Medicare Advantage carrier · Franklin County, Florida
WellCare (Centene) Medicare Advantage in Franklin County, Florida (2026)
WellCare (Centene) is the 3rd most-enrolled Medicare Advantage carrier in Franklin County, Florida, with roughly 40 members across the plans we track and a CMS Star Rating around 4 on its top local plan. WellCare, part of Centene, focuses on value-oriented Medicare Advantage and Part D plans, with a notable footprint in Florida and strong dual-eligible (D-SNP) offerings. As an independent agency, Giron Agency helps you compare WellCare (Centene) against every other Medicare Advantage option in Franklin County — free, and we don't work for any carrier.
Reviewed for the 2026 plan year · enrollment from CMS data · Giron Agency is independent and licensed in Texas.
About WellCare (Centene)
- ✓Value-focused plans
- ✓Strong Part D
- ✓Dual-eligible (D-SNP) plans
- ✓Florida & Texas presence
Footprint: Multi-state.
Other Medicare Advantage carriers in Franklin County
Major hospitals in Franklin County
Before enrolling in any WellCare (Centene) plan, confirm these are in-network for the specific plan — we check that for you:
- • George E. Weems Memorial Hospital (Apalachicola) — 25-bed critical access hospital
- • Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (regional referral, ~75 miles)
Franklin County: Franklin County's economy historically depended on Apalachicola Bay, which once produced over 90% of Florida's oysters; after years of decline the bay was closed to all oyster harvesting in 2020 (a five-year closure adopted in 2021) until a limited reopening Jan. 1, 2026, leaving the local economy heavily tourism-dependent and accelerating its shift toward a retiree-heavy population (median age ~50, well above Florida's ~42) served by a single 25-bed critical-access hospital.
Compare WellCare (Centene) the right way
We'll check whether your doctors and drugs are covered under WellCare (Centene) in Franklin County — and compare it head-to-head with the other plans. Free, no pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WellCare (Centene) Medicare Advantage good in Franklin County?
WellCare (Centene) is the 3rd most-enrolled Medicare Advantage carrier in Franklin County with about 40 members and roughly 4 CMS stars on its top plan. Whether it's the right plan for you depends on your doctors, your medications, and the plan's network and copays — which is exactly what we compare for you at no cost.
How many people have WellCare (Centene) in Franklin County?
About 40 are enrolled in WellCare (Centene) Medicare Advantage plans we track in Franklin County. The county has roughly 2,787 Medicare beneficiaries overall, with about 43% on Medicare Advantage.
What other Medicare Advantage carriers are available in Franklin County?
Besides WellCare (Centene), Franklin County residents can choose from Humana, UnitedHealthcare. We compare all of them against your needs — free and with no pressure.
Does Giron Agency sell WellCare (Centene)?
We're an independent agency — we help you compare WellCare (Centene) alongside other carriers and recommend what genuinely fits. We don't work for any insurer, and there's never a fee to you.