Medicare Advantage

Wellcare Medicare Advantage in Oregon for 2027: 8 Plans, County by County

SALEM, Ore. — For the 2027 plan year, Wellcare (which CMS groups under Centene (WellCare)) is offering 8 Medicare Advantage plans across Oregon, according to the CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files for CY2027. The lineup includes a mix of HMO-POS and PPO plans, one Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan, and one plan that is new for the year. Because Medicare Advantage plans are sold county by county, a plan listed statewide may not be available where you live.

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What is Wellcare offering across Oregon for 2027?

Wellcare is offering 8 Medicare Advantage plans statewide in Oregon for the 2027 plan year, per the CMS Landscape file. The breakdown is 3 HMO-POS plans and 5 PPO plans. Seven of the eight plans include Part D prescription drug coverage; one is a Medicare Advantage plan without drug coverage.

Among Special Needs Plans, Wellcare lists 1 Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) in Oregon for 2027, and no Chronic Condition SNPs or Institutional SNPs. For context on the broader market, CMS lists 13 other carriers offering Medicare Advantage plans in Oregon for 2027, and 95 Medicare Advantage plans in the state across all carriers combined. The full carrier-by-carrier and plan-by-plan details are shown in the tables elsewhere on this page.

Which Wellcare plans reach the most Oregon counties in 2027?

In Oregon for 2027, the Wellcare plan with the widest county reach is Wellcare Low Premium (HMO-POS), listed in 10 counties, according to the CMS Landscape file. Reach then steps down across the rest of the lineup.

Ordered by county count, the 2027 Oregon lineup is:

• Wellcare Low Premium (HMO-POS) — 10 counties
• Wellcare Premium Enhanced Open (PPO) — 9 counties (renamed from Wellcare Low Premium Open (PPO))
• Wellcare Low Premium Open (PPO) — 8 counties (renamed from Wellcare Giveback Open (PPO))
• Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open (PPO) — 8 counties
• Wellcare Premium Ultra Open (PPO) — 8 counties
• Wellcare Trillium Health Plan Dual Select Sync (HMO D-SNP) — 4 counties (renamed from Wellcare Dual Select Sync (HMO-POS D-SNP))
• Wellcare Low Premium Value Open (PPO) — 3 counties (new for 2027)
• Wellcare PeaceHealth Simple (HMO-POS) — 1 county

A plan appearing on this list does not mean it is sold in your county. The table on this page shows the specific counties for each plan.

What is new or not returning for Wellcare in Oregon for 2027?

For 2027, Wellcare has 1 new Medicare Advantage plan in Oregon and 6 plans that are not returning from 2026, based on the year-over-year comparison of the CMS Landscape files. The new plan is Wellcare Low Premium Value Open (PPO), listed in 3 counties.

Several returning plans carry new names. Wellcare Premium Enhanced Open (PPO) was previously called Wellcare Low Premium Open (PPO). The 2027 Wellcare Low Premium Open (PPO) was previously called Wellcare Giveback Open (PPO). And the D-SNP, Wellcare Trillium Health Plan Dual Select Sync (HMO D-SNP), was previously called Wellcare Dual Select Sync (HMO-POS D-SNP). If you are enrolled in a 2026 Wellcare plan, review the Annual Notice of Change you receive to see whether your plan is renaming, changing, or ending.

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

To check county availability in Oregon for 2027, enter your ZIP code and county into the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov, or call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. These tools will show which Wellcare plans are offered where you live.

For doctor and hospital networks, use the plan's own online provider directory or call Wellcare to confirm whether a specific provider is in-network for the 2027 plan year. For prescriptions, check each medication against the plan's formulary (drug list) and confirm your pharmacy. The authoritative plan documents are the Summary of Benefits and the Evidence of Coverage for the specific plan and year.

Because plans are sold county by county, two neighbors in different Oregon counties can see different Wellcare options.

What should Oregon Medicare beneficiaries do before December 7, 2026?

The Annual Enrollment Period for 2027 coverage runs October 15 through December 7, 2026, and a choice made in that window takes effect January 1, 2027. During Annual Enrollment 2027, you can join, switch, or drop a Medicare Advantage plan or a Part D drug plan.

A practical checklist:

• Read the Annual Notice of Change from your current plan, which arrives in the fall and explains what is changing for 2027.
• Make a list of your doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, and prescriptions.
• Use the Plan Finder at medicare.gov to compare the specific plans available in your county.
• Confirm anything that matters to you — network, formulary, costs — directly with the plan before enrolling.

There is no need to rush; the deadline is a fixed date, not a countdown.

Where can Oregonians get free help choosing a 2027 Medicare plan?

Free, official help is available year-round from Medicare itself. Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY 1-877-486-2048, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or use the tools at medicare.gov. The Plan Finder on medicare.gov lets you compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan offered in your county side by side.

For Social Security questions tied to Medicare — such as enrollment in Part A and Part B, or applying for Extra Help with drug costs — contact the Social Security Administration at ssa.gov or 1-800-772-1213.