Medicare Advantage

Wellcare Medicare Advantage in Maine for 2027: 5 Plans, County by County

AUGUSTA, Maine — For the 2027 plan year, Wellcare (grouped by the federal government as Centene (WellCare)) is offering five Medicare Advantage plans across Maine, according to the CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files for CY2027. The lineup includes a mix of HMO-POS and PPO plans, several Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans, and plans with and without drug coverage. This article explains what Wellcare is bringing to the state next year, how to check whether any particular plan reaches your county, and what the calendar looks like between now and January 1, 2027. This site is independent — it is not Medicare, not a government agency, and not Wellcare.

What is Wellcare offering across Maine for 2027?

Wellcare is offering 5 Medicare Advantage plans in Maine for 2027, made up of 2 HMO-POS plans and 3 PPO plans, per the CMS Landscape Source File for CY2027. Of those 5 plans, 3 are Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs); there are 0 Chronic Condition SNPs and 0 Institutional SNPs. Four of the five plans include Part D prescription drug coverage, and one does not.

For context on the broader Maine market, five other carriers are also offering Medicare Advantage plans in the state for 2027, and across all carriers combined there are 50 Medicare Advantage plans available somewhere in Maine next year. Wellcare is one slice of that statewide picture.

Every plan is sold county by county, so the state-level count is a ceiling, not a guarantee that every plan is available where you live.

Which Wellcare plans reach the most Maine counties in 2027?

In Maine for 2027, the Wellcare plan with the widest county footprint is Wellcare Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP), offered in 16 counties. The remaining four plans — Wellcare Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP), Wellcare Dual Access Open (PPO D-SNP), Wellcare Low Premium Open (PPO), and Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open (PPO) — are each offered in 15 counties, according to the CMS Landscape Source File for CY2027.

The full plan-by-plan county reach is rendered as a table on this page. The table shows the plan name, plan type, whether it includes drug coverage, and the number of Maine counties where it is offered for 2027. Even a plan listed in many counties may not be offered in yours, so always confirm at the county level before making a decision.

What is new or not returning from Wellcare in Maine for 2027?

Wellcare has 0 new Medicare Advantage plans in Maine for 2027 and 3 plans from 2026 that are not returning, based on the year-over-year comparison of CMS Landscape Source Files for CY2026 and CY2027.

If you are enrolled in a Wellcare plan today, that matters. When a plan does not return, the carrier is required to send a non-renewal notice explaining your options and the deadlines involved. If you receive one of those letters, read it carefully — it will tell you exactly which plan is ending and when, and it will outline your right to choose a different plan during the Annual Enrollment Period for 2027 or, in some cases, a Special Enrollment Period.

How do I check whether a Wellcare plan is offered in my Maine county and covers my doctors and prescriptions?

To check whether a specific Wellcare plan is offered in your Maine county for 2027 — and whether it covers your doctors, hospitals, 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. Enter your ZIP code to see the plans available where you live.

A few practical steps:

• Have your Medicare number, your list of prescription drugs with doses, and the names of your doctors, specialists, and preferred pharmacy on hand.
• In Plan Finder, filter by Medicare Advantage and look for the Wellcare plans by exact name — for example, Wellcare Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP) or Wellcare Low Premium Open (PPO).
• For benefits, costs, star ratings, and provider or pharmacy networks, rely on the plan's own Evidence of Coverage, Summary of Benefits, and provider and pharmacy directories. This article does not quote any of those details.
• For D-SNPs such as Wellcare Dual Access, Wellcare Dual Access Open, and Wellcare Dual Liberty, eligibility also depends on your Medicaid status in Maine. Confirm your eligibility before you enroll.

What should I do before December 7, 2026?

Between October 15 and December 7, 2026, you can join, switch, or drop a Medicare Advantage or Part D plan for the 2027 plan year, with coverage starting January 1, 2027. That is Medicare Open Enrollment 2027, sometimes called the Annual Enrollment Period for 2027.

A short checklist for Maine residents considering any Wellcare plan:

1. Review the Annual Notice of Change your current plan mailed you in September 2026 if you already have Medicare coverage. 2. Confirm the plan you are considering is actually offered in your county for 2027. 3. Check the plan's drug list and provider directory for the medications and clinicians you use. 4. If a plan you had in 2026 is not returning, note the deadline for choosing a replacement. 5. Make your choice through medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or directly with the plan.

There is no need to rush — the December 7, 2026 deadline is firm, but you have the full window to compare.

Where can I get free help comparing Wellcare and other Maine plans for 2027?

Free, unbiased help is available from Medicare itself. Visit medicare.gov to use the Plan Finder, or call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for help comparing any Medicare Advantage plan offered in your Maine county for 2027, including the Wellcare plans named above.