Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) in Erie County, New York — 2026 plan details
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
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Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) (H2775-113) is a $59-premium Medicare Advantage PPO from Centene Corporation available in Erie County, New York in 2026, with a 3.0-star overall rating, a $9,250 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $530 annual Part D drug deductible.
Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)
| Organization | Centene Corporation |
|---|---|
| Plan name | Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) |
| Contract ID | H2775 |
| Plan ID | 113 |
| Segment ID | 0 |
| Contract year | 2026 |
| Contract category | MA-PD |
| Plan type | PPO |
| SNP | No |
| Monthly consolidated premium | $58.80 |
| Part C premium | $0.00 |
| Part D basic premium | $58.80 |
| Part D total premium | $58.80 |
| Annual Part D deductible | $530.00 |
| Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network) | $9250.00 |
| Overall star rating | 3.0 |
How this plan is structured
- $59 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.
- $9,250 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 = Erie 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 Erie County
The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 70 Medicare Advantage plans in Erie County, New York, of which 6 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 26 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $232.20 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $0.00 to $9250.00.
Other 5.0-star Medicare Advantage plans in Erie County (first three alphabetically):
| Plan | Organization | Premium | MOOP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Health's Assure Advantage (HMO C-SNP) | Independent Health Association, Inc. | $46.50 | $6750.00 |
| Independent Health's Encompass 65 (HMO) | Independent Health Association, Inc. | — | $6750.00 |
| Independent Health's Encompass 65 RED 042 (HMO) | Independent Health Association, Inc. | $40.00 | $9250.00 |
For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in Erie County, New York.
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 — H2775-113.
- 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 H2775-113 means
CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H2775-113, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 2775 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 113 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 $530.00 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 $9250.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.
What counties offer Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) (H2775-113)?
Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) (H2775-113) is offered in 52 New York counties: Albany County, Allegany County, Bronx County, Broome County, Cattaraugus County, Cayuga County, Chautauqua County, Chemung County, Chenango County, Clinton County, Columbia County, Cortland County, Dutchess County, Erie County, Essex County, Franklin County, Fulton County, Genesee County, Greene County, Hamilton County, Herkimer County, Jefferson County, Kings County, Madison County, Montgomery County, Nassau County, New York County, Niagara County, Oneida County, Onondaga County, Ontario County, Orange County, Oswego County, Putnam County, Queens County, Rensselaer County, Rockland County, Saratoga County, Schenectady County, Schoharie County, Seneca County, St. Lawrence County, Steuben County, Suffolk County, Sullivan County, Tioga County, Tompkins County, Ulster County, Warren County, Washington County, Westchester County, and Wyoming 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.