Wellcare Assist Open (PPO)
Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
Plan ID: H7175-003-000
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
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly plan premium | $36.40 |
| Vision coverage | |
| Dental coverage | |
| Hearing coverage | |
| Prescription drugs | |
| Medical deductible | $430.00 |
| Out-of-pocket maximum | $6,000.00 |
| Initial drug coverage limit | $0.00 |
| Catastrophic drug coverage limit | $8,000.00 |
| Primary care doctor visit | In-Network: Doctor Office Visit: Copayment for Primary Care Office Visit $0.00 |
| Specialty doctor visit | In-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit: Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $25.00 Prior Authorization Required for Doctor Specialty Visit |
| Inpatient hospital care | In-Network: Acute Hospital Services: $350.00 per day for days 1 to 5 $0.00 per day for days 6 to 90 Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services |
| Urgent care | Urgent Care: Copayment for Urgent Care $30.00 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 | In-Network: Ground Ambulance: Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $280.00 Air Ambulance: Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $280.00 Please see Evidence of Coverage for Prior Authorization rules |
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).
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic services | Out-of-Network: Chiropractic Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 45% |
| Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoring | Out-of-Network: Diabetic Supplies and Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies and Services 45% |
| 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: Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab 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% |
| Home health care | Out-of-Network: Home Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 45% |
| Mental health inpatient care | Out-of-Network: 25% per day for days 1 to 90 |
| Mental health outpatient care | Out-of-Network: Outpatient Mental Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 45% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 45% |
| Outpatient services/surgery | In-Network: Outpatient Hospital Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $0.00 to $300.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services Outpatient Observation Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per stay $120.00 to $300.00 Ambulatory Surgical Center Services: Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $200.00 Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services |
| Outpatient substance abuse care | In-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $25.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $25.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services |
| Over-the-counter items | Out-of-Network: Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items: Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0.00 Maximum Plan Benefit of $125.00 |
| Podiatry services | In-Network: Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $25.00 Copayment for Routine Foot Care $25.00
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| 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 70 $0.00 per day for days 71 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 $25.00 Coinsurance for Non-routine Services 20%
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 | In-Network: Eye Exams: Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0.00 to $25.00 Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0.00
Eyewear: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $0.00 Maximum Plan Allowance of $200.00 every year for all Non-Medicare covered eyewear for in and out of network services combined Prior Authorization Required for Eyewear |
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 $25.00 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 | Out-of-Network: Medicare-covered Zero Dollar Preventive Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services $0.00 |
Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage
The Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) offers prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $430.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 6)
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| Annual drug deductible | $430.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 6) |
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| Tier 6 | |
| Annual drug deductible | $430.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 6) |
| Tier 1 | |
| Tier 6 | |
| Annual drug deductible | $430.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 6) |
| Tier 1 | |
| Tier 6 | |
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.
Plan Documents
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North Carolina Counties Served
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