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: H9730-005-000
Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 | $5,000.00 |
| 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 $35.00 Prior Authorization Required for Doctor Specialty Visit |
| Inpatient hospital care | Out-of-Network: 35% per day for days 1 to 90 |
| Urgent care | Urgent Care: Copayment for Urgent Care $25.00 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 35% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air 35% |
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 35% |
| 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) | 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 | In-Network: Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests $0.00 to $50.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Lab Services $0.00 to $50.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $0.00 to $225.00 Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 20% Copayment for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services $0.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services |
| Home health care | In-Network: Home Health Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Home Health Services $0.00 Prior Authorization Required for Home Health Services |
| Mental health inpatient care | Out-of-Network: 35% 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 35% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 35% |
| Outpatient services/surgery | POS (Out-of-Network): Outpatient Hospital and ASC Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services 35% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 35% |
| Outpatient substance abuse care | In-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $40.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $40.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services |
| Over-the-counter items | In-Network: Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items: Copayment for Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0.00 Maximum Plan Benefit of $27.00 every month Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) offerred as a Part C OTC benefit |
| Podiatry services | POS (Out-of-Network): Podiatry Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 35% |
| 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 | POS (Out-of-Network): Medicare Covered Dental Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental 35% |
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 $35.00 Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0.00
Eyewear: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $0.00 Maximum Plan Allowance of $300.00 every year for all Non-Medicare covered eyewear 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 | POS (Out-of-Network): Medicare Covered Hearing Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams 35% |
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 | In-Network: $0.00 copay for Medicare Covered Preventive Services: Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening Alcohol misuse screenings & counseling Bone mass measurements (bone density) Cardiovascular disease screenings Cardiovascular disease (behavioral therapy) Cervical & vaginal cancer screening Colorectal cancer screenings Depression screenings Diabetes screenings Diabetes self-management training Glaucoma tests Hepatitis B (HBV) infection screening Hepatitis C screening test HIV screening Lung cancer screening Mammograms (screening) Nutrition therapy services Obesity screenings & counseling One-time Welcome to Medicare preventive visit Prostate cancer screenings(PSA) Sexually transmitted infections screening & counseling Shots:
Yearly "Wellness" visit |
When reviewing Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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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