Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) Plan Details for Durham County, NC
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*CMS rated this Wellcare plan (H1914-009-0) 3.5 (Above Average) out of 5 stars.
Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) is a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription benefits. Eligibility and enrollment periods apply. Online enrollment available.
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Wellcare Assist Open Basic Details
Plan Basics | |
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Plan ID: | H1914-009-0 |
Plan Type: | PPO |
Plan Year: | 2025 |
Premium: | $32.20/mo Plus your Medicare Part B premium. |
Health Plan Deductible: | $0.00 |
Out-of-Pocket Maximum: | 4,200.00 /yr (in-network) |
Part B Reduction: | $0.00/mo |
Drug Plan Benefit: | Basic, $500.00 deductible |
Supplemental Benefits: | Vision, Hearing |
Availability: | Durham County, NC |
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 H1914-009-0.
NOTE: Certain preventive services are covered 100% by the plan as a Part B benefit.
Doctor's Office Visits
Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
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Primary: | $0 Copay |
Specialist: | $15 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Emergency, Urgent, and Inpatient Hospital Coverage
Service | Enrollee Cost |
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Emergency room care: | $125 Copay |
Urgent care: | $30 Copay |
Ground ambulance: | $280 Copay |
Inpatient hospital care: | $325.00 per day for days 1 through 6 $0.00 per day for days 7 and beyond |
Skilled Nursing Facility: | $0.00 per day for days 1 through 20 $214.00 per day for days 21 through 70 $0.00 per day for days 71 and beyond |
Foot Care
Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
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Foot Exams and Treatments (Medicare-covered): | $15 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Routine Foot Care: | $15 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Chiropractic Care
Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
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Medicare-covered chiropractic: | $15 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Routine chiropractic: | Not Covered |
Mental Health Services
Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
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Outpatient individual therapy: | $25 Copay |
Outpatient group therapy: | $25 Copay |
Inpatient psychiatric hospital care: | $325.00 per day for days 1 through 7 $0.00 per day for days 8 and beyond |
Rehabilitation Services
Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
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Physical therapy and speech and language therapy: | $15 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Occupational therapy: | $15 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Medical Equipment and Supplies
Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
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Diabetes supplies: | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Durable medical equipment: | 20% Coinsurance Prior Authorization Required |
Prosthetics: | 20% Coinsurance |
Diagnostics, Lab Services, and Imaging
Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
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Diagnostic radiology services: | $280 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Lab services: | $50 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Outpatient x-rays: | $45 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Diagnostic tests and procedures: | $50 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Medicare Part B Drugs
Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
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Chemotherapy: | 20% Coinsurance |
Other Part B drugs (Medicare-covered): | 20% Coinsurance |
Dental Services
Service | Member Cost (in-network) |
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Medicare Covered Preventive Dental | $15 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Oral exam | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Dental x-rays | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Cleaning | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Periodontics | Not Covered |
Endodontics | Not Covered |
Restorative Services | Not Covered |
Hearing Aids and Services
Service | Member Cost (in-network) |
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Fitting/evaluation | Covered Limits may apply |
Hearing aids | Covered Limits may apply |
Hearing exam | Covered Limits may apply |
Vision Services
Service | Member Cost (in-network) |
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Medicare-covered eye exam | $ to $15 Copay |
Routine eye exam | $0 Copay 1 Every year |
Eyewear benefits | Eyeglasses: No Contact Lenses: No Eyeglass Lenses: No Eyeglass Frames: No Eyewear Upgrades: No |
Maximum eyewear benefit: | $2.00 Every three years |
Feel free to download our Wellcare Assist Open Summary of Benefits information.
Prescription Drug Costs & Benefits
Wellcare Assist Open includes a basic benefit Medicare Part D plan (PDP). Basic plans meet the minimum coverage standards set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). These plans may have higher cost-sharing, deductibles, or limited drug coverage compared to enhanced plans, but they still provide essential prescription drug coverage at a lower premium.
As of 2023, approximately 75% of people on Medicare are enrolled in enhanced plans.
Part D Prescription Drug Premium
The table below outlines the Part D premium costs for this Wellcare plan, showing the monthly portion of the total premium dedicated to prescription drug coverage. While the Part D premium is included in the overall plan cost, some plans may have supplemental charges or offer assistance through the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program. Also known as Extra Help, LIS is a Social Security initiative that helps individuals with limited income and resources reduce or eliminate Part D expenses.
Basic Part D Premium: | $32.20 |
Supplemental Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
Total Part D Premium: | $32.20 |
Low Income Premium Subsidy: | $51.22 |
Low Income Premium Subsidy CMS Pays: | $32.20 |
Low Income Subsidy Premium: | $0.00 |
If you would like more information about the Extra Help program, you can refer to the Social Security Extra Help page.
Prescription Drug Plan Deductible
The Medicare Part D annual deductible with this plan is $500.00. You must pay this amount at the pharmacy before Wellcare begins paying its share.
Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
In addition to the plan's monthly premium and deductible, Wellcare Assist Open has out-of-pocket costs you must pay when you pick up your prescriptions.
Drug Tier | Retail | Mail Order | |
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Preferred Generic* | $14.00 | $19.00 | |
Generic | $19.00 | $20.00 | |
Preferred Brand | 23.00% | 23.00% | |
Non-Preferred Drug | $100.00 | $100.00 | |
Specialty Tier | 25.00% | 25.00% | |
Select Care Drugs* | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
*The Part D deductible does not apply. |
CMS 5-Star Rating Marks
The following table shows the quality ratings for this Wellcare plan. Each year 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 ratings for Wellcare Assist Open .
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 | |
Drug Plan Customer Service | |
Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan | |
Member Experience with the Drug Plan | |
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 Simple Open (PPO)
- Wellcare Giveback Open (PPO)
- Wellcare Assist Open (PPO)
- Wellcare Simple Open (PPO)
- Wellcare Giveback Open (PPO)
- Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open (PPO)
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
Website: | Wellcare Plan Page |
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Providers: | Wellcare Providers Page |
Formulary: | Wellcare Formulary Page |
Pharmacy: | Wellcare Pharmacy Page |
New Member Health Plan Help: | (555)555-5555 |
New Member Health Plan TTY: | 711 |
New Member Part D Help: | (555)555-5555 |
New Member Part D 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 Handbook", 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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