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Wellcare Assist Open (PPO)

Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.
Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) H7175-003 Plan Details
2.5 out of 5 stars

Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.
Plan ID: H7175-003

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Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.
Plan ID: H7175-003

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Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.
Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) H7175-003 Plan Details
2.5 out of 5 stars

Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.
Plan ID: H7175-003

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$36.40
Monthly Premium

North Carolina Counties Served

Transylvania Haywood Watauga Rutherford Henderson Buncombe Ashe Polk Graham Yancey Avery Swain Clay Mcdowell Macon Jackson Madison Mitchell Alleghany Johnston Cumberland Warren Columbus Union Alexander Mecklenburg Cleveland Rockingham Hoke Rowan Iredell Franklin Orange Wilson Guilford Moore Wake Granville Duplin Vance Stanly Cabarrus Harnett Lee Forsyth Burke Lincoln Randolph Scotland Wilkes Davie Gaston Alamance Greene Nash Caldwell Sampson Bladen Chatham Durham Montgomery Yadkin Caswell Catawba Anson Surry Richmond Davidson Stokes Robeson Person

Basic Costs and Coverage

Coverage Cost
Monthly Deductible $430
Out of Pocket Max In-Network: $6000
Out-of-Network: N/A
Initial Coverage Limit $5030
Catastrophic Coverage Limit $8,000
Primary Care Doctor Visit
In-Network:

Doctor Office Visit:
Copayment for Primary Care Office Visit $0.00
Out-of-Network:

Doctor Office Visit:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit $10.00
Specialty Doctor Visit
In-Network:

Doctor Specialty Visit:
Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $25.00
Prior Authorization Required for Doctor Specialty Visit
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Doctor Specialty Visit:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit $35.00
Inpatient Hospital Care
In-Network:

Acute Hospital Services:
$350.00 per day for days 1 to 5
$0.00 per day for days 6 to 90
Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:
25% per day for days 1 to 90
Urgent Care
Copayment for Urgent Care $30.00
Copayment for Medicare Covered Urgent Care waived if you are admitted to hospital within 24 hours

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $120.00
Maximum Plan Benefit of $50,000
Emergency Room Visit
Copayment for Emergency Care $120.00
Copayment for Medicare Covered Emergency Care waived if you are admitted to the hospital within 24 hours

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $120.00
Maximum Plan Benefit of $50,000
Ambulance Transportation
In-Network:

Ground Ambulance:
Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $280.00

Air Ambulance:
Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $280.00

Please see Evidence of Coverage for Prior Authorization rules
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Ambulance Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground $280.00
Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air $280.00

Health Care Services and Medical Supplies

Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) covers additional benefits and services, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Part B).

Coverage Cost
Chiropractic Services
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $20.00
Prior Authorization Required for Chiropractic Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 45%
Diabetes Supplies, Training, Nutrition Therapy and Monitoring
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diabetic Supplies $0.00
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 20%
Prior Authorization Required for Diabetic Supplies and Services
Diabetic Supplies and Services limited to those from specified manufacturers(Please see Evidence of Coverage)
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies and Services 45%
Durable Medical Eqipment (DME)
In-Network:
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Durable Medical Equipment 20%
Prior Authorization Required for Durable Medical Equipment
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment 45%
Diagnostic Tests, Lab and Radiology Services, and X-Rays
In-Network:

Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests $0.00 to $20.00
Copayment for Medicare-covered Lab Services $0.00 to $50.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services

Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $0.00 to $250.00
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 20%
Copayment for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services $0.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests 45%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Lab Services 45%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 45%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 45%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services 45%
Home Health Care
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Home Health Services $0.00
Prior Authorization Required for Home Health Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 45%
Mental Health Inpatient Care
In-Network:

Psychiatric Hospital Services:
$350.00 per day for days 1 to 4
$0.00 per day for days 5 to 90
Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:
25% per day for days 1 to 90
Mental Health Outpatient Care
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $25.00
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $25.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Mental Health Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 45%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 45%
Outpatient Services / Surgery
In-Network:

Outpatient Hospital Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $0.00 to $300.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services

Outpatient Observation Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per stay $120.00 to $300.00

Ambulatory Surgical Center Services:
Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $200.00
Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Outpatient Hospital and ASC Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services 45%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 45%
Outpatient Substance Abuse Care
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $25.00
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $25.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual or Group Sessions 45%
Over-the-counter (OTC) Items
In-Network:

Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items:
Copayment for Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0.00
Maximum Plan Benefit of $125.00 every three months
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) offerred as a Part C OTC benefit
Out-of-Network:

Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items:
Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0.00
Maximum Plan Benefit of $125.00
Podiatry Services
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $25.00
Copayment for Routine Foot Care $25.00
  • Maximum 6 visits every year
Prior Authorization Required for Podiatry Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services $35.00 Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Podiatry Services $35.00
Skilled Nursing Facility Care
In-Network:

Skilled Nursing Facility Services:
$0.00 per day for days 1 to 20
$203.00 per day for days 21 to 70
$0.00 per day for days 71 to 100
Prior Authorization Required for Skilled Nursing Facility Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:
25% per day for days 1 to 100

Dental Benefits

The following dental services are covered from in-network providers.

