Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) Medicare plans ending in Louisiana for 2027
Which Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) plans are listed as leaving Louisiana, where, and what to do next.
Quick answer
3 Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) plans are listed in Louisiana for 2026 but not for 2027, in 48 parishes, covering at least 5,225 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 Louisiana
| Plan going away | Where | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP) H2491-032 | 48 parishes | 2,059 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) H2491-029 | 15 parishes | 1,766 |
| Wellcare Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP) H2491-033 | 48 parishes | 1,400 |
Parishes with Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) plans leaving
- East Baton Rouge Parish · 1,203
- Orleans Parish · 458
- Lafayette Parish · 317
- St. Tammany Parish · 304
- Tangipahoa Parish · 267
- Jefferson Parish · 261
- Washington Parish · 251
- Ascension Parish · 250
- Livingston Parish · 219
- Rapides Parish · 195
- St. Landry Parish · 142
- Pointe Coupee Parish · 129
- East Feliciana Parish · 126
- West Feliciana Parish · 118
- Iberia Parish · 114
- Iberville Parish · 111
- Acadia Parish · 95
- West Baton Rouge Parish · 86
- St. Martin Parish · 83
- Assumption Parish · 53
- Avoyelles Parish · 53
- Caddo Parish · 53
- Vermilion Parish · 53
- St. Bernard Parish · 43
- Evangeline Parish · 38
- St. Mary Parish · 35
- St. Helena Parish · 29
- St. John the Baptist Parish · 28
- St. James Parish · 27
- Lafourche Parish · 20
- Natchitoches Parish · 17
- Vernon Parish · 17
- Jefferson Davis Parish · 16
- Grant Parish · 14
- Allen Parish
- Beauregard Parish
- Bienville Parish
- Bossier Parish
- Cameron Parish
- De Soto Parish
- Jackson Parish
- LaSalle Parish
- Plaquemines Parish
- Red River Parish
- Sabine Parish
- St. Charles Parish
- Terrebonne Parish
- Winn Parish
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: LaSHIP (Louisiana Senior Health Insurance Information Program) at 1-800-259-5300, or Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE.
Is my Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) plan ending in Louisiana?
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.