Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) Medicare plans ending in Ohio for 2027
Which Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) plans are listed as leaving Ohio, where, and what to do next.
Quick answer
6 Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) plans are listed in Ohio for 2026 but not for 2027, in 88 counties, covering at least 7,593 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 Ohio
| Plan going away | Where | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) H0908-003 | 88 counties | 4,449 |
| Wellcare Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP) H0908-006 | 88 counties | 1,053 |
| Wellcare Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP) H0908-001 | 88 counties | 784 |
| Wellcare Assist (HMO-POS) H0908-004 | 88 counties | 689 |
| Wellcare Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP) H0908-007 | 57 counties | 597 |
| Wellcare Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP) H0908-008 | 2 counties | 21 |
Counties with Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) plans leaving
- Cuyahoga County · 765
- Hamilton County · 680
- Lucas County · 491
- Franklin County · 456
- Montgomery County · 312
- Butler County · 272
- Summit County · 260
- Stark County · 236
- Lorain County · 226
- Scioto County · 172
- Clermont County · 165
- Allen County · 159
- Richland County · 148
- Muskingum County · 128
- Lake County · 123
- Ross County · 120
- Trumbull County · 115
- Clark County · 112
- Mahoning County · 111
- Wood County · 110
- Lawrence County · 100
- Highland County · 98
- Ashtabula County · 84
- Fairfield County · 81
- Jefferson County · 81
- Columbiana County · 76
- Erie County · 75
- Greene County · 72
- Huron County · 72
- Belmont County · 65
- Warren County · 65
- Adams County · 62
- Tuscarawas County · 62
- Portage County · 59
- Crawford County · 58
- Jackson County · 57
- Miami County · 53
- Perry County · 52
- Licking County · 50
- Fayette County · 48
- Pike County · 48
- Sandusky County · 48
- Hancock County · 47
- Logan County · 46
- Delaware County · 45
- Seneca County · 42
- Auglaize County · 41
- Hocking County · 41
- Medina County · 40
- Brown County · 35
- Marion County · 31
- Guernsey County · 30
- Ottawa County · 30
- Wayne County · 30
- Athens County · 29
- Morrow County · 29
- Meigs County · 27
- Champaign County · 26
- Clinton County · 24
- Coshocton County · 24
- Williams County · 24
- Fulton County · 23
- Henry County · 21
- Carroll County · 20
- Darke County · 20
- Pickaway County · 20
- Ashland County · 19
- Preble County · 19
- Mercer County · 17
- Paulding County · 17
- Van Wert County · 17
- Hardin County · 16
- Putnam County · 16
- Defiance County · 15
- Madison County · 15
- Geauga County · 13
- Harrison County · 12
- Morgan County · 12
- Knox County · 11
- Vinton County · 11
- Washington County · 11
- Gallia County
- Holmes County
- Monroe County
- Noble County
- Shelby County
- Union County
- Wyandot 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: OSHIIP (Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program) at 1-800-686-1578, or Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE.
Is my Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) plan ending in Ohio?
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.