Medicare Advantage
Wellcare's 2027 Medicare Advantage lineup in San Antonio: 2 new, 4 gone, 2 renamed
San Antonio, fall 2026 — If you have a Wellcare Medicare Advantage plan in San Antonio, your 2027 options look different from this year's. In Bexar County, Wellcare is offering six Medicare Advantage plans for 2027: two are new, four from this year are not returning, and two have new names. The window to compare and switch is October 15 through December 7, 2026, with any change taking effect January 1, 2027.
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Key takeaways
- Wellcare has 6 Medicare Advantage plans in Bexar County for 2027: 2 new, 4 not returning, and 2 renamed.
- All 6 of Wellcare's 2027 plans in the county are HMOs with drug coverage; 4 are Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs).
- The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 – December 7, 2026; changes made in that window start January 1, 2027.
- Doing nothing means your current plan renews if it is offered next year — read the Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) your plan mailed you.
MyMedicarePlans.org is an independent consumer site and is not Wellcare, Centene or Medicare. We publish the plan lineup from the CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape files so you can see what is on the shelf and check it against your own doctors and prescriptions.
What Wellcare is offering in Bexar County for 2027
San Antonio is in Bexar County, where Medicare Advantage availability is set. For 2027, Wellcare's county lineup is six plans, all HMOs, and all include Part D drug coverage. Four of the six are D-SNPs, which are built for people who have both Medicare and Medicaid.
The six Wellcare plans available to Bexar County residents for 2027 are (in alphabetical order):
- Wellcare Patriot Simple (HMO)
- Wellcare Simple (HMO)
- Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) — renamed, previously Wellcare Dual Access (HMO D-SNP)
- Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Liberty (HMO D-SNP) — new for 2027
- Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Reserve (HMO D-SNP) — renamed, previously Wellcare Dual Reserve (HMO D-SNP)
- Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Reserve Value (HMO D-SNP) — new for 2027
The table below lists every plan with its type and whether it carries drug coverage.
What is new, what is renamed, and what is not returning
Four Wellcare plans that were offered in Bexar County for 2026 are not returning for 2027. If you are enrolled in one of them, your plan will send you a non-renewal notice, and you have a Special Enrollment Period to pick a different plan. Watch the mail in October for either an ANOC (your plan is continuing with changes) or a non-renewal letter (your plan is ending).
Two plans in the 2027 lineup are new: Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Liberty (HMO D-SNP) and Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Reserve Value (HMO D-SNP). Both are D-SNPs, so they are only an option if you also qualify for Medicaid.
Two plans kept their structure but got a new name: Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) was Wellcare Dual Access (HMO D-SNP), and Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Reserve (HMO D-SNP) was Wellcare Dual Reserve (HMO D-SNP). A rename is not automatically a benefit change — the specifics are in the ANOC.
HMO, PPO, and Special Needs Plans — what the labels mean
Every Wellcare plan in the 2027 Bexar County lineup is an HMO. In an HMO, you generally need to use the plan's network of doctors and hospitals (emergencies aside), and some plans ask you to pick a primary care doctor who coordinates specialist referrals. Wellcare is not offering a PPO in the county for 2027.
Four of the six plans are D-SNPs. D-SNPs are for people with both Medicare and Medicaid, and enrollment depends on your Medicaid status. Wellcare is not offering a C-SNP (chronic condition) or I-SNP (institutional) plan in the county for 2027.
All six plans include Part D prescription drug coverage, so you would not add a stand-alone Part D plan on top.
How to check a plan against your doctors and prescriptions
Before you choose, line each plan up against three things that are personal to you:
1. Your doctors and hospitals. Look up each plan's provider directory on Wellcare's site, or call the plan directly, and confirm your primary care doctor, specialists, and preferred hospital are in-network for 2027. 2. Your prescriptions. Pull up the plan's 2027 formulary (drug list) and check every medication you take by name and dose. Confirm the pharmacy you use is a preferred or network pharmacy. 3. Your total cost picture. The Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov lets you enter your drugs and preferred pharmacy and see each plan's estimated yearly cost side by side.
The fastest way to do all three in one place is the Plan Finder at medicare.gov/plan-compare, or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), which is open 24/7.
2027 program changes worth knowing
A few numbers for 2027 that apply across Part D plans, not just Wellcare's:
- The Part D out-of-pocket cap rises to $2,400 in 2027 (it is $2,100 in 2026).
- The Part D maximum deductible rises to $700 in 2027 (it is $615 in 2026).
- The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, which lets you spread drug costs across the year in level monthly payments, continues as an option.
CMS has not yet announced the 2027 Part B standard premium and deductible, or the 2027 IRMAA income brackets. Those usually come out in the fall, typically November. We will update coverage when CMS releases them.
Wellcare is one option — other carriers also serve the county
Wellcare is one of 15 carriers offering Medicare Advantage plans in Bexar County for 2027, with 98 plans available countywide across all carriers. If you want to see the full field — or if a Wellcare plan is not the right fit — the Plan Finder lets you compare every plan available at your ZIP code.
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 Bexar County
(MA penetration in Bexar 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 Bexar County for 2027
CMS lists 6 Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans in Bexar County for 2027, alphabetically by carrier. 14 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 Bexar 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
What happens if I do nothing by December 7?
How do I know if a specific Wellcare plan covers my doctor or my medication?
Who can enroll in a D-SNP?
Can I switch plans after December 7?
- 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.
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This page was last updated: October 2026.