Wellcare Patriot Giveback (HMO-POS)
Wellcare Patriot Giveback (HMO-POS) is a HMO-POS Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
Plan ID: H4847-006-000
South 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 South 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 | $0.00 |
| Vision coverage | |
| Dental coverage | |
| Hearing coverage | |
| Prescription drugs | |
| Medical deductible | ($1.00) |
| Out-of-pocket maximum | $7,550.00 |
| Initial drug coverage limit | $0.00 |
| Catastrophic drug coverage limit | $7,400.00 |
| 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 $50.00 Prior Authorization Required for Doctor Specialty Visit |
| Inpatient hospital care | Out-of-Network: 30% per day for days 1 to 90 |
| Urgent care | Urgent Care: Copayment for Urgent Care $35.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Urgent Care waived if you are admitted to hospital within 24 hours Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $95.00 Maximum Plan Benefit of $50,000 |
| Emergency room visit | Emergency Care: Copayment for Emergency Care $95.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Emergency Care waived if you are admitted to the hospital within 24 hours Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $95.00 Maximum Plan Benefit of $50,000 |
| Ambulance transportation | In-Network: Ground Ambulance: Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $290.00 Air Ambulance: Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $290.00 Please see Evidence of Coverage for Prior Authorization rules |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
Wellcare Patriot Giveback (HMO-POS) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about Wellcare Patriot Giveback (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 30% |
| Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoring | POS (Out-of-Network): Diabetic Supplies and Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies and Services 30% |
| Durable medical equipment (DME) | POS (Out-of-Network): Durable Medical Equipment: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment 30% |
| 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 $100.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Lab Services $0.00 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 $300.00 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 | POS (Out-of-Network): Home Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 30% |
| Mental health inpatient care | Out-of-Network: 30% per day for days 1 to 90 |
| Mental health outpatient care | In-Network: Outpatient Mental Health Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $25.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $25.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Mental Health Services |
| Outpatient services/surgery | POS (Out-of-Network): Outpatient Hospital and ASC Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services 30% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 30% |
| Outpatient substance abuse care | POS (Out-of-Network): Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual or Group Sessions 30% |
| Over-the-counter items | In-Network: Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items: Copayment for Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0.00 Maximum Plan Benefit of $50.00 every three months Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) offerred as a Part C OTC benefit |
| Podiatry services | In-Network: Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $50.00 Prior Authorization Required for Podiatry Services |
| Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care | Out-of-Network: 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.
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Dental care | In-Network: Preventive Dental: Copayment for Oral Exams $0.00
Comprehensive Dental: Copayment for Medicare-covered Benefits $50.00 Coinsurance for Non-routine Services 40%
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 30% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eyewear 30% |
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 30% |
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 30% |
When reviewing South 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 South 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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