Insurance Update

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Wellcare Medicare Advantage Contract Termination

Dear Wellcare Medicare Advantage Patient,

At UTMB Health, our commitment to your health and well-being extends beyond the care provided in our clinics and hospitals. It includes ensuring you have the information needed to protect your access to that care.

Effective January 1, 2027, Wellcare has made the decision to remove UTMB Health providers and hospitals from their Medicare Advantage network. UTMB Health will no longer be considered an in-network provider under Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans beginning on that date. Please know that this notice is being shared because your continued access to high-quality, uninterrupted care remains our highest priority. You have time to act, and UTMB Health is here to support you through every step of this transition.

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) runs October 15 through December 7, 2026. This is your opportunity to review your Medicare Advantage plan options and select a plan that includes UTMB Health as an in-network provider for the 2027 plan year. Selecting a plan that keeps your UTMB care team in network means you can continue receiving the same exceptional, coordinated care you deserve.

UTMB Health's Insurance Resource Team is available to help you understand your options, answer your questions, and connect you with the right licensed resources so you can make a confident and informed decision about your coverage. Navigating insurance changes can feel overwhelming, and you do not have to do it alone.

Please reach out to us at:
409-747-1810
InsuranceQuestions@utmb.edu

Your health is our priority, and UTMB Health remains fully committed to providing you with the exceptional care you have come to expect. We are dedicated to standing by you through this transition and ensuring your care continues without interruption.

You may also contact Medicare to review and compare your plan options, please visit: www.Medicare.gov, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY: 1-877-486-2048

Sincerely,
UTMB Health Insurance Resource Team

Insurance Plans Accepted at UTMB

 

 Frequently Asked Questions.

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The information provided above is subject to policy guidelines between the patient and Wellcare Medicare Advantage and the patient’s specific coverage document.  If there is any discrepancy, the policy guidelines in the Wellcare Medicare Advantage coverage document will apply. The patient should contact Wellcare Medicare Advantage directly for specific information regarding out-of-network benefits.