Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) in Cuming County, Nebraska — 2026 plan details
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
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Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) (H1395-003) is a $33-premium Medicare Advantage PPO from Centene Corporation available in Cuming County, Nebraska in 2026, with a 3.0-star overall rating, a $4,800 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $570 annual Part D drug deductible.
Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)
| Organization | Centene Corporation |
|---|---|
| Plan name | Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) |
| Contract ID | H1395 |
| Plan ID | 003 |
| Segment ID | 0 |
| Contract year | 2026 |
| Contract category | MA-PD |
| Plan type | PPO |
| SNP | No |
| Monthly consolidated premium | $32.80 |
| Part C premium | $0.00 |
| Part D basic premium | $32.80 |
| Part D total premium | $32.80 |
| Annual Part D deductible | $570.00 |
| Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network) | $4800.00 |
| Overall star rating | 3.0 |
How this plan is structured
- $33 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.
- PPO plan type. Plan-type rules determine in-network use and referrals. See how Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans differ.
- $4,800 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 = Cuming 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 Cuming County
The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 37 Medicare Advantage plans in Cuming County, Nebraska, 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 $155.00 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $2500.00 to $9250.00.
For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in Cuming County, Nebraska.
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 — H1395-003.
- 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 H1395-003 means
CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H1395-003, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 1395 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 003 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 Assist Open (PPO) an HMO or PPO?
Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage plan.
Does Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) include prescription drug coverage?
Yes — Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) is a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage (MA-PD) and a $570.00 annual Part D drug deductible for 2026.
What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost for Wellcare Assist Open (PPO)?
The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) is $4800.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.
What counties offer Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) (H1395-003)?
Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) (H1395-003) is offered in 55 Nebraska counties: Adams County, Antelope County, Banner County, Blaine County, Boone County, Buffalo County, Burt County, Butler County, Cass County, Clay County, Colfax County, Cuming County, Custer County, Dawson County, Dodge County, Douglas County, Fillmore County, Franklin County, Frontier County, Furnas County, Gage County, Garfield County, Gosper County, Greeley County, Hall County, Hamilton County, Harlan County, Howard County, Jefferson County, Johnson County, Kearney County, Knox County, Lancaster County, Madison County, Merrick County, Nance County, Nemaha County, Otoe County, Phelps County, Pierce County, Polk County, Saline County, Sarpy County, Saunders County, Scotts Bluff County, Seward County, Sherman County, Stanton County, Thayer County, Valley County, Washington County, Wayne County, Webster County, Wheeler County, and York 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.