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Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open (PPO)
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Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open (PPO) is a PPO plan offered by WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
Plan ID: H8553-002
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 Patriot Giveback Open (PPO) - H8553-002 by WellCare Health Plans, Inc. as well as other Medicare Advantage plans available in your area.
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Basic Costs and Coverage
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monthly Deductible | $-1 |
| Out of Pocket Max |
In-Network: $5000 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 $40% |
| Specialty Doctor Visit | Out-of-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit $40% |
| Inpatient Hospital Care | In-Network: Acute Hospital Services: $300 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 $40 Copayment for Medicare Covered Urgent Care waived if you are admitted to hospital within 24 hours Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $125 Maximum Plan Benefit of $50,000 |
| Emergency Room Visit | Emergency Care: Copayment for Emergency Care $125 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 $125 Maximum Plan Benefit of $50,000 |
| Ambulance Transportation | In-Network: Ground Ambulance: Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $230 Air Ambulance: Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $230 Prior Authorization Required for Air Ambulance |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
Wellcare Patriot Giveback 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: Chiropractic Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $20 Prior Authorization Required for Chiropractic Services Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 40% |
| Diabetes Supplies, Training, Nutrition Therapy and Monitoring | In-Network: 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) | In-Network: Durable Medical Equipment: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Durable Medical Equipment 20% Prior Authorization Required for Durable Medical Equipment |
| 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 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Lab Services 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services 40% Diagnostic Tests, Lab and Radiology Services, and X-Rays Outpatient Diagnostic Procedures/Tests: The minimum cost share is for spirometry testing and specified testing-related services. The maximum cost share 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 | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Home Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 40% |
| Mental Health Inpatient Care | Out-of-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: 40% per day for days 1 to 90 |
| 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 | In-Network: Outpatient Hospital Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $0 to $250 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 $125 to $250 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 $200 Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services |
| Outpatient Substance Abuse Care | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 40% 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 |
| Over-the-counter (OTC) Items | OTC allowance of $90 every quarter is loaded into the Wellcare Spendables card on a quarterly basis. Benefit is designed to allow members the flexibility to purchase OTC items at participating retailers, online, phone order, or catalog order. Benefit expires at end of quarter if unused. |
| Podiatry Services | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Podiatry Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 40% Non-Medicare Covered Podiatry Services: Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 40% In-Network: Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $40 Copayment for Routine Foot Care $40
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| Skilled Nursing Facility Care | Out-of-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: 35% per day for days 1 to 100 |
Dental Benefits
The following dental services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Dental Care | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Preventive Dental Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Preventive Dental 40% |
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 to $40 Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0
Eyewear: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $0 Maximum Plan Allowance of $100 every year |
Hearing Benefits
The following hearing services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Hearing Benefits | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Hearing Exams Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams 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 | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services $0 |