Wellcare Simple Open (PPO)
Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) H8553-001 Plan Details
Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.
Plan ID: H8553-001
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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Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.
Plan ID: H8553-001
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 Simple Open (PPO) H8553-001 Plan Details
Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.
Plan ID: H8553-001
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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Basic Costs and Coverage
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monthly Deductible | $420 |
| Out of Pocket Max |
In-Network: $6000 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 $20 |
| Specialty Doctor Visit | In-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit: Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $30 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 $60 |
| Inpatient Hospital Care | In-Network: Acute Hospital Services: $300 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: 40% per day for days 1 to 90 |
| Urgent Care | Copayment for Urgent Care $40 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 $250 Air Ambulance: Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $250 Prior Authorization Required for Air Ambulance Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: Ambulance Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground $250 Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air $250 |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
Wellcare 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 $20 Copayment for Routine Care $20
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 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 40% |
| 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 40% |
| 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 $350 Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 20% Copayment for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services $76 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: $325 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: 40% 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 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 $350 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 services. Outpatient Observation Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per stay $125 to $350 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 all other outpatient 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 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 40% |
| Over-the-counter (OTC) Items | OTC allowance of $48 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 $48 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 $30 Copayment for Routine Foot Care $30
Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services $60 Non-Medicare Covered Podiatry Services: Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 40% |
| Skilled Nursing Facility Care | In-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: $0 per day for days 1 to 20 $200 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 $30 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 20%
Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Preventive Dental Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Preventive Dental $60 |
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 $30 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 to $60 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 $30 Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0
Hearing Aids: Copayment for Hearing Aids $0
Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Hearing Exams Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams $60 |
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 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.
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Cost
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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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