Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) Medicare plans ending in New York for 2027
Which Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) plans are listed as leaving New York, where, and what to do next.
Quick answer
17 Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) plans are listed in New York for 2026 but not for 2027, in 62 counties, covering at least 98,776 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 New York
| Plan going away | Where | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Fidelis Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP) H5599-013 | 60 counties | 45,959 |
| Wellcare Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) H4868-014 | 6 counties | 17,690 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) H4868-019 | 31 counties | 17,372 |
| Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) H2775-106 | 4 counties | 4,780 |
| Wellcare Giveback Open (PPO) H2775-111 | 4 counties | 3,255 |
| Wellcare Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) H4868-004 | 17 counties | 2,922 |
| Wellcare Assist (HMO-POS) H4868-016 | 10 counties | 1,848 |
| Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) H2775-113 | 4 counties | 1,199 |
| Wellcare Fidelis Simple (HMO-POS) H5599-004 | 2 counties | 1,028 |
| Wellcare Advantage Simple (PFFS) H2816-038 | 47 counties | 762 |
| Wellcare Dual Access Open (PPO D-SNP) H2775-112 | 2 counties | 709 |
| Wellcare Fidelis Assist (HMO-POS) H5599-002 | 2 counties | 500 |
| Wellcare Patriot Simple (HMO-POS) H4868-003 | 20 counties | 246 |
| Wellcare Premium Enhanced (PFFS) H2816-019 | 25 counties | 242 |
| Wellcare Premium Ultra (PFFS) H2816-013 | 25 counties | 130 |
| Wellcare Advantage Enhanced (PFFS) H2816-037 | 47 counties | 123 |
| Wellcare Fidelis Patriot Simple (HMO-POS) H5599-010 | 3 counties | 11 |
Counties with Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) plans leaving
- Queens County · 13,489
- Kings County · 12,005
- Suffolk County · 9,840
- Bronx County · 7,243
- New York County · 6,459
- Westchester County · 4,663
- Monroe County · 3,974
- Nassau County · 3,716
- Erie County · 3,265
- Richmond County · 3,195
- Onondaga County · 2,862
- Oneida County · 2,397
- Broome County · 2,028
- St. Lawrence County · 2,012
- Rockland County · 1,808
- Wayne County · 1,513
- Niagara County · 1,315
- Albany County · 1,037
- Dutchess County · 970
- Oswego County · 964
- Schenectady County · 963
- Orange County · 911
- Ulster County · 858
- Herkimer County · 599
- Steuben County · 599
- Saratoga County · 572
- Montgomery County · 569
- Chenango County · 547
- Cayuga County · 544
- Clinton County · 543
- Rensselaer County · 534
- Fulton County · 532
- Chemung County · 513
- Delaware County · 497
- Otsego County · 434
- Franklin County · 425
- Warren County · 340
- Tioga County · 303
- Cattaraugus County · 301
- Cortland County · 290
- Washington County · 290
- Columbia County · 241
- Madison County · 235
- Essex County · 224
- Greene County · 224
- Schoharie County · 211
- Jefferson County · 207
- Lewis County · 184
- Sullivan County · 178
- Putnam County · 164
- Schuyler County · 150
- Allegany County · 119
- Livingston County · 118
- Orleans County · 114
- Tompkins County · 113
- Genesee County · 76
- Wyoming County · 76
- Ontario County · 74
- Yates County · 59
- Seneca County · 48
- Hamilton County · 28
- Chautauqua County · 14
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: HIICAP (Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program) at 1-800-701-0501, or Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE.
Is my Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) plan ending in New York?
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.