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Wellcare Medicare Advantage in Kansas for 2027: 3 Plans, County by County
TOPEKA — Kansas Medicare beneficiaries looking at Wellcare for the coming plan year have a compact menu to review. According to the CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files for CY2027, Wellcare — which CMS groups under Centene (WellCare) — is offering 3 Medicare Advantage plans in Kansas for 2027. This explainer, published by an independent Medicare education site that is not affiliated with the government or any insurance carrier, walks through what the federal files show statewide and how to confirm what is actually available in your own county.
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Key takeaways
- Wellcare is offering 3 Medicare Advantage plans statewide in Kansas for 2027, and all 3 include drug coverage.
- Two of Wellcare's 2027 Kansas plans are Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) for people with both Medicare and Medicaid.
- A plan listed statewide may not be sold in your county, so confirm availability on the Medicare Plan Finder before the Annual Enrollment 2027 deadline of December 7, 2026.
- Free, unbiased help is available year-round at Medicare.gov and 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.
What does Wellcare offer across Kansas for 2027?
Wellcare is offering 3 Medicare Advantage plans in Kansas for the 2027 plan year, according to the CMS Landscape file. All 3 are HMO-POS plans, and all 3 include Part D prescription drug coverage. Within that total, 2 are Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) designed for people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid; Wellcare is not offering a Chronic Condition SNP (C-SNP) or an Institutional SNP (I-SNP) in Kansas for 2027. For context, 7 other carriers are also offering Medicare Advantage in Kansas for 2027, and all carriers together are offering 80 plans statewide. Wellcare's three plans are listed by name in the plan table on this page.
Which Wellcare plans have the widest county reach in Kansas for 2027?
All three Wellcare plans in Kansas tie for the widest county reach in 2027, each listed in 53 counties in the CMS file: Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS), Wellcare Sunflower Health Plan Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP), and Wellcare Sunflower Health Plan Dual Liberty Sync (HMO-POS D-SNP). The two D-SNPs are limited to beneficiaries who also qualify for Kansas Medicaid; the non-SNP plan is open to Medicare-eligible residents in the counties where it is offered. County-by-county availability is in the full table on this page, and the Medicare Plan Finder at Medicare.gov is the authoritative source for whether a given plan is sold at your ZIP code.
What is new or not returning from Wellcare in Kansas for 2027?
Wellcare has 0 brand-new Medicare Advantage plans in Kansas for 2027 and 3 plans that are not returning from 2026, per the CMS year-over-year Landscape comparison. Two of this year's plans are renamed versions of 2026 contracts: Wellcare Sunflower Health Plan Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP) was previously called Wellcare Dual Access Sync (HMO-POS D-SNP), and Wellcare Sunflower Health Plan Dual Liberty Sync (HMO-POS D-SNP) was previously called Wellcare Dual Liberty Sync (HMO-POS D-SNP). If you were enrolled in a Wellcare plan in 2026, check any Annual Notice of Change mailed by the plan to see whether your specific contract is continuing, renamed, or discontinued for 2027.
How do I check whether a Wellcare plan is offered in my Kansas county and covers my doctors and prescriptions?
Use the Medicare Plan Finder at Medicare.gov, or call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to confirm whether a specific Wellcare plan is offered at your Kansas address for 2027. Because Medicare Advantage plans are sold county by county, a plan that appears in the statewide list — including any of Wellcare's three 2027 Kansas plans — may not be available where you live. After confirming availability, take three more steps before enrolling: (1) check the plan's provider directory to see whether your doctors, hospitals and preferred pharmacies are in network; (2) check the plan's formulary to see whether your prescriptions are covered and at what tier; and (3) read the plan's Evidence of Coverage for the full rules on referrals, prior authorization, and out-of-network care. Those documents are published by the plan itself and are the only authoritative source for benefit details.
What should Kansas Medicare beneficiaries do before December 7, 2026?
The Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare Advantage and Part D runs October 15 through December 7, 2026, and any choice you make during that window takes effect January 1, 2027. Use the weeks before December 7 to compare plans on Medicare.gov, review the Annual Notice of Change from your current plan if you have one, and write down the specific doctors, hospitals and medications you need covered. If you qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid, note that Wellcare's two D-SNPs in Kansas — Wellcare Sunflower Health Plan Dual Access and Wellcare Sunflower Health Plan Dual Liberty Sync — are built for that situation, but eligibility rules still apply and should be confirmed with the plan. Treat December 7, 2026 as a planning date, not a deadline to rush; the goal is a plan that fits your care for the full 2027 year.
Where can Kansans get free help comparing Medicare plans for 2027?
Free, unbiased help is available from Medicare directly. Medicare.gov hosts the Plan Finder tool, which shows every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available at your address, including Wellcare's three Kansas plans where they are offered. You can also call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048) around the clock to speak with a representative, request printed materials, or get help running a plan comparison over the phone. For questions about your Medicare eligibility or enrollment record, the Social Security Administration handles sign-ups at ssa.gov or 1-800-772-1213.
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 Kansas for 2027
CMS lists 3 Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans across Kansas for 2027, alphabetically by carrier, widest county reach first. 7 other carriers also offer plans there.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centene (WellCare) 3 plans | |||
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 53 |
| Wellcare Sunflower Health Plan Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 53 |
| Wellcare Sunflower Health Plan Dual Liberty Sync (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 53 |
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 Kansas 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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- 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 — MA Landscape Source File (CY2027): Wellcare's 2027 Kansas plan count, plan types, SNP breakdown, drug coverage, and county reach.
- CMS — MA Landscape Source Files (CY2026 and CY2027): the year-over-year comparison showing 0 new plans, 3 not returning, and the two renamed D-SNPs.
- CMS — Medicare enrollment periods (Medicare.gov): the Annual Enrollment Period dates of October 15 – December 7, 2026 with a January 1, 2027 effective date.
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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