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Wellcare's 2027 Medicare Advantage plans in Fort Worth: two new, two not returning
Fort Worth, Texas — As the Annual Enrollment Period runs from October 15 to December 7, 2026, Wellcare's Medicare Advantage lineup in Tarrant County is shifting for the 2027 plan year. Two of its current plans are not returning, two are new, and two are coming back under new names. If you have a Wellcare plan now, the specifics are spelled out in the Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) your plan mailed before enrollment opened.
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Key takeaways
- Wellcare offers 6 Medicare Advantage plans in Tarrant County for 2027, all HMOs, all with drug coverage, including 4 Dual Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs).
- Two Wellcare plans are not returning for 2027, two are new, and two are renamed — the ANOC your plan sent out explains what that means for your coverage.
- The deadline to change plans for coverage that starts January 1, 2027 is December 7, 2026; if you do nothing and your plan is returning, it renews with the changes listed in its ANOC.
- Check your doctors and your prescriptions against any plan you are considering at medicare.gov or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE before you decide.
MyMedicarePlans.org is an independent news and education site. We are not Wellcare, and we are not Medicare. We are walking through what changes in this one carrier's roster for Fort Worth so you can check your own doctors and prescriptions before December 7.
Wellcare's 2027 lineup in Tarrant County
Fort Worth is in Tarrant County, where Medicare Advantage availability is set at the county level. For 2027, CMS lists 6 Wellcare plans here, all HMOs, all including Part D drug coverage. Four of those are D-SNPs — Dual Special Needs Plans — which are for people who have both Medicare and Medicaid.
The table below lists every Wellcare plan offered in the county for 2027. For context, 11 other carriers also offer Medicare Advantage plans in Tarrant County next year, for 83 Medicare Advantage plans in total.
What is new, what is renamed, what is not returning
Two Wellcare plans are new in Tarrant County for 2027: Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Liberty (HMO D-SNP) and Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Reserve Value (HMO D-SNP). Both are D-SNPs with drug coverage.
Two plans come back with new names. Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) is the renamed version of Wellcare Dual Access (HMO D-SNP), and Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Reserve (HMO D-SNP) is the renamed version of Wellcare Dual Reserve (HMO D-SNP). A rename can involve more than a new label — look at the ANOC for specifics on your benefits, network and drug list.
Two Wellcare plans in the current year's lineup are not returning for 2027. If you are in a plan that is leaving the county, Medicare gives you a Special Enrollment Period, but it is simpler to pick a 2027 plan during the Annual Enrollment Period that is already running.
Special Needs Plans explained
A Dual Special Needs Plan is for people enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid. Four of Wellcare's six Tarrant County plans for 2027 are D-SNPs. They are not open to everyone — eligibility rules apply, and Medicare Plan Finder will show you which plans you qualify for when you enter your information.
Wellcare does not offer Chronic Condition SNPs (C-SNPs) or Institutional SNPs (I-SNPs) in the county for 2027.
Checking a plan against your doctors and prescriptions
Before you choose or stay in a plan, two checks matter most:
1. Your doctors and hospitals. Each Medicare Advantage HMO has its own network. Call your providers directly and ask whether they will be in-network for the specific plan you are considering in 2027 — networks can change at the start of the year.
2. Your prescriptions. Every plan with drug coverage has its own formulary (drug list) and its own pharmacy network. On medicare.gov, the Plan Finder lets you enter each of your medications and your preferred pharmacy and see the plan's cost estimate for the year.
A few program-level numbers to keep in mind as you compare drug coverage: for 2027, the Part D out-of-pocket cap rises to $2,400 (up from $2,100 in 2026), and the Part D maximum deductible rises to $700 (from $615 in 2026). The coverage gap (the "donut hole") was eliminated in 2025, so Part D now has three phases. CMS has not yet announced the 2027 Part B standard premium, deductible, or the 2027 IRMAA income brackets — those usually come out in the fall.
Key dates and what happens if you do nothing
The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 – December 7, 2026. A change you make in that window takes effect January 1, 2027. If you do nothing and your current plan is offered again next year, it renews automatically with any changes described in its ANOC.
After the Annual Enrollment Period, people already enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan have the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period from January 1 to March 31, 2027, to make a one-time switch to another Medicare Advantage plan or back to Original Medicare.
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.
By the numbers
How people get Medicare in Tarrant County
(MA penetration in Tarrant County)
MA penetration from CMS enrollment data; Medigap share is an estimate. U.S. average is about 54% Medicare Advantage. These are area-level figures, not plan-specific.
2027 plan lineup
Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans in Tarrant County for 2027
CMS lists 6 Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans in Tarrant County for 2027, alphabetically by carrier. 11 other carriers also offer plans there.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centene (WellCare) 6 plans | |||
| Wellcare Patriot Simple (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Returning |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Returning |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Renamed |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Liberty (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | New |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Reserve (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Renamed |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Reserve Value (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | New |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files, plan years 2026 and 2027. Plan availability is set at the county level. 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 in Tarrant County 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. Plan availability is set at the county level. 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.
Key dates
Medicare enrollment periods at a glance
- Around your 65thInitial Enrollment PeriodA 7-month window around the month you turn 65 — your first chance to sign up.
- October 15 – December 7Annual Enrollment PeriodAnyone with Medicare can join, switch, or drop a Medicare Advantage or Part D plan.
- January 1 – March 31Medicare Advantage Open EnrollmentIf you're already in a Medicare Advantage plan, you can make one change.
- January 1 – March 31General Enrollment PeriodFor people who missed their first chance to sign up for Part B.
- VariesSpecial Enrollment PeriodTriggered by life events like moving or losing other coverage.
Dates are set by Medicare and apply nationwide. Confirm your personal windows at Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find out if my doctor takes a specific Wellcare plan in Fort Worth for 2027?
My Wellcare plan was renamed. Do I need to do anything?
What happens if my Wellcare plan is not returning for 2027?
Is a D-SNP right for me?
- 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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This page was last updated: October 2026.