WellMed Administered Plans
Patients with Wellmed plans - notice regarding referral requirement as of 5/1/26 UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Plans administered by WellMed
WellMed acts as a managed services organization for various Medicare Advantage plans, primarily in Texas and Florida, in affiliation with UnitedHealthcare. They provide care and administrative services (such as referrals and prior authorizations) for several major insurance carriers.
- UnitedHealthcare Includes Medicare Advantage, Dual Complete (HMO D-SNP) (Medicare/Medicaid), and Group PPO plans.
- WellCare(Centene): Medicare Advantage plans.
- Humana Select Medicare Advantage plans, including Gold Plus (HMO) and Diabetes and Heart (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage plans.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS): Medicare Advantage plans.
- Cigna: Medicare Advantage plans.
- Freedom / Optimum Healthcare: Medicare Advantage plans.
- Original Medicare Accepted at many locations.
Important 2026 Notes:
- UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete: As of Jan 1, 2026, WellMed manages administrative services for specific UHC Dual Complete plans in Texas.
- Accepted plans can vary by specific area (e.g., San Antonio, Dallas, El Paso, Florida).
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