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Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) - H1914-009-000

3.5 out of 5 stars* for plan year 2025

$32.20

Monthly Premium

Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by WellCare Health Plans, Inc.

Plan ID: H1914-009-000

* Every year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.

$32.20

Monthly Premium

North Carolina Medicare beneficiaries may want to consider reviewing their Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan options. A Medicare Advantage plan combines your Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) benefits into a single plan.

Most Medicare Advantage plans cover prescription drugs, and many plans may offer other extra benefits Original Medicare doesn’t cover.

Learn more about North Carolina Medicare Advantage plans like the one below and find a plan that offers the benefits you want at an affordable price.

Basic Costs and Coverage

CoverageDetails
Monthly plan premium$32.20
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
Hearing coverage
Prescription drugs
Medical deductible$500.00
Out-of-pocket maximum$4,200.00
Initial drug coverage limit$0.00
Catastrophic drug coverage limit$2,000.00
Primary care doctor visit
Out-of-Network:

Doctor Office Visit Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit $25
Specialty doctor visitIn-Network:

Doctor Specialty Visit:
Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $15
Prior Authorization Required for Doctor Specialty Visit
Inpatient hospital care
Out-of-Network:

Acute Hospital Services:
25% per day for days 1 to 90
Urgent care
Urgent Care:
Copayment for Urgent Care $30
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 transportationIn-Network:

Ground Ambulance:
Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $280

Air Ambulance:
Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $280
Prior Authorization Required for Air Ambulance

Health Care Services and Medical Supplies

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

CoverageDetails
Chiropractic services
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 45%
Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoringIn-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)
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment 35%
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
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%
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 45%
Mental health inpatient careIn-Network:

Psychiatric Hospital Services:
$325 per day for days 1 to 7
$0 per day for days 8 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 45%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 45%
Outpatient services/surgery
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services 45%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 45%
Outpatient Hospital and ASC Services Outpatient Hospital Services: The $0 cost share is for diagnostic colonoscopy. The maximum cost share is for outpatient surgical services. The cost share for outpatient non-surgical services, including outpatient palliative care is $280.
Outpatient substance abuse careIn-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
Over-the-counter itemsOTC allowance of $140 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 45%

Non-Medicare Covered Podiatry Services:
Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 45%
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care
Out-of-Network:

Skilled Nursing Facility Services:
30% per day for days 1 to 100

Dental Benefits

The following dental services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.

CoverageDetails
Dental care
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Preventive Dental Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Preventive Dental $40

Vision Benefits

The following vision services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage

CoverageDetails
Vision careIn-Network:

Eye Exams:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0 to $15
Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0
  • Maximum 1 Routine Eye Exam every year

Eyewear:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $0
Maximum Plan Allowance of $300 every year

Hearing Benefits

The following hearing services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.

CoverageDetails
Hearing careIn-Network:

Hearing Exams:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $15
Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0
  • Maximum 1 visit every year
Copayment for Fitting/Evaluation for Hearing Aid $0
  • Maximum 1 visit every year
Prior Authorization Required for Hearing Exams

Hearing Aids:
Copayment for Hearing Aids $0
  • Maximum 2 Hearing Aids every year
Maximum Plan Benefit of $500 every year per ear

Preventive Services and Health/Wellness Education Programs

The following services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.

CoverageDetails
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

Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage

The Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) offers prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $500.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 6)

Coverage & Cost
Coverage
Cost
Annual drug deductible$500.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 6)
Tier 1
  • Preferred retail $14.00
  • Standard retail $19.00
  • Preferred mail order $14.00
  • Standard mail order $19.00
Tier 6
  • Preferred retail $0.00
  • Standard retail $0.00
  • Preferred mail order $0.00
  • Standard mail order $0.00
Annual drug deductible$500.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 6)
Tier 1
  • Preferred retail $28.00
  • Standard retail $38.00
  • Preferred mail order $28.00
  • Standard mail order $38.00
Tier 6
  • Preferred retail $0.00
  • Standard retail $0.00
  • Preferred mail order $0.00
  • Standard mail order $0.00
Annual drug deductible$500.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 6)
Tier 1
  • Preferred retail $42.00
  • Standard retail $57.00
  • Preferred mail order $0.00
  • Standard mail order $57.00
Tier 6
  • Preferred retail $0.00
  • Standard retail $0.00
  • Preferred mail order $0.00
  • Standard mail order $0.00

When reviewing North Carolina Medicare plans, be sure to find out if your doctors are part of the plan network. If a Medicare Advantage plan covers prescription drugs, make sure the plan formulary (list of drugs covered by the plan) includes your drugs.

You may be able to find plans in your part of North Carolina that offer similar benefits at similar or lower prices than the plan above. Call 1-800-557-6059 TTY 711, 24/7 to speak with a licensed insurance agent who can help you compare plans.

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