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Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) Medicare plans ending in Mississippi for 2027

Which Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) plans are listed as leaving Mississippi, where, and what to do next.

Quick answer

3 Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) plans are listed in Mississippi for 2026 but not for 2027, in 55 counties, covering at least 10,774 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 Mississippi

Plan going awayWherePeople enrolled (at least)
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS)
H1416-071		45 counties5,662
Wellcare Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP)
H1416-034		55 counties4,856
Wellcare Patriot Giveback (HMO-POS)
H1416-060		55 counties256

Counties with Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) plans leaving

What to do if you have a Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) plan

  1. Read the notice from Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene). It names the plan that is ending and your options.
  2. Compare 2027 options before December 7, including other Medicare Advantage plans, or Original Medicare with a Medicare Supplement and a Part D drug plan.
  3. Check that your doctors, hospitals and prescriptions are covered by any plan you consider.
  4. Free, unbiased help: Mississippi SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) at 1-844-822-4622, or Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE.
Is my Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) plan ending in Mississippi?

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.

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Source: 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.

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