Allwell
3.33
CMS Star Rating
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The bottom line: Allwell Medicare Advantage may offer some nice benefits, but star ratings and member experience scores are below average, and plans are available in only 11 states. Jump to: Full Review
3.33
CMS Star Rating
on NerdWallet
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Benefits card: Some Wellcare by Allwell plans include the Spendables card, which comes preloaded with funds members can use on extra benefits, depending on the plan.
Part B premium coverage: Some plans include a Giveback benefit that refunds some or all of your Medicare Part B premium.
Star ratings: For 2025, the average star rating from Medicare for Wellcare by Allwell plans, weighted by enrollment, is 3.33 stars (the national average for all providers is 3.92 stars)
Member discontent: Allwell underperforms on measures of member experience, including metrics for customer service and care coordination.
State coverage: Allwell Medicare Advantage plans are available in only 11 states.
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3.82
CMS Star Rating
from UnitedHealthcare
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CMS Star Rating
from Humana
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Average star rating, weighted by enrollment: 3.33
Allwell Medicare Advantage plans are rated well below the industry average, with an average rating of 3.33 stars out of 5 from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for 2025, weighted by enrollment. For comparison, the average weighted star rating for plans from all providers is 3.92.
There are no 2025 Wellcare by Allwell plans rated higher than 3.5 stars.
CMS maintains its own star ratings, which rank each plan from best (5 stars) to worst (1 star). The agency bases these ratings on plans’ quality of care and measurements of customer satisfaction, and ratings may change from year to year.
You can find a plan’s rating with Medicare's plan finding tool.
In 2025, nearly 7 in 10 standard Wellcare by Allwell plans with prescription drug coverage have no premium. You'll still be responsible for paying your Medicare Part B premium, which is $174.70 per month in 2024 ($185 in 2025).
(Most people pay this standard Part B amount, but if your income is above a certain threshold, you’ll pay the income-related monthly adjustment amount (IRMAA). Some Medicare Advantage plans cover part or all of your Part B premium.)
Requirements for copays, coinsurance and deductibles vary depending on your plan, location and the services you use. Other out-of-pocket costs to consider include:
Whether the plan covers any part of your monthly Medicare Part B premium.
The plan’s yearly deductibles and any other deductibles, such as a drug deductible.
Copayments and/or coinsurance for each visit or service. For instance, there may be a $10 copay for seeing your primary doctor and a $45 copay for seeing a specialist.
The plan’s in-network and out-of-network out-of-pocket maximums.
Whether your medical providers are in-network or out-of-network, or how often you may go out of network for care.
Whether you require extra benefits, and if the plan charges for them.
Here are examples of Wellcare by Allwell Medicare Advantage costs for three plans in a mid-range city:
Wellcare by Allwell Medicare Advantage plan | Pricing |
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Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) | Monthly premium: $0. Deductible: None. Out-of-pocket max: $3,900 in-network. Copays:
Dental allowance: $1,000. |
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) | Monthly premium: $0. Deductible: None. Out-of-pocket max: $5,000. Copays:
Dental allowance: $1,000. |
Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open (PPO) | Monthly premium: $0. Deductible: None. Out-of-pocket max: $4,400 in-network. Copays:
Dental allowance: $1,500. |
Selected plans are available in ZIP code 66013. *Inpatient hospital copay is per day for days 1-7. **Inpatient hospital copay is per day for days 1-6. | |
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To get a sense of costs, use Medicare’s plan finding tool to compare information among available plans in your area. You can select by insurance carrier to see only Allwell plans, or compare across carriers.
Allwell offers Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans as well as Medicare Advantage plans without drug coverage.
Plan availability may vary by county. Other plan offerings may include the following types:
In its 2024 U.S. Medicare Advantage Study — the 10th it’s done so far — J.D. Power measured member satisfaction with Medicare Advantage plans based on eight factors ranging from level of trust to how well a provider resolves problems or complaints. The study was fielded in the 10 biggest state Medicare markets, and here’s how Wellcare (Allwell's brand) ranked in the states where it had enough market share to be considered:
California: 8th out of 8.
Florida: 6th out of 6.
Georgia: 4th out of 4
Illinois: 5th out of 5.
Texas: 6th out of 6.
Wellcare by Allwell offers Medicare Advantage plans in 11 states.
Centene, Allwell’s parent company, is the fifth-largest Medicare Advantage provider among for-profit health plans. Allwell-branded plans cover about 170,000 Medicare beneficiaries.
Allwell is a Medicare brand of Centene Corp., which was founded in 1984. In 2020, Centene acquired Wellcare, and in 2022, Allwell became a Medicare brand under the Wellcare name. Centene headquarters are in St. Louis, Missouri. Centene offers coverage through Medicaid, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, as well as individual and family coverage through the health insurance marketplace.
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Allwell Medicare Advantage members can contact their plan’s customer service in a couple of ways:
Call the Member Services number for your state.
Fill out an online form.
Get more information below about some of the major Medicare Advantage providers. These insurers offer plans in most states. The plans you can choose from will depend on your ZIP code and county.
It’s important to do your research before selecting a Medicare Advantage plan for yourself. Here are some questions to consider asking:
What are the plan’s costs? Do you understand what the plan’s premium, deductibles, copays and/or coinsurance will be? Can you afford them?
Is your doctor in-network? If you have a preferred medical provider or providers, make sure they participate in the plan’s network.
Are your prescriptions covered? If you’re on medication, it’s crucial to understand how the plan covers it. What tier are your prescription drugs on, and are there any coverage rules that apply to them?
Is there dental coverage? Does the plan offer routine coverage for vision, dental and hearing needs?
Are there extras? Does the plan offer any extra benefits, such as fitness memberships, transportation benefits or meal delivery?
3.33
CMS Star Rating
Allwell is a brand of Wellcare, and Wellcare by Allwell plans are available in only 11 states. The company performs below average on star ratings and member experience metrics.
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11 states
Members in high-rated plans
Low (49% or less)
Member experience
3.04 (Below average)
States available
11 states
Members in high-rated plans
Low (49% or less)
Member experience
3.04 (Below average)
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