Wellcare Premium Hybrid Open (PPO)
Wellcare Premium Hybrid Open (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
Plan ID: H0074-002-000
Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 | $232.00 |
| Vision coverage | |
| Dental coverage | |
| Hearing coverage | |
| Prescription drugs | |
| Medical deductible | $0.00 |
| Out-of-pocket maximum | $3,450.00 |
| Initial drug coverage limit | $0.00 |
| Catastrophic drug coverage limit | $7,400.00 |
| Primary care doctor visit | Out-of-Network: Doctor Office Visit: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit 20% |
| Specialty doctor visit | In-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit: Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $0.00 Prior Authorization Required for Doctor Specialty Visit |
| Inpatient hospital care | In-Network: Acute Hospital Services: $0.00 per day for days 1 to 90 Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services |
| Urgent care | Urgent Care: Copayment for Urgent Care $0.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Urgent Care waived if you are admitted to hospital within 24 hours Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $50.00 Maximum Plan Benefit of $50,000 |
| Emergency room visit | Emergency Care: Copayment for Emergency Care $50.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Emergency Care waived if you are admitted to the hospital within 24 hours Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $50.00 Maximum Plan Benefit of $50,000 |
| Ambulance transportation | Out-of-Network: Ambulance Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground $0.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air $0.00 |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
Wellcare Premium Hybrid Open (PPO) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about Wellcare Premium Hybrid 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 20% |
| Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoring | In-Network: Diabetic Supplies and Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Diabetic Supplies $0.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts $0.00 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: Copayment for Medicare-covered Durable Medical Equipment $0.00 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 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 Copayment for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services $0.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services $0.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services |
| Home health care | Out-of-Network: Home Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 20% |
| Mental health inpatient care | In-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: $0.00 per day for days 1 to 90 Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services |
| Mental health outpatient care | In-Network: Outpatient Mental Health Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $0.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $0.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Mental Health Services |
| Outpatient services/surgery | Out-of-Network: Outpatient Hospital and ASC Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services 20% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 20% |
| Outpatient substance abuse care | Out-of-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual or Group Sessions 20% |
| Over-the-counter items | In-Network: Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items: Copayment for Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0.00 Maximum Plan Benefit of $55.00 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 $0.00 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 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 $0.00 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 | In-Network: Eye Exams: Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0.00 Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0.00
Eyewear: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $0.00 Maximum Plan Allowance of $400.00 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 | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Hearing Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams 20% Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Services: Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Exams 40% Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Aids 40% |
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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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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