WellCare Premier (PPO) H8553:001-0 Plan Details
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Arizona Counties Served
Plan Details and Plan Costs
WellCare Premier (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered in Arizona by WellCare Premier (PPO). The plan ID is H8553:001-0.
- Monthly Premium: $0
- Plan Deductible: $0.00
- Out of Pocket Spending Max: $5000
Primary Care Doctor Visit
In Network: $0 Copayment
Out of Network: 40% Coinsurance
Specialist Doctor Visit
In Network:
- $35 Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit
Out of Network:
- 40% Coinsurance
Inpatient Hospital Care
In Network:
- $300.00 per day for days 1 to 5
- $0.00 per day for days 6 to 90
Out of Network:
- Out of Network: 20% of the total cost for days 1-90
Urgent Care
In Network:
- In-Network: $40 Copayment
Emergency Room (ER) Visits
In Network:
- In Network: $90 Copayment
Ambulance Transportation
In Network: $250 Copayment
Additional Covered Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
WellCare Premier (PPO) covers additional benefits and services, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Part B).
Home Health Care
In Network: $0.00 Copay
Out of Network: 40% Coinsurance
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Care
In Network: $0 co-pay per day for days 1-20 and a $184.00 co-pay per day for days 21-100
Out of Network: 20% of the total cost for days 1-100
Medical Diagnostic Tests, Labs and Radiology Services
- Outpatient Diagnostic Procedures, Tests and Lab Services: X-Ray Services: $0 / Lab Services: $0
- Outpatient Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiology Services: X-Ray Services: 40% / Lab Services: 40%. For other services, please refer to your Evidence of Coverage for more information.
Diabetes Supplies, Training, Nutrition Therapy and Monitoring
In Network:
- Diabetes Supplies: $0 / Diabetes Self-Management Training: $0 /
- Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts: 20%
Out of Network:
- Diabetes Supplies: 20% / Diabetes Self-Management Training: $0 /
- Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts: 20%
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
In Network: 20% Coinsurance
Chiropractic Services
In Network:
- Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services: $20 per visit
- Copayment for Routine Care: $20 for 12 visits every year
Out of Network:
- Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services: 40% per visit
- Copayment for Routine Care: 40% for 12 visits every year
Mental Health Inpatient Care
In Network: $300 co-pay per day for days 1-5 and a $0 co-pay per day for days 6-90
Out of Network: Out of Network: 40% of the total cost for days 1-90
Mental Health Outpatient Care
In Network: $40 for individual or group
Out of Network: 40% Copayment for individual or group
Outpatient Substance Abuse Care
In Network: $40 for individual or group
Out of Network: 40% Copayment for individual or group
Podiatry Services
In Network:
- Medicare Covered Podiatry Services: $35 per visit / Routine Podiatry Services: $20 per visit for 6 visits every year
- Medicare Covered Podiatry Services: 40% per visit / Routine Podiatry Services: 40% per visit for 6 visits every year
Out of Network:
- Medicare Covered Podiatry Services: 40% per visit / Routine Podiatry Services: 40% per visit for 6 visits every year
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Items
$100 every quarter OTC Retail/Catalog. Unused amounts do not carry over to the next quarter.
Dental Benefits
The following dental services are covered from in-network providers.
Preventive Dental Care
- In Network: The dental benefits on this plan include coverage of preventive and comprehensive services up to $1,500 Copayment, including but not limited to: cleanings, x-ray(s), oral exams, fluoride treatments, fillings, dentures or a bridge or a crown and a root canal.
- Out of Network: The dental benefits on this plan include coverage of preventive and comprehensive services up to $1,500 Copayment with a coinsurance on services performed OON, including but not limited to: cleanings, x-ray(s), oral exams, fluoride treatments, fillings, dentures or a bridge or a crown and a root canal.
Vision Benefits
The following vision services are covered from in-network providers.
- In Network: The vision benefits on this plan cover routine eye exams and up to $200 Copayment for unlimited contacts, glasses, lenses, and/or frames per year.
- Out of Network: The vision benefits on this plan cover routine eye exams and up to $200 Copayment with a 40% coinsurance for all services and eyewear received OON, for unlimited contacts, glasses, lenses, and/or frames per year.
Hearing Benefits
- In Network: The hearing benefits on this plan cover, but are not limited to: routine hearing exams, hearing aid fittings and evaluations, and up to $2,000 Copayment for 2 hearing aids per year with a maximum of $1,000 Copayment per ear.
- Out of Network: The hearing benefits on this plan cover, but are not limited to: routine hearing exams, hearing aid fittings and evaluations, and up to $2,000 Copayment for 2 hearing aids per year with a maximum of $1,000 Copayment per ear with a 40% coinsurance for all services and hearing aids received OON.
Preventive Services and Health/Wellness Education Programs
The following preventive services and wellness education programs are covered from in-network providers with [Most services offered at $0 Copayment cost share, please refer to your Evidence Of Coverage for more information] required.
Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage
The WellCare Premier plan offers the following prescription drug coverage in Arizona, with an annual drug deductible of [$150 Copayment per year for Part D prescription drugs except for $0 Copayment for drugs listed on the following tiers: Tier1; Tier2] per year.
Preferred Generic Drugs
- Preferred Mail Order Cost Sharing (90 Day Supply) $0.00 Copayment
- Standard Retail Cost Sharing (30 Day Supply) $0.00 Copayment
- Standard Mail Order Cost Sharing (90 Day Supply) $0.00 Copayment
Generic Drugs
- Preferred Mail Order Cost Sharing (90 Day Supply) $0.00 Copayment
- Standard Retail Cost Sharing (30 Day Supply) $5.00 Copayment
- Standard Mail Order Cost Sharing (90 Day Supply) $15.00 Copayment
Preferred Brand Name Drugs
- Preferred Mail Order Cost Sharing (90 Day Supply) $94.00 Copayment
- Standard Retail Cost Sharing (30 Day Supply) $47.00 Copayment
- Standard Mail Order Cost Sharing (90 Day Supply) $141.00 Copayment
Non-Preferred Drugs
- Preferred Mail Order Cost Sharing (90 Day Supply) $200.00 Copayment
- Standard Retail Cost Sharing (30 Day Supply) $100.00 Copayment
- Standard Mail Order Cost Sharing (90 Day Supply) $300.00 Copayment
Specialty Tier Drugs
- Standard Retail Cost Sharing (30 Day Supply) 30% Coinsurance


