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Wellcare Low Premium Open (PPO) - H8711-004-000
$43.00
Monthly Premium
Wellcare Low Premium Open (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
Plan ID: H8711-004-000
* Every year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.
$43.00
Monthly Premium
New Jersey 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 New Jersey Medicare Advantage plans like the one below and find a plan that offers the benefits you want at an affordable price.
Enrollment may be limited to certain times of the year. See why you may be able to enroll.
Basic Costs and Coverage
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly plan premium | $43.00 |
| Vision coverage | |
| Dental coverage | |
| Hearing coverage | |
| Prescription drugs | |
| Medical deductible | $500.00 |
| Out-of-pocket maximum | $8,850.00 |
| Initial drug coverage limit | $0.00 |
| Catastrophic drug coverage limit | $8,000.00 |
| Primary care doctor visit | Out-of-Network: Doctor Office Visit: Copayment for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit $50.00 |
| 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: Copayment for Acute Hospital Services per Stay $1600.00 Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services |
| Urgent care | Urgent Care: Copayment for Urgent Care $40.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Urgent Care waived if you are admitted to hospital within 24 hours Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $100.00 Maximum Plan Benefit of $50,000 |
| Emergency room visit | Emergency Care: Copayment for Emergency Care $100.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Emergency Care waived if you are admitted to the hospital within 24 hours Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $100.00 Maximum Plan Benefit of $50,000 |
| Ambulance transportation | Out-of-Network: Ambulance Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground $290.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air $290.00 |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
Wellcare Low Premium Open (PPO) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about Wellcare Low Premium Open (PPO) benefits, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B).
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic services | In-Network: Chiropractic Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $15.00 Prior Authorization Required for Chiropractic Services |
| 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) | Out-of-Network: Durable Medical Equipment: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment 25% |
| 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 50% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Lab Services 50% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 50% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 50% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services 50% |
| 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: 30% per day for days 1 to 90 |
| Mental health outpatient care | Out-of-Network: Outpatient Mental Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 50% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 50% |
| Outpatient services/surgery | In-Network: Outpatient Hospital Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $0.00 to $375.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services Outpatient Observation Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per stay $100.00 to $375.00 Ambulatory Surgical Center Services: Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $250.00 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 |
| Podiatry services | In-Network: Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $40.00 Prior Authorization Required for Podiatry Services |
| 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 $40.00 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 care | In-Network: Eye Exams: Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0.00 to $40.00 Prior Authorization Required for Eye Exams Eyewear: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $0.00 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 care | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Hearing Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams $60.00 |
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 |
Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage
The Wellcare Low Premium Open (PPO) offers prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $500.00 (excludes Tiers 1, 2, and 6)
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| Coverage | Cost |
| Annual drug deductible | $500.00 (excludes Tiers 1, 2, and 6) |
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| Tier 6 |
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| Annual drug deductible | $500.00 (excludes Tiers 1, 2, and 6) |
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| Tier 6 |
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| Annual drug deductible | $500.00 (excludes Tiers 1, 2, and 6) |
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When reviewing New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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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