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Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) - H1914-001-000

3.5 out of 5 stars* for plan year 2025

$0.00

Monthly Premium

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

Plan ID: H1914-001-000

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

$0.00

Monthly Premium

Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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$0.00
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
Hearing coverage
Prescription drugs
Medical deductible$420.00
Out-of-pocket maximum$8,850.00
Initial drug coverage limit$0.00
Catastrophic drug coverage limit$2,000.00
Primary care doctor visitIn-Network:

Doctor Office Visit:
Copayment for Primary Care Office Visit $0
Specialty doctor visitIn-Network:

Doctor Specialty Visit:
Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $30
Prior Authorization Required for Doctor Specialty Visit
Inpatient hospital careIn-Network:

Acute Hospital Services:
$615 per day for days 1 to 3
$0 per day for days 4 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 $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
Out-of-Network:

Ambulance Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground $300
Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air $300

Health Care Services and Medical Supplies

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

CoverageDetails
Chiropractic servicesIn-Network:

Chiropractic Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $15
Prior Authorization Required for Chiropractic Services
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)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
30%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Lab Services
30%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 30%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 30%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services 30%
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 careIn-Network:

Home Health Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Home Health Services $0
Prior Authorization Required for Home Health Services
Mental health inpatient care
Out-of-Network:

Psychiatric Hospital Services:
30% per day for days 1 to 90
Mental health outpatient care
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Mental Health Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 30%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 30%
Outpatient services/surgery
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services 30%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 30%
Outpatient Hospital and ASC Services Outpatient Hospital Services: The $0 co-payment is for diagnostic colonoscopy. The coinsurance is for outpatient surgical services. The maximum co-payment is for outpatient non-surgical services, including outpatient palliative care.
Outpatient substance abuse careIn-Network:

Outpatient Substance Abuse Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $35
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $35
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services
Over-the-counter items
OTC allowance of $39 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 30%
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) careIn-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

Dental Benefits

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

CoverageDetails
Dental careIn-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
  • Maximum 2 visits every year
Copayment for Dental x-rays $0
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Copayment for Other diagnostic services $0
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Copayment for Prophylaxis $0
  • Maximum 2 visits every year
Copayment for Fluoride treatment $0
  • Maximum 1 visit every year
Copayment for Other preventive services $0
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)

Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental:
Copayment for Non-medicare comprehensive $0
Copayment for Restorative services $0
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Copayment for Endodontics $0
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Copayment for Periodontics $0
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Copayment for Maxillofacial surgery $0
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Copayment for Adjunctive general services $0
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Maximum Plan Benefit of $1,000 every year

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 $30
Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0
  • Maximum 1 Routine Eye Exam every year

Eyewear:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $0
Maximum Plan Allowance of $100 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 $30
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 $350 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 Simple Open (PPO) offers prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $420.00 (excludes Tiers 1, 2, and 6)

Coverage & Cost
Coverage
Cost
Annual drug deductible$420.00 (excludes Tiers 1, 2, and 6)
Tier 1
  • Preferred retail $0.00
  • Standard retail $5.00
  • Preferred mail order $0.00
  • Standard mail order $5.00
Tier 2
  • Preferred retail $0.00
  • Standard retail $10.00
  • Preferred mail order $0.00
  • Standard mail order $10.00
Tier 6
  • Preferred retail $0.00
  • Standard retail $0.00
  • Preferred mail order $0.00
  • Standard mail order $0.00
Annual drug deductible$420.00 (excludes Tiers 1, 2, and 6)
Tier 1
  • Preferred retail $0.00
  • Standard retail $10.00
  • Preferred mail order $0.00
  • Standard mail order $10.00
Tier 2
  • Preferred retail $0.00
  • Standard retail $20.00
  • Preferred mail order $0.00
  • Standard mail order $20.00
Tier 6
  • Preferred retail $0.00
  • Standard retail $0.00
  • Preferred mail order $0.00
  • Standard mail order $0.00
Annual drug deductible$420.00 (excludes Tiers 1, 2, and 6)
Tier 1
  • Preferred retail $0.00
  • Standard retail $15.00
  • Preferred mail order $0.00
  • Standard mail order $15.00
Tier 2
  • Preferred retail $0.00
  • Standard retail $30.00
  • Preferred mail order $0.00
  • Standard mail order $30.00
Tier 6
  • Preferred retail $0.00
  • Standard retail $0.00
  • Preferred mail order $0.00
  • Standard mail order $0.00

When reviewing Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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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