Medicare Advantage
Wellcare Medicare Advantage in Georgia for 2027: 15 Plans, County by County
ATLANTA — Georgia Medicare shoppers who want to see what Wellcare is putting on the table for 2027 now have a clear picture from the federal filings. According to the CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source File for CY2027, Wellcare (which CMS groups under Centene) is offering 15 Medicare Advantage plans across the state next year, each one available in a specific set of counties. This explainer walks through the statewide counts and what to check before the Annual Enrollment Period closes on December 7, 2026.
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Key takeaways
- Wellcare is offering 15 Medicare Advantage plans in Georgia for 2027, including 6 Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs), and all 15 include drug coverage.
- A plan listed statewide is not automatically sold in your county, so verify county availability on the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov before deciding.
- The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 – December 7, 2026, and choices made in that window take effect January 1, 2027.
- Wellcare has 0 brand-new plans for 2027 and 0 plans not returning, though several D-SNPs have been renamed under the "Peach State Health Plan" banner.
| 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.
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How many Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans are offered in Georgia for 2027?
Wellcare is offering 15 Medicare Advantage plans in Georgia for 2027, per the CMS CY2027 Landscape file. By plan type, that breaks down to 12 HMO-POS plans and 3 PPO plans. All 15 include Part D prescription drug coverage.
Six of the 15 are Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs), designed for people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. There are no Chronic Condition SNPs (C-SNPs) and no Institutional SNPs (I-SNPs) in Wellcare's Georgia 2027 lineup. For statewide context, 11 other carriers are also offering Medicare Advantage plans in Georgia for 2027, and all carriers together are offering 161 plans.
Which Wellcare plans reach the most Georgia counties in 2027?
Several Wellcare plans are filed in 141 Georgia counties for 2027, which is the widest county footprint in the carrier's lineup. According to the CMS CY2027 Landscape file, the 141-county plans include Wellcare Assist (HMO-POS), Wellcare Giveback (HMO-POS), Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open (PPO), Wellcare Patriot Simple (HMO-POS), and Wellcare Simple Open (PPO), along with the renamed D-SNPs: Wellcare Peach State Health Plan Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP), Wellcare Peach State Health Plan Dual Access Open (PPO D-SNP), Wellcare Peach State Health Plan Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP), and Wellcare Peach State Health Plan Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP).
A separate "Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS)" product is filed in multiple regional versions, reaching 55, 44, 41 and 1 counties respectively. Two of the Peach State Health Plan D-SNPs also have single-county versions. The full plan-by-plan county counts are shown in the table on this page; use that table rather than assuming a plan listed statewide is sold where you live.
What is new or not returning from Wellcare in Georgia for 2027?
Wellcare is adding 0 new Medicare Advantage plans in Georgia for 2027 and is discontinuing 0 plans from its 2026 lineup, based on the year-over-year comparison in the CMS Landscape Source Files. In other words, the slate of 15 plans is a continuation rather than a reshuffle.
The visible change is naming. Five D-SNPs that were previously branded "Wellcare Dual" are renamed for 2027 under the "Wellcare Peach State Health Plan Dual" banner — Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP), Dual Access Open (PPO D-SNP), Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP), and Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP). The underlying plan contracts are continuing; the names on your mail and ID card may look different.
How do I check whether a Wellcare plan is offered in my Georgia county and covers my doctors and drugs?
To confirm a Wellcare plan is sold in your Georgia county for 2027 and covers your providers and prescriptions, use the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Because Medicare Advantage plans are sold county by county, a plan that appears in Wellcare's statewide list may or may not be available at your ZIP code.
Three checks are worth doing in order: enter your ZIP and county to see which Wellcare plans are offered where you live; search the plan's provider directory for the doctors, specialists and hospitals you use; and run your prescription list through the plan's drug formulary to see tier placement and any restrictions. For the official written details on any plan, request the Evidence of Coverage and the current provider and pharmacy directories directly from Wellcare.
What should Georgia Medicare shoppers do before December 7, 2026?
Before December 7, 2026, Georgians on Medicare should confirm their 2027 coverage choice, because that is the last day of the Annual Enrollment Period and selections made during the window take effect January 1, 2027. If you do nothing, in most cases your current plan will roll into its 2027 version — which may have different costs, drug lists or provider networks than it had in 2026.
A simple checklist: read the Annual Notice of Change your current plan mailed in September; list your doctors, hospitals and prescriptions; compare on the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov; and if you are considering a D-SNP, confirm your Medicaid status with the Georgia Department of Community Health, since D-SNP eligibility depends on it.
Where can Georgians get free help comparing Medicare plans for 2027?
Georgians can get free, unbiased help comparing 2027 Medicare plans directly from Medicare itself. The Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov lets you enter your ZIP code, doctors and drugs, and 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048) is staffed around the clock to answer questions about enrollment, eligibility and plan details.
For questions tied to your Social Security or Medicare Part B enrollment, the Social Security Administration at ssa.gov or 1-800-772-1213 is the right starting point. Wellcare itself can also send you plan documents, provider directories and formularies on request.
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 Georgia for 2027
CMS lists 15 Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans across Georgia for 2027, alphabetically by carrier, widest county reach first. 11 other carriers also offer plans there.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centene (WellCare) 15 plans | |||
| Wellcare Assist (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 141 |
| Wellcare Giveback (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 141 |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 141 |
| Wellcare Patriot Simple (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 141 |
| Wellcare Peach State Health Plan Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 141 |
| Wellcare Peach State Health Plan Dual Access Open (PPO D-SNP) | PPO D-SNP | Yes | 141 |
| Wellcare Peach State Health Plan Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 141 |
| Wellcare Peach State Health Plan Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 141 |
| Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 141 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 55 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 44 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 41 |
| Wellcare Peach State Health Plan Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 1 |
| Wellcare Peach State Health Plan Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 1 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 1 |
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 Georgia 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
How many Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans are available in Georgia for 2027?
Does Wellcare offer plans in every Georgia county for 2027?
Why do some Wellcare D-SNPs have new names for 2027?
When do 2027 Medicare Advantage choices take effect?
- 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.
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): Wellcare's 2027 Georgia plan counts, plan types, SNP counts, drug coverage, and county-level availability.
- CMS — Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files (CY2026 and CY2027): the year-over-year comparison showing 0 new plans and 0 non-returning plans, plus the D-SNP renames.
- Medicare.gov — Medicare enrollment periods: the Annual Enrollment Period dates (October 15 – December 7, 2026) and January 1, 2027 effective date.
- Medicare.gov — Medicare Plan Finder: the tool used to confirm county availability, provider networks and drug formularies.
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.
By The Medicare Desk · Published . For personalized answers, contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.
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