027.
How to check a Wellcare plan against your doctors and prescriptions
Before December 7, 2026, it is worth running your own list through each plan you are considering. The steps are the same whether you are looking at Wellcare or any other carrier:
1. Make a list. Write down every prescription (name, dose, how often) and every doctor, specialist and facility you want to keep using. 2. Use Medicare's Plan Finder. At medicare.gov, enter your ZIP code and your drugs. The tool will show each plan's estimated yearly drug cost based on your medications, and whether a plan uses preferred pharmacies. 3. Check the provider directory. Confirm each doctor is in-network for the specific plan — not just "with Wellcare." Networks differ plan to plan. Call the doctor's office too; directories can lag. 4. Read the ANOC and Evidence of Coverage. The ANOC compares this year's plan to next year's. The Evidence of Coverage is the full rulebook. 5. Call if you need help. 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048) is open 24/7.
The 2027 dates and dollars worth knowing
The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 through December 7, 2026, with coverage starting January 1, 2027. If you do nothing and your plan is offered next year, it renews automatically with the changes in the ANOC. If you want to switch Medicare Advantage plans or drop back to Original Medicare, the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period runs January 1 through March 31, 2027.
A few confirmed 2027 figures that apply to Part D drug coverage across all plans:
- The Part D out-of-pocket cap rises to $2,400 in 2027 (up from $2,100 in 2026).
- The Part D maximum deductible is $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 CMS uses, not the premium any specific plan charges.
The 2027 Part B standard premium and deductible, and the 2027 IRMAA income brackets, have not been announced yet. CMS usually publishes those in the fall, often in November.
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 Duval County
(MA penetration in Duval 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 Duval County for 2027
CMS lists 5 Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans in Duval County for 2027, alphabetically by carrier. 12 other carriers also offer plans there.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centene (WellCare) 5 plans | |||
| Wellcare Giveback (HMO-POS) | HMO | Yes | Renamed |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) | HMO | Yes | Renamed |
| Wellcare Sunshine Health Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | New |
| Wellcare Sunshine Health Dual Align (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | New |
| Wellcare Sunshine Health Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Renamed |
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 Duval 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
Do I have to do anything during the Annual Enrollment Period if I like my Wellcare plan?
My Wellcare plan is not returning in 2027. What happens?
What is a D-SNP, and can anyone enroll?
Where can I compare Wellcare's plans with other carriers' plans in Jacksonville?
- 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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