Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) Medicare plans ending in Arkansas for 2027
Which Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) plans are listed as leaving Arkansas, where, and what to do next.
Quick answer
9 Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) plans are listed in Arkansas for 2026 but not for 2027, in 75 counties, covering at least 9,772 people enrolled today. If you have one of these plans, you can choose a new plan from October 15 to December 7, and coverage starts January 1.
Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) plans leaving Arkansas
| Plan going away | Where | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) H9630-002 | 23 counties | 2,995 |
| Wellcare Giveback (HMO-POS) H9630-008 | 75 counties | 2,885 |
| Wellcare Simple Preferred (HMO-POS) H1416-055 | 48 counties | 1,578 |
| Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) H0270-001 | 10 counties | 637 |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback Preferred (HMO-POS) H9630-015 | 75 counties | 601 |
| Wellcare Dual Access Harmony (HMO-POS D-SNP) H1416-033 | 49 counties | 533 |
| Wellcare Giveback Dividend (HMO-POS) H1416-064 | 48 counties | 265 |
| Wellcare Dual Liberty Nurture (HMO-POS D-SNP) H1416-043 | 49 counties | 208 |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback (HMO-POS) H1416-058 | 48 counties | 70 |
Counties with Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) plans leaving
- White County · 1,072
- Pulaski County · 944
- Sharp County · 522
- Baxter County · 457
- Saline County · 403
- Independence County · 398
- Craighead County · 360
- Garland County · 349
- Pope County · 341
- Boone County · 339
- Izard County · 257
- Jackson County · 247
- Mississippi County · 210
- Stone County · 202
- Faulkner County · 192
- Crittenden County · 185
- Marion County · 182
- Greene County · 172
- Johnson County · 172
- Jefferson County · 170
- Lonoke County · 159
- Clay County · 156
- Logan County · 117
- Benton County · 116
- Randolph County · 115
- Poinsett County · 110
- Fulton County · 107
- Cross County · 103
- Woodruff County · 96
- Yell County · 90
- Cleburne County · 89
- Washington County · 88
- Sebastian County · 84
- Union County · 84
- Van Buren County · 80
- Lawrence County · 74
- Hot Spring County · 67
- Franklin County · 62
- Ouachita County · 61
- Drew County · 57
- Searcy County · 56
- St. Francis County · 53
- Crawford County · 51
- Miller County · 49
- Conway County · 46
- Desha County · 45
- Howard County · 35
- Lafayette County · 32
- Chicot County · 31
- Hempstead County · 31
- Polk County · 30
- Montgomery County · 28
- Clark County · 27
- Phillips County · 25
- Lincoln County · 23
- Carroll County · 19
- Prairie County · 16
- Scott County · 16
- Grant County · 14
- Perry County · 12
- Arkansas County · 11
- Cleveland County · 11
- Columbia County · 11
- Nevada County · 11
- Ashley County
- Bradley County
- Calhoun County
- Dallas County
- Lee County
- Little River County
- Madison County
- Monroe County
- Newton County
- Pike County
- Sevier County
What to do if you have a Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) plan
- Read the notice from Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene). It names the plan that is ending and your options.
- Compare 2027 options before December 7, including other Medicare Advantage plans, or Original Medicare with a Medicare Supplement and a Part D drug plan.
- Check that your doctors, hospitals and prescriptions are covered by any plan you consider.
- Free, unbiased help: Arkansas SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) at 1-800-224-6330, or Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE.
Is my Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) plan ending in Arkansas?
Check the list above for your plan name or plan ID. A plan can be listed because it was renumbered or replaced, so your plan notice is the final word. Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) must notify you if your plan is not renewing.
When can I pick a new plan?
The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 to December 7, and new coverage starts January 1. People whose plan is not renewing generally get extra time afterward. Confirm your dates with Medicare.gov or your plan notice.
Do I have to enroll if I call?
No. Calling is a conversation about your options, and you are never required to enroll.
Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) plan ending? Call 855-367-1095
Call Lander LLC to go over your options. There is no cost to call or to speak with an agent, and you are never required to enroll in anything.
Call 855-367-1095 Open 8 AM-10 PM Eastern timeSource: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2026 and 2027, and CMS enrollment data from September 2026.
Reviewed by Richard Lander, licensed insurance agent (NPN 21255551), Lander LLC. Last updated October 3, 2026. This page is educational and is not a quote, an offer of coverage, or legal or tax advice.