Medicare Advantage

Wellcare Medicare Advantage in Washington for 2027: 4 Plans, County by County

OLYMPIA, Wash. — For the 2027 plan year, Wellcare (which CMS groups under Centene (WellCare)) is offering 4 Medicare Advantage plans across Washington, according to the CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source File. Each plan is sold county by county, so the slate a neighbor sees may not match the slate at your address. This article is published by an independent Medicare education site; it is privately owned and is not the government, not affiliated with any government agency, and not Wellcare.

What is Wellcare offering across Washington for 2027?

Wellcare is offering 4 Medicare Advantage plans in Washington for the 2027 plan year, per the CMS Landscape file. The breakdown is 2 HMO-POS plans and 2 PPO plans, and all 4 include Part D prescription drug coverage. Within that total, 2 plans are Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) designed for people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid; Wellcare lists 0 Chronic Condition SNPs and 0 Institutional SNPs in Washington for 2027. For context, 14 other carriers also sell Medicare Advantage in Washington for 2027, and together all carriers list 115 plans statewide. The table on this page shows each plan name, type, and whether it includes drug coverage.

Which Wellcare plans reach the most Washington counties in 2027?

In Washington for 2027, Wellcare's two D-SNP plans have the widest county reach, each listed in 39 counties: Wellcare Coordinated Care Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP) and Wellcare Coordinated Care Dual Liberty Sync (HMO-POS D-SNP). The two PPO plans — Wellcare Low Premium Open (PPO) and Wellcare Premium Enhanced Open (PPO) — are each listed in 1 county. "Widest reach" only describes how many counties a plan is sold in; it does not say anything about cost, benefits, provider networks, or quality, and it is not a recommendation. Even a plan listed in 39 counties may not be sold in yours, so always check availability at your ZIP code before you compare.

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

For Washington in 2027, Wellcare is introducing 0 new Medicare Advantage plans and has 7 plans that are not returning from 2026. Several of the plans that are continuing have also been renamed: for example, Wellcare Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP) is now Wellcare Coordinated Care Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP), and Wellcare Dual Liberty Sync is now Wellcare Coordinated Care Dual Liberty Sync. On the PPO side, Wellcare Giveback Open (PPO) is now Wellcare Low Premium Open (PPO), and the plan previously called Wellcare Low Premium Open (PPO) is now Wellcare Premium Enhanced Open (PPO). If you are currently in a Wellcare plan, read the Annual Notice of Change your plan mails each fall to confirm whether your plan is continuing, renamed, or ending for 2027.

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

The fastest way to confirm whether a specific Wellcare plan is offered in your Washington county for 2027 — and whether it covers your doctors and prescriptions — is to use the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov or to call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Enter your ZIP code to see the plans actually available at your address, then check each plan's provider directory for your doctors, hospitals and clinics, and its drug formulary for each prescription (including dose and quantity). For the fullest detail, the Evidence of Coverage and Summary of Benefits posted by the plan itself are the governing documents.

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

Before December 7, 2026, Washington beneficiaries who want a change for 2027 should compare their current plan to what is available for the new year, because the Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 – December 7, 2026, and any enrollment or switch made in that window takes effect January 1, 2027. A practical sequence: (1) read the Annual Notice of Change from your current plan; (2) list your doctors, hospitals and prescriptions; (3) use the Plan Finder at medicare.gov to see every plan offered in your ZIP code — not just Wellcare's — and check networks and formularies; (4) enroll by December 7, 2026 if you decide to change. If you are satisfied with your current plan and it is returning, no action is required.

Where can Washington residents get free help comparing 2027 Medicare plans?

Free, unbiased help with 2027 Medicare plan choices in Washington is available directly from Medicare at medicare.gov and by phone at 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Plan Finder at medicare.gov is the official tool for seeing which plans are sold in your ZIP code, pricing them against your drug list, and checking plan documents. For questions about Medicare eligibility and enrollment tied to Social Security, the Social Security Administration can be reached at ssa.gov or 1-800-772-1213.