Wellcare Mutual of Omaha Simple Open (PPO)

Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.
Wellcare Mutual of Omaha Simple Open (PPO) H5965-002 Plan Details
2.5 out of 5 stars

Wellcare Mutual of Omaha Simple Open (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.
Plan ID: H5965-002

HelpAdvisor Editorial Team analysis of data from the 2025 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.

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Monthly Premium

Wellcare Mutual of Omaha Simple Open (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.
Plan ID: H5965-002

HelpAdvisor Editorial Team analysis of data from the 2025 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 Mutual of Omaha Simple Open (PPO) H5965-002 Plan Details
2.5 out of 5 stars

Wellcare Mutual of Omaha Simple Open (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.
Plan ID: H5965-002

HelpAdvisor Editorial Team analysis of data from the 2025 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.

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Monthly Premium

Basic Costs and Coverage

Coverage Cost
Monthly Deductible $420
Out of Pocket Max In-Network: $5900
Out-of-Network: N/A
Initial Coverage Limit $2000
Catastrophic Coverage Limit $2,000
Primary Care Doctor Visit
In-Network:

Doctor Office Visit:
Copayment for Primary Care Office Visit $0
Out-of-Network:

Doctor Office Visit Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit $25
Specialty Doctor Visit
In-Network:

Doctor Specialty Visit:
Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $25
Prior Authorization Required for Doctor Specialty Visit
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Doctor Specialty Visit Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit $50
Inpatient Hospital Care
In-Network:

Acute Hospital Services:
$400 per day for days 1 to 5
$0 per day for days 6 to 90
Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Acute Hospital Services:
30% per day for days 1 to 90
Urgent Care
Copayment for Urgent Care $55
Copayment for Medicare Covered Urgent Care waived if you are admitted to hospital within 24 hours

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $125
Maximum Plan Benefit of $50,000
Emergency Room Visit
Copayment for Emergency Care $125
Copayment for Medicare Covered Emergency Care waived if you are admitted to the hospital with in 24 hours

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $125
Maximum Plan Benefit of $50,000
Ambulance Transportation
In-Network:

Ground Ambulance:
Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $300

Air Ambulance:
Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $300
Prior Authorization Required for Air Ambulance
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Ambulance Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground $300
Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air $300

Health Care Services and Medical Supplies

Wellcare Mutual of Omaha Simple Open (PPO) 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 $0
Copayment for Routine Care $0
  • Maximum 12 Routine Care every year
Prior Authorization Required for Chiropractic Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 40%
Diabetes Supplies, Training, Nutrition Therapy and Monitoring
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diabetic Supplies $0
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 20%
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies and Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies 20%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 20%
Durable Medical Eqipment (DME)
In-Network:
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Durable Medical Equipment 20%
Prior Authorization Required for Durable Medical Equipment
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment 20%
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 to $50
Copayment for Medicare-covered Lab Services $0 to $50
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services
Diagnostic Tests, Lab and Radiology Services, and X-Rays Outpatient Diagnostic Procedures/Tests: The minimum cost share is for spirometry testing and specified testing-related services. The maximum cost share is for all other services. The removal of abnormal tissue and/or polyps during a colonoscopy performed as a preventive screening for colorectal cancer will be covered at a $0 co-payment.

Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $0 to $300
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 20%
Copayment for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services $75
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests
40%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Lab Services
40%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 40%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 40%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services 40%
Diagnostic Tests, Lab and Radiology Services, and X-Rays Outpatient Diagnostic Procedures/Tests: The minimum cost share is for spirometry testing and specified testing-related services. The maximum cost share is for all other services. The removal of abnormal tissue and/or polyps during a colonoscopy performed as a preventive screening for colorectal cancer will be covered at a $0 co-payment.
Home Health Care
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Home Health Services $0
Prior Authorization Required for Home Health Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Home Health Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 40%
Mental Health Inpatient Care
In-Network:

Psychiatric Hospital Services:
$465 per day for days 1 to 4
$0 per day for days 5 to 90
Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Psychiatric Hospital Services:
30% per day for days 1 to 90
Mental Health Outpatient Care
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $40
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $40
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Mental Health Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 40%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 40%
Outpatient Services / Surgery
In-Network:

Outpatient Hospital Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $0 to $500
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services
Outpatient Hospital and ASC Services Outpatient Hospital Services: The $0 cost share is for diagnostic colonoscopy. The maximum cost share is for outpatient surgical services. The cost share for outpatient non-surgical services, including outpatient palliative care is $300.

