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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) publishes annual Star Ratings that reflect how each Medicare Advantage plan performs across a range of metrics, using a system of one to five stars.
Wellcare Dual Access Open (PPO D-SNP) is a PPO D-SNP plan offered by WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
HelpAdvisor Editorial Team analysis of data from the 2025 MA Landscape Source Files and carrier-provided plan data supplied by SunFire, Inc., a private company that creates software solutions for agents and brokers to compare Medicare plans. For more information, visit www.sunfireinc.com.
Medicare beneficiaries may find it helpful to review available Medicare Advantage plans in their area. Medicare Advantage plans are designed to combine the coverage offered from Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Part B) while also offering additional benefits.
Many Medicare Advantage plans may cover prescription drug coverage as well as additional benefits such as Dental, Vision and Hearing.
Learn more about Medicare Advantage plans such as Wellcare Dual Access Open (PPO D-SNP) - H7169-003 by WellCare Health Plans, Inc. as well as other Medicare Advantage plans available in your area.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monthly Deductible | $0 |
| Out of Pocket Max |
In-Network: $9350 Out-of-Network: N/A |
| Initial Coverage Limit | $0 |
| Catastrophic Coverage Limit | $2000 |
| Primary Care Doctor Visit | Out-of-Network: Doctor Office Visit Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit $0% -$ 20% |
| Specialty Doctor Visit | Out-of-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit $0% -$ 20% |
| Inpatient Hospital Care | In-Network: Acute Hospital Services: Copayment for Acute Hospital Services per Stay $0 Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services |
| Urgent Care | Urgent Care: Copayment for Urgent Care $0 Copayment for Medicare Covered Urgent Care waived if you are admitted to hospital within 24 hours Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $110 Maximum Plan Benefit of $50,000 |
| Emergency Room Visit | Emergency Care: Copayment for Emergency Care $0 Copayment for Medicare Covered Emergency Care waived if you are admitted to the hospital with in 24 hours Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $110 Maximum Plan Benefit of $50,000 |
| Ambulance Transportation | Out-of-Network: Ambulance Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground $0% -$ 20% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air $0% -$ 20% |
Wellcare Dual Access Open (PPO D-SNP) 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: Chiropractic Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $0 Prior Authorization Required for Chiropractic Services Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 0% - 20% |
| Diabetes Supplies, Training, Nutrition Therapy and Monitoring | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies and Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies 0% - 20% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 0% - 20% |
| Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | In-Network: Durable Medical Equipment: Copayment for Medicare-covered Durable Medical Equipment $0 Prior Authorization Required for Durable Medical Equipment |
| 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 Copayment for Medicare-covered Lab Services $0 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $0 Copayment for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services $0 Copayment for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services $0 |
| Home Health Care | In-Network: Home Health Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Home Health Services $0 Prior Authorization Required for Home Health Services |
| Mental Health Inpatient Care | Out-of-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: Copayment for Psychiatric Hospital per Stay $0 - $1640 |
| Mental Health Outpatient Care | In-Network: Outpatient Mental Health Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $0 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $0 |
| Outpatient Services / Surgery | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services 0% - 20% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 0% - 20% Outpatient Hospital and ASC Services Outpatient Hospital Services: The $0 co-payment is for diagnostic colonoscopy. The coinsurance is for all other outpatient services. |
| Outpatient Substance Abuse Care | In-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $0 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $0 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 0% - 20% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 0% - 20% |
| Over-the-counter (OTC) Items | (Out-of-Network) Over-the-Counter Items OTC allowance of $100 every month is loaded into the Wellcare Spendables card on a monthly basis. Benefit is designed to allow members the flexibility to purchase OTC items at participating retailers, online, phone order, or catalog order. Benefit rolls over to the following month if not used. Please refer to the Evidence of Coverage for more details on Wellcare Spendables |
| Podiatry Services | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Podiatry Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 0% - 20% Non-Medicare Covered Podiatry Services: Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 0% - 20% In-Network: Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $0 Copayment for Routine Foot Care $0
|
| Skilled Nursing Facility Care | 0 - $ Out-of-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: $0 per day for days 1 to 20 $214 per day for days 21 to 100 |
The following dental services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Dental Care | In-Network: Medicare Covered Preventive Dental: Copayment for Office Visit $0 Prior Authorization Required for Medicare Covered Preventive Dental Non-Medicare Covered Preventive Dental: Copayment for Non-medicare preventive $0 Copayment for Oral exams $0
Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental: Copayment for Non-medicare comprehensive $0 Copayment for Restorative services $0
|
The following vision services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Vision Benefits | In-Network: Eye Exams: Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0 Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0
Eyewear: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $0 Maximum Plan Allowance of $300 every year |
The following hearing services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Hearing Benefits | In-Network: Hearing Exams: Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0 Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0
Hearing Aids: Copayment for Hearing Aids $0
|
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:
Yearly "Wellness" visit |
The Wellcare Dual Access Open (PPO D-SNP) plan offers the following prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $0 (excludes Tiers 1 and 6) per year.
| Coverage |
Cost
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|---|---|
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Coverage & Cost
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $0 (excludes Tiers 1 and 6) |
| Preferred Generic |
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| Select Care Drugs |
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $0 (excludes Tiers 1 and 6) |
| Preferred Generic |
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| Select Care Drugs |
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $0 (excludes Tiers 1 and 6) |
| Preferred Generic |
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| Select Care Drugs |
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