Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) Medicare plans ending in Kansas for 2027
Which Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) plans are listed as leaving Kansas, where, and what to do next.
Quick answer
6 Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) plans are listed in Kansas for 2026 but not for 2027, in 56 counties, covering at least 632 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 Kansas
| Plan going away | Where | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) H9387-001 | 56 counties | 386 |
| Wellcare Dual Access Sync Open (PPO D-SNP) H9387-004 | 43 counties | 120 |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open (PPO) H9387-002 | 56 counties | 64 |
| Wellcare Dual Access Sync (HMO-POS D-SNP) H6550-004 | 3 counties | 62 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) H6550-003 | 3 counties | not listed |
| Wellcare Dual Liberty Sync (HMO-POS D-SNP) H6550-009 | 3 counties | not listed |
Counties with Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) plans leaving
- Sedgwick County · 143
- Johnson County · 120
- Wyandotte County · 89
- Shawnee County · 59
- Montgomery County · 54
- Douglas County · 47
- Reno County · 37
- Leavenworth County · 28
- Butler County · 21
- Harvey County · 12
- Cherokee County · 11
- Labette County · 11
- Allen County
- Anderson County
- Atchison County
- Barber County
- Bourbon County
- Brown County
- Chase County
- Chautauqua County
- Cowley County
- Crawford County
- Dickinson County
- Doniphan County
- Elk County
- Ellsworth County
- Franklin County
- Greenwood County
- Harper County
- Jackson County
- Jefferson County
- Jewell County
- Kingman County
- Lincoln County
- Linn County
- Lyon County
- Marion County
- McPherson County
- Miami County
- Mitchell County
- Morris County
- Nemaha County
- Neosho County
- Osage County
- Osborne County
- Ottawa County
- Pawnee County
- Pottawatomie County
- Republic County
- Russell County
- Stafford County
- Sumner County
- Wabaunsee County
- Washington County
- Wilson County
- Woodson 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: SHICK (Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas) at 1-800-860-5260, or Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE.
Is my Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) plan ending in Kansas?
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.