Wellcare Premium Ultra Open (PPO)
Wellcare Premium Ultra Open (PPO) H5439-011 Plan Details
Wellcare Premium Ultra Open (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.
Plan ID: H5439-011
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.
$146.00
Monthly Premium
Wellcare Premium Ultra Open (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.
Plan ID: H5439-011
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 Premium Ultra Open (PPO) H5439-011 Plan Details
Wellcare Premium Ultra Open (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.
Plan ID: H5439-011
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.
$146.00
Monthly Premium
Basic Costs and Coverage
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monthly Deductible | $420 |
| Out of Pocket Max |
In-Network: $4000 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: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit 30% |
| 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: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit 30% |
| Inpatient Hospital Care | In-Network: Acute Hospital Services: $325 per day for days 1 to 7 $0 per day for days 8 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 $60 Copayment for Medicare Covered Urgent Care waived if you are admitted to hospital within 24 hours Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $140 Maximum Plan Benefit of $50,000 |
| Emergency Room Visit | Copayment for Emergency Care $140 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 $140 Maximum Plan Benefit of $50,000 |
| Ambulance Transportation | In-Network: Ground Ambulance: Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $350 Air Ambulance: Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $350 Prior Authorization Required for Air Ambulance Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: Ambulance Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground $350 Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air $350 |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
Wellcare Premium Ultra 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 $20 Copayment for Routine Care $20
Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 30% |
| 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 30% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 30% |
| 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 30% |
| 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 Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests 20% 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 co-payment is for spirometry testing and specified testing-related services. The coinsurance 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 $275 Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 20% Copayment for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services $25 Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests 30% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Lab Services 30% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 30% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 30% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services 30% Diagnostic Tests, Lab and Radiology Services, and X-Rays Outpatient Diagnostic Procedures/Tests: The co-payment is for spirometry testing and specified testing-related services. The coinsurance 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 30% |
| Mental Health Inpatient Care | In-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: $265 per day for days 1 to 7 $0 per day for days 8 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 $25 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $25 Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Mental Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 30% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 30% |
| Outpatient Services / Surgery | In-Network: Outpatient Hospital Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $0 to $275 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 all other outpatient hospital services. Outpatient Observation Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per stay $140 to $275 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 $200 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 30% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 30% Outpatient Hospital and ASC Services Outpatient Hospital Services: The $0 cost share is for diagnostic colonoscopy. The maximum cost share is for all other outpatient hospital services. |
| Outpatient Substance Abuse Care | In-Network: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $25 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $25 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 30% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 30% |
| 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: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 30% |
| 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 50 $0 per day for days 51 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
Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental: Copayment for Non-medicare comprehensive $0 Coinsurance for Restorative services 40%
Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Preventive Dental Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Preventive Dental 30% |
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
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 Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eye Exams 30% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eyewear 30% |
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
Hearing Aids: Copayment for Hearing Aids $0
Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Hearing Exams Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams 30% |
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:
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 Premium Ultra 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
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|---|---|
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Coverage & Cost
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $420 (excludes Tiers 1, 2 and 6) |
| Preferred Generic |
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| Generic |
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| Select Care Drugs |
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $420 (excludes Tiers 1, 2 and 6) |
| Preferred Generic |
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| Generic |
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| Select Care Drugs |
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $420 (excludes Tiers 1, 2 and 6) |
| Preferred Generic |
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| Generic |
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| Select Care Drugs |
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