Coverage Cost
Dental Care
In-Network:

Preventive Dental:
Copayment for Oral Exams $0.00
  • Maximum 2 visits every year
Copayment for Prophylaxis (Cleaning) $0.00
  • Maximum 2 visits every year
Copayment for Fluoride Treatment $0.00
  • Maximum 1 visit every year
Copayment for Dental X-Rays $0.00
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Referral Required for Preventive Dental

Comprehensive Dental:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Benefits $25.00
Coinsurance for Non-routine Services 20%
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Coinsurance for Diagnostic Services 20%
  • Maximum 1 visit every year
Coinsurance for Restorative Services 20%
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Coinsurance for Endodontics 20%
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Coinsurance for Periodontics 20%
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Coinsurance for Extractions 20%
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Coinsurance for Prosthodontics, Other Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery, Other Services 20%
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Maximum Plan Benefit of $3000.00 every year for in and out of network services combined for Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive
Prior Authorization Required for Comprehensive Dental
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Dental Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental $35.00
Non-Medicare Covered Dental Services:
Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Preventive Dental 50%
Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental 50%

Vision Benefits

The following vision services are covered from in-network providers.

Coverage Cost
Vision Benefits
In-Network:

Eye Exams:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0.00 to $25.00
Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0.00
  • Maximum 1 Routine Eye Exam every year
Prior Authorization Required for Eye Exams

Eyewear:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $0.00
Maximum Plan Allowance of $200.00 every year for all Non-Medicare covered eyewear for in and out of network services combined
Prior Authorization Required for Eyewear
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Vision Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Eye Exams $0.00 to $35.00
Copayment for Medicare Covered Eyewear $35.00
Non-Medicare Covered Vision Services:
Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Eye Exams 40%
Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Eyewear 40%

Hearing Benefits

The following hearing services are covered from in-network providers.

Coverage Cost
Hearing Benefits
In-Network:

Hearing Exams:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $25.00
Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0.00
  • Maximum 1 visit every year
Copayment for Fitting/Evaluation for Hearing Aid $0.00
  • Maximum 1 visit every year
Prior Authorization Required for Hearing Exams

Hearing Aids:
Copayment for Hearing Aids $0.00
  • Maximum 2 Hearing Aids every year
Maximum Plan Benefit of $1000.00 every year per ear for in and out of network services combined
Prior Authorization Required for Hearing Aids
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Hearing Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams $35.00
Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Services:
Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Exams 40%
Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Aids 40%

Preventive Services and Health/Wellness Education Programs

The following services are covered from in-network providers.

Coverage Cost
Preventive Services and Health/Wellness Education Programs
In-Network:
$0.00 copay for Medicare Covered Preventive Services:

Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening
Alcohol misuse screenings & counseling
Bone mass measurements (bone density)
Cardiovascular disease screenings
Cardiovascular disease (behavioral therapy)
Cervical & vaginal cancer screening
Colorectal cancer screenings
Depression screenings
Diabetes screenings
Diabetes self-management training
Glaucoma tests
Hepatitis B (HBV) infection screening
Hepatitis C screening test
HIV screening
Lung cancer screening
Mammograms (screening)
Nutrition therapy services
Obesity screenings & counseling
One-time Welcome to Medicare preventive visit
Prostate cancer screenings(PSA)
Sexually transmitted infections screening & counseling
Shots:
  • COVID-19 shots
  • Flu shots
  • Hepatitis B shots
  • Pneumococcal shots
    • Tobacco use cessation
    Yearly "Wellness" visit
    Out-of-Network:

    Medicare-covered Zero Dollar Preventive Services:
    Copayment for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services $0.00

    Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage

    The Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) plan offers the following prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $430 (excludes Tiers 1 and 6) per year.

    Coverage
    Cost
    Coverage & Cost
    Annual Drug Deductible $430 (excludes Tiers 1 and 6)
    Preferred Generic
    • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
    • Standard retail $19.00
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
    • Standard mail order $19.00
    Select Care Drugs
    • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
    • Standard retail $0.00
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
    • Standard mail order $0.00
    Annual Drug Deductible $430 (excludes Tiers 1 and 6)
    Preferred Generic
    • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
    • Standard retail $38.00
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
    • Standard mail order $38.00
    Select Care Drugs
    • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
    • Standard retail $0.00
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
    • Standard mail order $0.00
    Annual Drug Deductible $430 (excludes Tiers 1 and 6)
    Preferred Generic
    • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
    • Standard retail $57.00
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
    • Standard mail order $57.00
    Select Care Drugs
    • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
    • Standard retail $0.00
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
    • Standard mail order $0.00
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