Wellcare Simple Value (HMO) — 2027

The short answer: Wellcare Simple Value (HMO) is a HMO plan offered by Wellcare for 2027 in 65 counties in Texas. Its monthly premium is $0. Medicare rates it 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Wellcare Simple Value (HMO) (H5294-026) is a health maintenance organization (HMO). It is open to anyone who has Medicare Part A and Part B and lives in the plan service area. It is sold by Wellcare, part of Centene Corporation.

Costs at a glance

Monthly premium (CMS data, October 18, 2026)$0
Part D deductible$700
In-network out-of-pocket maximum$9,850
CMS star rating3.5 out of 5 stars

Source: CMS CY2027 Landscape Source File, data as of October 18, 2026. Plan information is based on publicly available information from Medicare.gov. Premiums and plan availability are subject to change as contracts are finalized.

Where Wellcare Simple Value (HMO) is offered

Wellcare Simple Value (HMO) is offered in 65 counties in Texas for 2027:

How Wellcare Simple Value (HMO) compares

The median monthly premium across Wellcare plans in Texas is $0; this plan charges $0. The average in-network out-of-pocket maximum among Medicare Advantage plans in Texas is about $7,976; this plan’s maximum is $9,850.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the monthly premium for Wellcare Simple Value (HMO)?
The monthly premium for Wellcare Simple Value (HMO) is $0 in CMS data as of October 18, 2026.
What is the out-of-pocket maximum for Wellcare Simple Value (HMO)?
The in-network out-of-pocket maximum for Wellcare Simple Value (HMO) is $9,850 for 2027.
What is the Part D deductible for Wellcare Simple Value (HMO)?
The Part D deductible for Wellcare Simple Value (HMO) is $700 for 2027.
What kind of plan is Wellcare Simple Value (HMO)?
Wellcare Simple Value (HMO) is a HMO: a health maintenance organization (HMO). It is open to anyone who has Medicare Part A and Part B and lives in the plan service area.
Who is Wellcare Simple Value (HMO) for?
Wellcare Simple Value (HMO) It is open to anyone who has Medicare Part A and Part B and lives in the plan service area.
Where is Wellcare Simple Value (HMO) offered?
Wellcare Simple Value (HMO) is offered in 65 counties in Texas for 2027.
What is the CMS star rating for Wellcare Simple Value (HMO)?
Wellcare Simple Value (HMO) Medicare rates it 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Source: CMS CY2027 Landscape Source File, data as of October 18, 2026. Plan information is based on publicly available information from Medicare.gov. Premiums and plan availability are subject to change as contracts are finalized.

About star ratings: Medicare evaluates plans every year and rates them on a 5-star system based on quality and performance. Star ratings shown on this page are the official CY2027 ratings published by CMS. A plan with no rating shown has not yet been rated by CMS.

Researched and reviewed by , Licensed Insurance Agent, NPN 18910035, Senior Benefit Assistance. Medicare plan data on this page comes from CMS’s published CY2027 Landscape Source File (see source line). Last reviewed: October 26, 2026.

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