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Wellcare Medicare Advantage in Pennsylvania for 2027: 3 Plans, County by County
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Wellcare, which the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services groups under Centene (WellCare), will offer 3 Medicare Advantage plans across Pennsylvania for the 2027 plan year, according to the CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source File. Those plans are offered county by county, so a plan on the statewide list may not be sold in every reader's county. This explainer is published by an independent Medicare education site; it is not the government and not affiliated with Wellcare or any insurance carrier.
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Key takeaways
- Wellcare will offer 3 Medicare Advantage plans in Pennsylvania for 2027, all HMO-POS, and all 3 include drug coverage.
- Of those 3 plans, 2 are Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) for people with both Medicare and Medicaid.
- No Wellcare plans are new for 2027 in Pennsylvania, and 2 of its plans from 2026 are not returning.
- The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 – December 7, 2026, and any choice made in that window takes effect January 1, 2027.
| 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 is Wellcare offering across Pennsylvania for 2027?
Wellcare is offering 3 Medicare Advantage plans statewide in Pennsylvania for 2027, and all 3 are HMO-POS plans. All 3 include 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 has no Chronic Condition SNPs (C-SNPs) and no Institutional SNPs (I-SNPs) in Pennsylvania for 2027.
For context, 19 other carriers are also offering Medicare Advantage plans somewhere in Pennsylvania for 2027, and all carriers together account for 338 Medicare Advantage plans statewide. The full carrier-by-carrier and plan-by-plan breakdowns are shown in the tables on this page.
Which Wellcare plans reach the most Pennsylvania counties in 2027?
The Wellcare plan with the widest county footprint in Pennsylvania for 2027 is Wellcare PA Health & Wellness Dual Liberty Sync (HMO-POS D-SNP), offered in 65 counties. Tied for the same reach is Wellcare PA Health & Wellness Dual Select (HMO-POS D-SNP), also offered in 65 counties. Both are D-SNPs with drug coverage, and both were renamed for 2027 — previously listed as Wellcare Dual Liberty Sync (HMO-POS D-SNP) and Wellcare Dual Select (HMO-POS D-SNP), respectively.
The third plan, Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS), is offered in 57 Pennsylvania counties for 2027 and includes drug coverage. County-by-county availability is shown in the table on this page; a plan listed statewide may not be sold in your specific county.
What is new or not returning from Wellcare in Pennsylvania for 2027?
Nothing is new from Wellcare in Pennsylvania for 2027 — the carrier is introducing 0 new plans in the state. On the other side of the ledger, 2 Wellcare plans that were available in Pennsylvania in 2026 are not returning for 2027.
Two of the three returning plans also carry new names for 2027. Wellcare Dual Liberty Sync (HMO-POS D-SNP) is now Wellcare PA Health & Wellness Dual Liberty Sync (HMO-POS D-SNP), and Wellcare Dual Select (HMO-POS D-SNP) is now Wellcare PA Health & Wellness Dual Select (HMO-POS D-SNP). The CMS contract identifiers are what carry forward year over year, so a renamed plan is not the same thing as a new plan.
If you are currently enrolled in a Wellcare plan that is not returning for 2027, you should receive an Annual Notice of Change or a non-renewal notice from the plan directly. That notice will spell out your options and the dates that apply to you.
How do I check whether a Wellcare plan is offered in my Pennsylvania county and covers my doctors and prescriptions?
The most reliable way to check whether a specific Wellcare plan is offered in your Pennsylvania county for 2027 is the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov, where you enter your ZIP code and see the plans available at your address. You can also call 1-800-MEDICARE, which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Because Wellcare's 3 Pennsylvania plans are each sold in a specific set of counties — 65, 65 and 57 respectively — one that appears on the statewide list may not be available where you live. To confirm that your doctors, hospitals and pharmacies are in-network, and that your prescriptions are on the plan's formulary, use the plan's own provider directory and drug list, or read the plan's Evidence of Coverage. Those documents are the authoritative source for benefits, cost-sharing and network rules; this article does not quote any of those numbers.
What should Pennsylvania readers do before December 7, 2026?
Before December 7, 2026, Pennsylvania readers should review their current coverage against what will be in place for 2027. The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 – December 7, 2026, and a choice made during that window takes effect January 1, 2027.
A practical checklist: read the Annual Notice of Change that your current plan mails in the fall; make a list of your prescriptions, doctors and preferred pharmacies; use the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov to compare the plans available in your county; and, if a Wellcare plan is on your short list, confirm directly with Wellcare that your providers and drugs are covered under the 2027 version of the plan. If you are satisfied with your current plan and it is returning for 2027, you do not need to do anything to stay enrolled.
Where can Pennsylvania residents get free Medicare help?
Pennsylvania residents can get free, unbiased Medicare help from the federal Medicare program at medicare.gov and by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with TTY service at 1-877-486-2048.
The Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov lets you enter your ZIP code and your prescriptions, then compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available in your county side by side — including Wellcare's plans and those of the 19 other carriers offering Medicare Advantage in Pennsylvania for 2027.
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 Pennsylvania for 2027
CMS lists 3 Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans across Pennsylvania for 2027, alphabetically by carrier, widest county reach first. 19 other carriers also offer plans there.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centene (WellCare) 3 plans | |||
| Wellcare PA Health & Wellness Dual Liberty Sync (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 65 |
| Wellcare PA Health & Wellness Dual Select (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 65 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 57 |
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 Pennsylvania 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 offered in Pennsylvania for 2027?
Are any Wellcare plans new in Pennsylvania for 2027, and are any leaving?
When do I need to make a decision for 2027 coverage?
How do I find out whether a Wellcare plan is sold in my Pennsylvania county?
- 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): the 2027 Pennsylvania plan counts, plan names, plan types, SNP designations, drug-coverage flags and county reach for Wellcare.
- CMS — Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files (CY2026 and CY2027): the year-over-year comparison showing plans renamed, new plans and plans not returning.
- Medicare.gov — Medicare enrollment periods: the Annual Enrollment Period dates of October 15 – December 7, 2026, and the January 1, 2027 effective date.
- Medicare.gov — Medicare Plan Finder and 1-800-MEDICARE: how to confirm plan availability by ZIP code and check provider and drug coverage.
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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