Wellcare Advantage Simple (PFFS) Plan Details for Schuyler County, NY
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*CMS rated this Wellcare plan (H2816-038-0) 3.5 (Above Average) out of 5 stars.
Wellcare Advantage Simple (PFFS) is a Medicare Advantage plan with Part D benefits. The 2025 Annual Enrollment period starts October 15. Plan benefits begin January 1.
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Wellcare Advantage Simple Basic Details
Plan Basics | |
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Plan ID: | H2816-038-0 |
Plan Type: | PFFS |
Plan Year: | 2025 |
Premium: | $0.00/mo Plus your Medicare Part B premium. |
Health Plan Deductible: | $0.00 |
Out-of-Pocket Maximum: | 6,700.00 /yr |
Part B Reduction: | $0.00/mo |
Drug Plan Benefit: | Not Included |
Supplemental Benefits: | Vision, Hearing |
Availability: | Schuyler County, NY |
Insured By: | Wellcare |
Summary of Benefits |
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Wellcare Out-of-Pocket Costs
This Wellcare Part C plan has cost-sharing. These are costs you pay out-of-pocket when you use approved health services. The following table summarizes the most common in-network out-of-pocket costs in plan H2816-038-0.
NOTE: Certain preventive services are covered 100% by the plan as a Part B benefit.
Healthcare Service | Member Cost |
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Doctor Visits (In-Network) | |
Primary: | $0 Copay |
Specialist: | $20 Copay |
Preventive care: | $0 Copay |
Foot Care (In-Network) | |
Foot exams and treatment (Medicare-covered): | $20 Copay |
Routine foot care: | Not Covered |
Chiropractic Care (In-Network) | |
Medicare-covered chiropractic care: | $20 Copay |
Routine chiropractic care: | Not Covered |
Emergency Care / Urgent Care | |
Emergency room care: | $125 Copay |
Urgent care: | $35 Copay |
Ground ambulance: | $335 Copay |
Inpatient hospital coverage: | $325.00 per day for days 1 through 6 $0.00 per day for days 7 and beyond |
Outpatient hospital coverage: | $200 Copay |
Skilled Nursing Facility: | $0.00 per day for days 1 through 20 $214.00 per day for days 21 through 60 $0.00 per day for days 61 and beyond |
Optional supplemental benefits: | |
Mental Health Services (In-Network) | |
Outpatient individual therapy visit with a psychiatrist: | $0 Copay |
Outpatient group therapy visit with a psychiatrist: | $0 Copay |
Inpatient hospital - psychiatric: | $260.00 per day for days 1 through 6 $0.00 per day for days 7 and beyond |
Outpatient group therapy visit: | $0 Copay |
Outpatient individual therapy visit: | $0 |
Rehabilitation Services (In-Network) | |
Physical therapy and speech and language therapy visit: | $20 Copay |
Occupational therapy visit: | $20 Copay |
Medical Equipment / Supplies (In-Network) | |
Diabetes supplies: | $0 Copay |
Durable medical equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, oxygen): | 20% Coinsurance |
Prosthetics (e.g., braces, artificial limbs): | 20% Coinsurance |
Diagnostic Procedures / Lab Services / Imaging (In-Network) | |
Diagnostic radiology services (e.g., MRI): | $280 Copay |
Lab services: | $50 Copay |
Outpatient x-rays: | $25 Copay |
Diagnostic tests and procedures: | $0 Copay |
Medicare Part B Drugs (In-Network) | |
Chemotherapy: | 20% Coinsurance |
Other Part B drugs (Medicare-covered) | 20% Coinsurance |
Feel free to download our Wellcare Advantage Simple Summary of Benefits information.
Supplemental Benefits
The following is a summary of the supplemental benefits Wellcare includes with this plan:
Supplemental Healthcare Service | Member Cost |
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Preventive Dental | |
Oral exam (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Fluoride treatment (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Dental x-ray(s) (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Cleaning (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Comprehensive Dental | |
Periodontics (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Non-routine services (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Diagnostic services (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Extractions (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Endodontics (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Restorative services (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Prosthodontics, other oral/maxillofacial surgery, other services (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Hearing Aids | |
Fitting/evaluation (In-Network) | Covered Limits may apply |
Hearing aids (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Hearing exam (In-Network) | Covered Limits may apply |
Vision | Maximum vision benefit: | $2.00 Every three years |
Eyeglasses (frames and lenses) (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Routine eye exam (In-Network) | $0 Copay |
Contact lenses (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Prescription Drug Plan Costs & Benefits
This plan does not include a Medicare Part D plan for prescriptions.
CMS 5-Star Rating Marks
Each year the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rates health plans (Part C) in five broad categories and drug plans (Part D) in four broad categories using a 5-star rating system. Here are the most recent CMS ratings for Wellcare Advantage Simple .
CMS Measure | Star Rating |
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2025 Overall Rating | |
Staying Healthy: Screenings, Tests, Vaccines | |
Managing Chronic (Long Term) Conditions | |
Member Experience with Health Plan | |
Complaints and Changes in Plans Performance | |
Health Plan Customer Service | Not enough data available |
Drug Plan Customer Service | |
Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan | |
Member Experience with the Drug Plan | Not enough data available |
Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing |
Additional Plan Options
The Medicare Part C program offers a myriad of HMO, PPO, and PFFS plan options, including these plans:
- Wellcare Premium Ultra
- Wellcare Advantage Simple
- Wellcare Advantage Simple
- Wellcare Advantage Premium Enhanced
- Wellcare Premium Enhanced
If you are enrolled in a Part C plan with prescription drug coverage, you cannot be enrolled in a stand-alone Medicare Part D plan, regardless of your chosen insurance company.
You cannot be enrolled in a Part C health plan and simultaneously hold Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap). Medicare Supplement plans are only compatible with Medicare Parts A and B.
Contact Wellcare
Plan Website: | http://www.wellcare.com/medicare |
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Formulary Information: | http://www.wellcare.com/medicare |
Pharmacy Information: | Wellcare Pharmacy Page |
Prospective Members: | (800)225-8017 |
TTY Users: | 711 |
If you qualify for Medicare benefits but have not yet enrolled or verified your enrollment status, you can do so on the Social Security Administration website. You can learn more about the Medicare Part C program on www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE.
Citations & References
- Wellcare, http://www.wellcare.com/medicare, Last Accessed February 20, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "Your health plan options", Last Accessed February 20, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "How Original Medicare Works", Last Accessed February 19, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "Medicare & You", Last Accessed February 19, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "What Medicare Covers", Last Accessed February 7, 2023
- CMS.gov, Landscape Source Files, Last Accessed February 21, 2024
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance, Last Accessed February 21, 2024
- CMS.gov, Plan Benefits Package, Last Accessed February 21, 2024
Plans Offered
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