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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 Low Premium Open (PPO) is a PPO plan offered by Centene Corporation
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 Low Premium Open (PPO) - H5439-019 by Centene Corporation as well as other Medicare Advantage plans available in your area.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monthly Deductible | $420 |
| Out of Pocket Max |
In-Network: $6800 Out-of-Network: N/A |
| Initial Coverage Limit | $0 |
| Catastrophic Coverage Limit | $2000 |
| Primary Care Doctor Visit | In-Network: Doctor Office Visit: Copayment for Primary Care Office Visit $0 |
| Specialty Doctor Visit | In-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit: Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $30 Prior Authorization Required for Doctor Specialty Visit |
| Inpatient Hospital Care | In-Network: Acute Hospital Services: $475 per day for days 1 to 5 $0 per day for days 6 to 90 Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services |
| Urgent Care | Urgent Care: Copayment for Urgent Care $45 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 $110 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 | In-Network: Ground Ambulance: Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $325 Air Ambulance: Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $325 Prior Authorization Required for Air Ambulance |
Wellcare Low Premium 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 | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 20% In-Network: Chiropractic Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $15 Prior Authorization Required for Chiropractic Services Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 20% In-Network: Chiropractic Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $15 Prior Authorization Required for Chiropractic Services |
| Diabetes Supplies, Training, Nutrition Therapy and Monitoring | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies and Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies $0 Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 20% |
| Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment 20% |
| Diagnostic Tests, Lab and Radiology Services, and X-Rays | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests 20% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Lab Services 20% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 20% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 20% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services 20% Diagnostic Tests, Lab and Radiology Services, and X-Rays Outpatient Diagnostic Procedures/Tests: The co-payment is for spirometry testing and specified testing-related services. The coinsurance is for all other services. The removal of abnormal tissue and/or polyps during a colonoscopy performed as a preventive screening for colorectal cancer will be covered at a $0 co-payment. |
| 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 | In-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: $405 per day for days 1 to 5 $0 per day for days 6 to 90 Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services |
| Mental Health Outpatient Care | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Mental Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 20% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 20% |
| Outpatient Services / Surgery | In-Network: Outpatient Hospital Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $0 to $500 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services Outpatient Hospital and ASC Services Outpatient Hospital Services: The $0 cost share is for diagnostic colonoscopy. The maximum cost share is for all other outpatient services. Outpatient Observation Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per stay $110 to $500 Outpatient Services/Surgery Observation Services: The minimum cost share is charged when a member enters observation status through the ER/ED. The maximum cost share is charged when a member enters observation status through an outpatient facility. Ambulatory Surgical Center Services: Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $350 Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services |
| Outpatient Substance Abuse Care | In-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $25 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $25 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 20% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 20% In-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $25 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $25 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 20% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 20% |
| Over-the-counter (OTC) Items | |
| Podiatry Services | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Podiatry Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 20% In-Network: Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $30 Prior Authorization Required for Podiatry Services Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Podiatry Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 20% In-Network: Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $30 Prior Authorization Required for Podiatry Services |
| Skilled Nursing Facility Care | In-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: $0 per day for days 1 to 20 $214 per day for days 21 to 60 $0 per day for days 61 to 100 Prior Authorization Required for Skilled Nursing Facility Services |
The following dental services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Dental Care | In-Network: Medicare Covered Preventive Dental: Copayment for Office Visit $30 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 Adjunctive general services $0
|
The following vision services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Vision Benefits | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Eye Exams Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Eye Exams $0 Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eye Exams 20% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eyewear 20% |
The following hearing services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Hearing Benefits | In-Network: Hearing Exams: Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $30 Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0
Hearing Aids: Copayment for Hearing Aids $0
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The following services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Preventive Services and Health/Wellness Education Programs | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services $0 |
The Wellcare Low Premium Open (PPO) plan offers the following prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $420 (excludes Tiers 1, 2 and 6) per year.
| Coverage |
Cost
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|---|---|
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Coverage & Cost
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $420 (excludes Tiers 1, 2 and 6) |
| Preferred Generic |
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| Generic |
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| Select Care Drugs |
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $420 (excludes Tiers 1, 2 and 6) |
| Preferred Generic |
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| Generic |
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| Select Care Drugs |
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $420 (excludes Tiers 1, 2 and 6) |
| Preferred Generic |
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| Generic |
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| Select Care Drugs |
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