Wellcare No Premium Essential (HMO-POS)

Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.
Wellcare No Premium Essential (HMO-POS) H9730-005 Plan Details
3.5 out of 5 stars

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

HelpAdvisor Editorial Team analysis of data from the 2024 MA Landscape Source Files and carrier-provided plan data supplied by SunFire, Inc., a private company that creates software solutions for agents and brokers to compare Medicare plans. For more information, visit www.sunfireinc.com.

$0.00
Monthly Premium

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

HelpAdvisor Editorial Team analysis of data from the 2024 MA Landscape Source Files and carrier-provided plan data supplied by SunFire, Inc., a private company that creates software solutions for agents and brokers to compare Medicare plans. For more information, visit www.sunfireinc.com.

Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.
Wellcare No Premium Essential (HMO-POS) H9730-005 Plan Details
3.5 out of 5 stars

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

HelpAdvisor Editorial Team analysis of data from the 2024 MA Landscape Source Files and carrier-provided plan data supplied by SunFire, Inc., a private company that creates software solutions for agents and brokers to compare Medicare plans. For more information, visit www.sunfireinc.com.

$0.00
Monthly Premium

Basic Costs and Coverage

Coverage Cost
Monthly Deductible $0
Out of Pocket Max In-Network: $5000
Out-of-Network: 5000
Initial Coverage Limit $5030
Catastrophic Coverage Limit $8,000
Primary Care Doctor Visit
In-Network:

Doctor Office Visit:
Copayment for Primary Care Office Visit $0.00
POS (Out-of-Network):

Doctor Office Visit:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit 35%
Specialty Doctor Visit
In-Network:

Doctor Specialty Visit:
Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $35.00
Prior Authorization Required for Doctor Specialty Visit
Prior authorization required
POS (Out-of-Network):

Doctor Specialty Visit:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit 35%
Inpatient Hospital Care
In-Network:

Acute Hospital Services:
$300.00 per day for days 1 to 6
$0.00 per day for days 7 to 90
Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:
35% per day for days 1 to 90
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
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 $300.00

Air Ambulance:
Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $300.00

Please see Evidence of Coverage for Prior Authorization rules
Prior authorization required
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 additional benefits and services, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Part B).

Coverage Cost
Chiropractic Services
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $20.00
Prior Authorization Required for Chiropractic Services
Prior authorization required
POS (Out-of-Network):
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 35%
Diabetes Supplies, Training, Nutrition Therapy and Monitoring
In-Network:
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)
Prior authorization required
POS (Out-of-Network):
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies and Services 35%
Durable Medical Eqipment (DME)
In-Network:
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Durable Medical Equipment 20%
Prior Authorization Required for Durable Medical Equipment
Prior authorization required
POS (Out-of-Network):
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment 35%
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
Prior authorization required
POS (Out-of-Network):

Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests 35%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Lab Services 35%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 35%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 35%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services 35%
Home Health Care
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Home Health Services $0.00
Prior Authorization Required for Home Health Services
Prior authorization required
POS (Out-of-Network):
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 35%
Mental Health Inpatient Care
In-Network:

Psychiatric Hospital Services:
$485.00 per day for days 1 to 3
$0.00 per day for days 4 to 90
Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:
35% per day for days 1 to 90
Mental Health Outpatient Care
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $40.00
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $40.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Mental Health Services
Prior authorization required
POS (Out-of-Network):
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 35%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 35%
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 $175.00
Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services
Prior authorization required
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:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $40.00
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $40.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services
Prior authorization required
POS (Out-of-Network):
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual or Group Sessions 35%
Over-the-counter (OTC) 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
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $35.00
Prior Authorization Required for Podiatry Services
Prior authorization required
POS (Out-of-Network):
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 35%
Skilled Nursing Facility 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
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:
35% per day for days 1 to 100

Dental Benefits

The following dental services are covered from in-network providers.

Coverage Cost
Dental Care
In-Network:

Preventive Dental:
Copayment for Oral Exams $0.00
  • Maximum 2 visits every year
Copayment for Prophylaxis (Cleaning) $0.00
  • Maximum 2 visits every year
Copayment for Fluoride Treatment $0.00
  • Maximum 1 visit every year
Copayment for Dental X-Rays $0.00
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Referral Required for Preventive Dental

Comprehensive Dental:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Benefits $35.00
Coinsurance for Non-routine Services 40%
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Coinsurance for Diagnostic Services 40%
  • Maximum 1 visit every year
Coinsurance for Restorative Services 40%
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Coinsurance for Endodontics 40%
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Coinsurance for Periodontics 40%
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Coinsurance for Extractions 40%
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Coinsurance for Prosthodontics, Other Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery, Other Services 40%
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Maximum Plan Benefit of $1000.00 every year for Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive
Prior Authorization Required for Comprehensive Dental
Prior authorization required
POS (Out-of-Network):

Medicare Covered Dental Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental 35%

Vision Benefits

The following vision services are covered from in-network providers.

Coverage Cost
Vision Benefits
In-Network:

Eye Exams:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0.00 to $35.00
Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0.00
  • Maximum 1 Routine Eye Exam every year
Prior Authorization Required for Eye Exams

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
Prior authorization required
POS (Out-of-Network):

Medicare Covered Vision Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eye Exams 35%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eyewear 35%

Hearing Benefits

The following hearing services are covered from in-network providers.

Coverage Cost
Hearing Benefits
In-Network:

Hearing Exams:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $35.00
Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0.00
  • Maximum 1 visit every year
Copayment for Fitting/Evaluation for Hearing Aid $0.00
  • Maximum 1 visit every year
Prior Authorization Required for Hearing Exams

Hearing Aids:
Copayment for Hearing Aids $0.00
  • Maximum 2 Hearing Aids every year
Maximum Plan Benefit of $1000.00 every year per ear
Prior Authorization Required for Hearing Aids
Prior authorization required
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 from in-network providers.

Coverage Cost
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:
  • COVID-19 shots
  • Flu shots
  • Hepatitis B shots
  • Pneumococcal shots
  • Tobacco use cessation
    Yearly "Wellness" visit
    POS (Out-of-Network):

    Medicare-covered Zero Dollar Preventive Services:
    Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services 35%