Wellcare No Premium Essential (HMO-POS)
Wellcare No Premium Essential (HMO-POS) is a HMO-POS Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
Plan ID: H5475-011-000
Ohio 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 Ohio 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
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly plan premium | $0.00 |
| Vision coverage | |
| Dental coverage | |
| Hearing coverage | |
| Prescription drugs | |
| Medical deductible | $0.00 |
| Out-of-pocket maximum | $4,700.00 |
| Initial drug coverage limit | $0.00 |
| Catastrophic drug coverage limit | $8,000.00 |
| Primary care doctor visit | POS (Out-of-Network): Doctor Office Visit: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit 40% |
| Specialty doctor visit | In-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit: Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $40.00 Prior Authorization Required for Doctor Specialty Visit |
| Inpatient hospital care | In-Network: Acute Hospital Services: $300.00 per day for days 1 to 6 $0.00 per day for days 7 to 90 Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services |
| Urgent care | Urgent Care: Copayment for Urgent Care $0.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Urgent Care waived if you are admitted to hospital within 24 hours Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $120.00 Maximum Plan Benefit of $50,000 |
| Emergency room visit | Emergency Care: Copayment for Emergency Care $120.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Emergency Care waived if you are admitted to the hospital within 24 hours Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $120.00 Maximum Plan Benefit of $50,000 |
| Ambulance transportation | POS (Out-of-Network): Ambulance Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air 40% |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
Wellcare No Premium Essential (HMO-POS) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about Wellcare No Premium Essential (HMO-POS) benefits, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B).
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic services | POS (Out-of-Network): 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 $0.00 Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 20% Prior Authorization Required for Diabetic Supplies and Services Diabetic Supplies and Services limited to those from specified manufacturers(Please see Evidence of Coverage) |
| Durable medical equipment (DME) | POS (Out-of-Network): Durable Medical Equipment: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment 40% |
| Diagnostic tests, lab and radiology services, and X-rays | POS (Out-of-Network): Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab 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% |
| Home health care | POS (Out-of-Network): Home Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 40% |
| Mental health inpatient care | Out-of-Network: 40% per day for days 1 to 90 |
| Mental health outpatient care | POS (Out-of-Network): Outpatient Mental Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 40% |
| Outpatient services/surgery | POS (Out-of-Network): Outpatient Hospital and ASC Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 40% |
| Outpatient substance abuse care | POS (Out-of-Network): Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual or Group Sessions 40% |
| Podiatry services | POS (Out-of-Network): Podiatry Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 40% |
| Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care | In-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: $0.00 per day for days 1 to 20 $203.00 per day for days 21 to 50 $0.00 per day for days 51 to 100 Prior Authorization Required for Skilled Nursing Facility Services |
Dental Benefits
The following dental services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Dental care | In-Network: Preventive Dental: Copayment for Oral Exams $0.00
Comprehensive Dental: Copayment for Medicare-covered Benefits $40.00 Copayment for Non-routine Services $0.00
Prior Authorization Required for Comprehensive Dental |
Vision Benefits
The following vision services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Vision benefits | POS (Out-of-Network): Medicare Covered Vision Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eye Exams 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eyewear 40% |
Hearing Benefits
The following hearing services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Hearing benefits | In-Network: Hearing Exams: Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $40.00 Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0.00
Hearing Aids: Copayment for Hearing Aids $0.00
Prior Authorization Required for Hearing Aids |
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.
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Preventive services and health/wellness education programs | POS (Out-of-Network): Medicare-covered Zero Dollar Preventive Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services 40% |
When reviewing Ohio 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 Ohio 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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