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By David Bynon [3] · Last updated March 28, 2025

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Special Needs Plans
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Kentucky
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Pulaski County
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Wellcare Dual Reserve

Wellcare Dual Reserve (D-SNP) Plan Details for Pulaski County, KY

Plan Basics | Costs | Drug Coverage | Star Rating | Contact

This page provides coverage and cost details for Wellcare’s H9730-011-0 Medicare SNP plan for 2025. Enrollment is subject to eligibility.

Wellcare logo, a registered trademark of Wellcare
CMS 2025 Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆*

*CMS rated this Wellcare plan (H9730-011-0) 3.5 (Above Average) out of 5 stars.

* Every year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system. The Wellcare logo is a registered trademark.[2] Its use by MedicareWire is strictly for editorial purposes. This is not a solicitation of insurance.

This private health insurance option offers all of the same basic benefits as Original Medicare, but out-of-pocket costs are different. It may include additional benefits that Medicare Part A and Part B do not cover.

Individuals must meet all Dual-Eligible SNP qualification requirements to join this D-SNP plan.

Wellcare Dual Reserve Basic Plan Details

Plan ID
H9730-011-0
Plan Type
HMO-POS D-SNP
Plan Year
2025
Premium
$49.60/mo
Plus your Medicare Part B premium.
Health Plan Deductible
$0.00
Out-of-Pocket Maximum
5,000.00 /yr (in-network)
Part B Reduction
$0.00/mo
Drug Plan Benefit
Basic
$590.00 deductible
Supplemental Benefits
Vision, Hearing
Availability
Pulaski County, KY
Insured By
Wellcare
Summary of Benefits

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Health Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs

The following table is a summary of the most common out-of-pocket costs you will incur if you join this Wellcare plan:

Doctor's Office Visits

Primary
$0 Copay
Specialist
$25 Copay
Prior Authorization Required

Emergency, Urgent, and Inpatient Hospital Coverage

Emergency room care
$125 Copay
Urgent care
$25 Copay
Ground ambulance
$300 Copay
Inpatient hospital care
$300.00 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 50
$0.00 per day for days 51 and beyond

Foot Care

Foot Exams and Treatments (Medicare-covered)
$25 Copay
Prior Authorization Required
Routine Foot Care
Not Covered

Chiropractic Care

Medicare-covered chiropractic
$20 Copay
Prior Authorization Required
Routine chiropractic
$20 Copay
Prior Authorization Required

Mental Health Services

Outpatient individual therapy
$25 Copay
Outpatient group therapy
$25 Copay
Inpatient psychiatric hospital care
$300.00 per day for days 1 through 6
$0.00 per day for days 7 and beyond

Rehabilitation Services

Physical therapy and speech and language therapy
$25 Copay
Prior Authorization Required
Occupational therapy
$25 Copay
Prior Authorization Required

Medical Equipment and Supplies

Diabetes supplies
$0 Copay
Prior Authorization Required
Durable medical equipment
20% Coinsurance
Prior Authorization Required
Prosthetics
20% Coinsurance

Diagnostics, Lab Services, and Imaging

Diagnostic radiology services
$300 Copay
Prior Authorization Required
Lab services
$50 Copay
Prior Authorization Required
Outpatient x-rays
$50 Copay
Prior Authorization Required
Diagnostic tests and procedures
$20 Copay
Prior Authorization Required

Medicare Part B Drugs

Chemotherapy
20% Coinsurance
Other Part B drugs (Medicare-covered)
20% Coinsurance

Dental Services

Medicare Covered Preventive Dental
$25 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

Fitting/evaluation
Covered
Limits may apply
Hearing aids
Covered
Limits may apply
Hearing exam
Covered
Limits may apply

Vision Services

Medicare-covered eye exam
$ to $25 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
If you qualify for Medicare Advantage but don't know where to begin, we have licensed insurance agents[1] at 1-855-728-0510 (TTY 711) who can answer your questions (Mon-Fri 5am-6pm, Sat 6am-5pm PT) and help you get enrolled. There's no obligation.

Prescription Drug Costs & Benefits

Wellcare Dual Reserve includes an basic benefit Medicare Part D plan (PDP). This simply means that the plan covers the minimum amount required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, whereas enhanced benefit plans cover more.