Outpatient Observation Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per stay $125 to $500
Outpatient Services/Surgery Observation Services: The minimum cost share is charged when a member enters observation status through the ER/ED. The maximum cost share is charged when a member enters observation status through an outpatient facility.

Ambulatory Surgical Center Services:
Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $250
Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services 40%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 40%
Outpatient Hospital and ASC Services Outpatient Hospital Services: The $0 cost share is for diagnostic colonoscopy. The maximum cost share is for outpatient surgical services. The cost share for outpatient non-surgical services, including outpatient palliative care is $300.
Outpatient Substance Abuse Care
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $40
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $40
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Outpatient Substance Abuse Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 40%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 40%
Over-the-counter (OTC) Items
OTC allowance of $91 every quarter is loaded into the Wellcare Spendables card on a quarterly basis. Benefit is designed to allow members the flexibility to purchase OTC items at participating retailers, online, phone order, or catalog order. Benefit expires at end of quarter if unused.

OTC allowance of $91 every quarter is loaded into the Wellcare Spendables card on a quarterly basis. Benefit is designed to allow members the flexibility to purchase OTC items at participating retailers, online, phone order, or catalog order. Benefit expires at end of quarter if unused.
Podiatry Services
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $25
Prior Authorization Required for Podiatry Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Podiatry Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services $50
Skilled Nursing Facility Care
In-Network:

Skilled Nursing Facility Services:
$0 per day for days 1 to 20
$214 per day for days 21 to 60
$0 per day for days 61 to 100
Prior Authorization Required for Skilled Nursing Facility Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Skilled Nursing Facility Services:
30% 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:

Medicare Covered Preventive Dental:
Copayment for Office Visit $25
Prior Authorization Required for Medicare Covered Preventive Dental

Non-Medicare Covered Preventive Dental:
Copayment for Non-medicare preventive $0
Copayment for Oral exams $0
  • Maximum 2 visits every year
Copayment for Dental x-rays $0
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Copayment for Other diagnostic services $0
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Copayment for Prophylaxis $0
  • Maximum 2 visits every year
Copayment for Fluoride treatment $0
  • Maximum 1 visit every year
Copayment for Other preventive services $0
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)

Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental:
Copayment for Non-medicare comprehensive $0
Copayment for Restorative services $0
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Copayment for Endodontics $0
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Copayment for Periodontics $0
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Copayment for Prothodontics, removable $0
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Copayment for Prothodontics, fixed $0
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Copayment for Maxillofacial surgery $0
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Copayment for Adjunctive general services $0
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Maximum Plan Benefit of $1,500 every year
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Preventive Dental Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Preventive Dental $50

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 to $25
Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0
  • Maximum 1 Routine Eye Exam every year

Eyewear:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $0
Maximum Plan Allowance of $200 every year
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Eye Exams Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Eye Exams $0 to $50
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eyewear 40%

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 $25
Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0
  • Maximum 1 visit every year
Copayment for Fitting/Evaluation for Hearing Aid $0
  • Maximum 1 visit every year
Prior Authorization Required for Hearing Exams

Hearing Aids:
Copayment for Hearing Aids $0
  • Maximum 2 Hearing Aids every year
Maximum Plan Benefit of $500 every year per ear
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Hearing Exams Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams $50

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
    Out-of-Network:

    Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services:
    Copayment for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services $0

    Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage

    The Wellcare Mutual of Omaha Simple Open (PPO) plan offers the following prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $420 (excludes Tiers 1, 2 and 6) per year.

    Coverage
    Cost
    Coverage & Cost
    Annual Drug Deductible $420 (excludes Tiers 1, 2 and 6)
    Preferred Generic
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
    • Standard retail $5.00
    • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
    • Standard mail order $5.00
    Generic
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
    • Standard retail $10.00
    • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
    • Standard mail order $10.00
    Select Care Drugs
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
    • Standard retail $0.00
    • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
    • Standard mail order $0.00
    Annual Drug Deductible $420 (excludes Tiers 1, 2 and 6)
    Preferred Generic
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
    • Standard retail $10.00
    • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
    • Standard mail order $10.00
    Generic
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
    • Standard retail $20.00
    • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
    • Standard mail order $20.00
    Select Care Drugs
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
    • Standard retail $0.00
    • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
    • Standard mail order $0.00
    Annual Drug Deductible $420 (excludes Tiers 1, 2 and 6)
    Preferred Generic
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
    • Standard retail $15.00
    • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
    • Standard mail order $15.00
    Generic
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
    • Standard retail $30.00
    • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
    • Standard mail order $30.00
    Select Care Drugs
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
    • Standard retail $0.00
    • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
    • Standard mail order $0.00