Wellcare Giveback (HMO) in Hardin County, Illinois — 2026 plan details
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
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Wellcare Giveback (HMO) (H5779-010) is a $0-premium Medicare Advantage HMO from Centene Corporation available in Hardin County, Illinois in 2026, with a 3.0-star overall rating, a $7,500 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $615 annual Part D drug deductible.
Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)
| Organization | Centene Corporation |
|---|---|
| Plan name | Wellcare Giveback (HMO) |
| Contract ID | H5779 |
| Plan ID | 010 |
| Segment ID | 0 |
| Contract year | 2026 |
| Contract category | MA-PD |
| Plan type | HMO |
| SNP | No |
| Monthly consolidated premium | $0.00 |
| Part C premium | $0.00 |
| Part D basic premium | $7.40 |
| Part D total premium | $0.00 |
| Annual Part D deductible | $615.00 |
| Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network) | $7500.00 |
| Overall star rating | 3.0 |
How this plan is structured
- $0 consolidated premium. A $0 or near-$0 consolidated premium does not remove the Part B premium — the standard 2026 Part B premium is $202.90 per month and still applies. See the 2026 Medicare Part B premium.
- HMO plan type. In an HMO-style Medicare Advantage plan, in-network care and primary-care referral rules generally apply. See how Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans differ.
- $7,500 in-network out-of-pocket maximum. The MOOP is the annual cap on what a member pays in-network for covered Part A and Part B services. See how the Medicare Advantage MOOP works.
- Service area = Hardin County. Medicare Advantage plans are sold by service area; moving out of the plan's service area triggers a Special Enrollment Period to switch plans. See how moving changes your Medicare options.
How it compares in Hardin County
The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 26 Medicare Advantage plans in Hardin County, Illinois, of which 0 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 18 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $103.00 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $3900.00 to $9250.00.
For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in Hardin County, Illinois.
How to verify your doctors take this plan
Network participation changes throughout the year; we hold no provider-network data, so verify directly with these three sources before you decide:
- Open the plan's official Medicare.gov page and use its provider-directory link: Medicare.gov Plan Finder — H5779-010.
- Call the plan (Centene Corporation) using the member-services number listed on that plan page and ask whether each doctor, hospital, and pharmacy is in-network for 2026.
- Get free, unbiased help from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) — see free unbiased Medicare help from SHIP.
What H5779-010 means
CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H5779-010, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 5779 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 010 is the plan benefit package under that contract. The segment ID 0 identifies the service-area segment within the plan (0 = the default single segment).
Frequently asked questions
Is Wellcare Giveback (HMO) an HMO or PPO?
Wellcare Giveback (HMO) is an HMO — a Health Maintenance Organization-style Medicare Advantage plan, meaning in-network care and referral rules generally apply.
Does Wellcare Giveback (HMO) include prescription drug coverage?
Yes — Wellcare Giveback (HMO) is a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage (MA-PD) and a $615.00 annual Part D drug deductible for 2026.
What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost for Wellcare Giveback (HMO)?
The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for Wellcare Giveback (HMO) is $7500.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.
What counties offer Wellcare Giveback (HMO) (H5779-010)?
Wellcare Giveback (HMO) (H5779-010) is offered in 96 Illinois counties: Adams County, Bond County, Boone County, Brown County, Bureau County, Calhoun County, Carroll County, Cass County, Champaign County, Christian County, Clark County, Clay County, Clinton County, Coles County, Cook County, Crawford County, Cumberland County, De Witt County, DeKalb County, Douglas County, DuPage County, Edgar County, Edwards County, Effingham County, Fayette County, Ford County, Franklin County, Fulton County, Gallatin County, Greene County, Grundy County, Hamilton County, Hancock County, Hardin County, Henderson County, Henry County, Iroquois County, Jackson County, Jasper County, Jefferson County, Jersey County, Johnson County, Kane County, Kankakee County, Kendall County, Knox County, La Salle County, Lee County, Livingston County, Logan County, Macon County, Macoupin County, Madison County, Marion County, Marshall County, Mason County, McDonough County, McHenry County, McLean County, Menard County, Mercer County, Monroe County, Montgomery County, Morgan County, Moultrie County, Ogle County, Peoria County, Perry County, Piatt County, Pike County, Pope County, Pulaski County, Putnam County, Randolph County, Richland County, Rock Island County, Saline County, Sangamon County, Schuyler County, Scott County, Shelby County, St. Clair County, Stark County, Stephenson County, Tazewell County, Union County, Vermilion County, Warren County, Washington County, Wayne County, White County, Whiteside County, Will County, Williamson County, Winnebago County, and Woodford County.
Sources
- CMS, Plan Year 2026 Medicare Advantage & Part D Landscape source file (March 2026) — retrieved 2026-07-18. Overall star rating year: 2026.
- Medicare.gov Plan Finder — compare plans and enroll.