Prescription Drug Premium with Extra Help

Extra Help is a Social Security program that helps people with limited income and resources lower or cut Part D costs. The following table outlines premium assistance details with Extra Help.

Premium Subsidy Details with Extra Help
Low Income Premium Subsidy: ${part_d_lips_amount}
Low Income Premium Subsidy CMS Pays: $49.60
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 Deductible

The Medicare Part D annual deductible with this plan is $590.00. You must pay this amount at the pharmacy before Wellcare begins paying its share.

Prescription Drug Out-of-Pocket Costs

In addition to the plan's monthly premium and deductible, Wellcare Dual Reserve has out-of-pocket costs you must pay when you pick up your prescriptions.

Out-of-Pocket Costs by Drug Tier
Drug Tier Retail Mail Order
Cost data not available.
*The Part D deductible does not apply.

CMS Rating Marks

Each year CMS rates Medicare Special Needs Plans in nine broad categories based on a 5-star system. The table below shows the quality ratings for this Wellcare plan.

CMS Star Ratings for Plan Performance Measures
CMS Measure Star Rating
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 ☆☆☆☆☆

How to Qualify to Enroll in
Wellcare Dual Reserve

To qualify for enrollment in Wellcare Dual Reserve in Pulaski County, you must be eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. To be eligible for Medicare, you must be age 65 or older, or have Social Security Disability Insurance for 24 months. To be eligible for Medicaid, your income and assets must be at or below Kentucky's state thresholds.

Before enrolling in Wellcare Dual Reserve, or any other dual-eligible SNP, be sure to ask the following questions:

  • What costs should I expect to pay out-of-pocket (premiums, deductibles, copayments)?
  • Will I be able to use my doctors? Are they in the plan's network?
  • Are the plan's in-network providers and facilities in convenient locations?
  • Does the plan provide coverage for services I receive from out-of-network providers?
  • Do I need a referral to see a specialist?
  • Are my medications on the Part D plan's formulary? What if I can't afford my medications?
  • What special accommodations does the plan make for persons with disabilities?
  • Does the plan offer free meal delivery after a stay in the hospital?
  • What help is offered for caregivers? Is adult day care covered?
  • Does the plan offer a prepaid card for over the counter medications and covered groceries?

Additional D-SNP Plan Options

Here are some additional Medicare SNP plans that might be worth reviewing:

  1. Wellcare Dual Access
  2. Wellcare Dual Liberty
  3. Wellcare Dual Reserve

Contact Us About Wellcare

Call 1-855-728-0510 (TTY 711) to speak with a licensed HealthCompare insurance agent (Mon-Fri 5am-6pm, Sat 6am-5pm PT) and learn more about this Special Needs Plan and other plans on this site. You may also Enroll Online using our safe and secure online enrollment website or take advantage of the following plan resources:
Helpful Links and Contact Information for Wellcare
Website: Wellcare Plan Page (opens in new tab)
Providers: Wellcare Providers Page (opens in new tab)
Formulary: Wellcare Formulary Page (opens in new tab)
Pharmacy: Wellcare Pharmacy Page (opens in new tab)
New Member Health Plan Help: (800)225-8017
New Member Health Plan TTY: 711
New Member Part D Help: (800)270-5320
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 Advantage program on www.medicare.gov.

Health Plan Compatibility

Medicare Advantage Special Need Plans are not compatible with most other forms of health insurance. If you have Medicare Part A and/or Medicare Part B and join a SNP plan, you will be disenrolled from Original Medicare. You cannot simultaneously enroll in an SNP plan and Medicare Supplement Insurance.

Members of a D-SNP maintain their current Medicaid plan and Medicaid benefits. Veterans with VA Health Benefits might have the option to receive care at a nearby VA hospital.

Citations & References

  • Wellcare, http://www.wellcare.com/medicare, Last Accessed October 13, 2024
  • Medicaid.gov, "Medicaid & CHIP in Kentucky", Last Accessed October 1, 2024
  • CMS.gov, Landscape Source Files, Last Accessed October 2, 2024
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance, Last Accessed October 2, 2024
  • CMS.gov, Plan Benefits Package, Last Accessed October 5, 2024

Research Note: This content is based on independent analysis of CMS data by David Bynon, Medicare analyst and founder of MedicareWire.

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