Wellcare Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP) in Young County, Texas — 2026 plan details
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
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Wellcare Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP) (H0174-026) is a $5-premium Medicare Advantage HMO D-SNP from Centene Corporation available in Young County, Texas in 2026, with a 4.0-star overall rating, a $9,250 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 Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP) |
| Contract ID | H0174 |
| Plan ID | 026 |
| Segment ID | 0 |
| Contract year | 2026 |
| Contract category | SNP |
| Plan type | HMO D-SNP |
| SNP | Yes — Dual-Eligible |
| Monthly consolidated premium | $4.80 |
| Part C premium | $0.00 |
| Part D basic premium | $4.80 |
| Part D total premium | $4.80 |
| Annual Part D deductible | $615.00 |
| Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network) | $9250.00 |
| Overall star rating | 4.0 |
How this plan is structured
- $5 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 D-SNP 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.
- $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 = Young 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 Young County
The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 24 Medicare Advantage plans in Young County, Texas, of which 0 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 13 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $102.00 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $3450.00 to $9250.00.
For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in Young County, Texas.
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 — H0174-026.
- 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 H0174-026 means
CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H0174-026, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 0174 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 026 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 Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP) an HMO or PPO?
Wellcare Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP) is an HMO D-SNP — a Health Maintenance Organization-style Medicare Advantage plan, meaning in-network care and referral rules generally apply.
Does Wellcare Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP) include prescription drug coverage?
Yes — Wellcare Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP) 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 Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP)?
The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for Wellcare Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP) is $9250.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.
What counties offer Wellcare Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP) (H0174-026)?
Wellcare Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP) (H0174-026) is offered in 53 Texas counties: Andrews County, Archer County, Baylor County, Brown County, Callahan County, Clay County, Coleman County, Concho County, Cottle County, Crane County, Crockett County, Culberson County, Dallam County, Dawson County, Eastland County, Edwards County, Frio County, Gray County, Hall County, Hansford County, Hartley County, Haskell County, Howard County, Jeff Davis County, Jones County, Kerr County, King County, Kinney County, Knox County, Loving County, Menard County, Midland County, Moore County, Motley County, Oldham County, Pecos County, Reagan County, Reeves County, Roberts County, Runnels County, Schleicher County, Sherman County, Stephens County, Stonewall County, Sutton County, Taylor County, Tom Green County, Upton County, Ward County, Wheeler County, Winkler County, Yoakum County, and Young 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.