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Medicare Advantage · C-SNP · HMOPOS · 2027

Wellpoint Lung Care Select (HMO-POS C-SNP)

Wellpoint H8849-0053.5 CMS rating for 2027
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At a glance: $0 monthly premium and $0 primary care visits.

Eligibility required for this C-SNP. The plan must verify that you have one of its qualifying chronic or disabling conditions, such as Chronic Lung Failure. See who can enroll

Monthly premium
$0
Part B premium separate
Yearly limit
$3,900
Most you’d pay for in-network care
Hearing
$2,000/yr
Hearing aid allowance
Doctor visits
$0
Primary care · specialists $20

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Extra benefits
7 includedHearing · Dental · OTC allowance · Vision · Fitness · Transportation · Meals

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Who can enroll

Eligibility for this Special Needs Plan

Eligibility required for this C-SNP

The plan must verify that you have one of its qualifying chronic or disabling conditions, such as Chronic Lung Failure. If the plan uses a pre-enrollment assessment, provider verification is due by the end of your first month of enrollment. If verification is still missing, the plan must notify you and may disenroll you at the end of your second month. Your coverage continues if verification arrives before then. Review the official plan documents for the exact criteria.

Extra benefits for members who qualify

  • Food and produce benefit

These benefits are not available to every member. Even if you have a listed chronic condition, the plan must confirm that you meet its coverage criteria. See the Evidence of Coverage for complete rules.

Costs and copays

Deductibles, yearly limit, visits, hospital stays and drug tiers
DeductiblesMedical · $95 for drugs
$0
Yearly limitIn-network care, not counting drugs
$3,900
Primary doctorPer visit
$0
SpecialistPer visit · referral needed
$20
Hospital stayNo limit on covered hospital days
Days 1-5: $95/day, Days 6-90: $0/day
Inpatient mental healthNo limit on covered hospital days
Days 1-5: $95/day, Days 6-90: $0/day
Outpatient surgeryPer procedure
$95
Emergency roomPer visit
$150
Urgent carePer visit
$35
Tier 1 · Preferred Generic30-day supply at a retail pharmacy
$0
Tier 2 · Generic30-day supply at a retail pharmacy
$0
Tier 3 · Preferred Brand30-day supply at a retail pharmacy, after deductible
20%
Tier 4 · Non-Pref Brand30-day supply at a retail pharmacy, after deductible
30%
Tier 5 · Specialty30-day supply at a retail pharmacy, after deductible
32%
Tier 6 · Drugs30-day supply at a retail pharmacy, after deductible
$0

Our take

Where this plan shines, and what to know

Where this plan shines

  • This plan has a $0 monthly premium.
  • This plan’s out-of-pocket maximum ($3,900) is among the lowest available.
  • See your primary doctor for $0.
  • The specialist copay ($20) is among the more affordable options.
  • No separate medical deductible.
  • Some out-of-network care is covered (HMO-POS).

Things to know before you enroll

  • Limited coverage while traveling outside the plan’s service area.

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Common questions

6 answers about this plan

What does Wellpoint Lung Care Select (HMO-POS C-SNP) (HMOPOS) cover?

Wellpoint Lung Care Select (HMO-POS C-SNP) (HMOPOS) is a Chronic Condition Special Needs Plan, a Medicare Advantage plan for people whose qualifying condition the plan verifies, including chronic lung disorders. The plan record also identifies Part D prescription drug coverage. Its published drug benefit lists 6 formulary tiers. Published supplemental benefits include dental ($1,000/yr preventive & comprehensive dental allowance), vision ($100/yr eyewear allowance), hearing ($2,000/yr hearing aid allowance), and over-the-counter (OTC) ($40/month OTC allowance). Review the plan documents for covered services, limits, and rules. Coverage can change each plan year.

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How much does Wellpoint Lung Care Select (HMO-POS C-SNP) (HMOPOS) cost in 2027?

The published 2027 monthly plan premium for Wellpoint Lung Care Select (HMO-POS C-SNP) (HMOPOS) is $0. Any Medicare premiums you owe are separate from the listed plan premium. The listed medical deductible is $0. The listed Part D deductible is $95. The in-network medical out-of-pocket maximum is $3,900; it does not include Part D drug spending. Published visit costs include primary care $0 and specialist visits $20. These figures are plan data, not a personal yearly-cost estimate.

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Can I use my current doctors with Wellpoint Lung Care Select (HMO-POS C-SNP) (HMOPOS)?

CMS lists Wellpoint Lung Care Select (HMO-POS C-SNP) (HMOPOS) as a HMOPOS plan. The plan record says specialist referrals are required. The record also identifies point-of-service flexibility, but exact out-of-network rules can vary. A network label alone does not confirm that a specific doctor participates. Use the doctor lookup tool, then confirm with the doctor's office and the plan before receiving care. Provider networks and member costs can change. Emergency care and travel coverage can follow different network rules.

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What chronic conditions qualify for Wellpoint Lung Care Select (HMO-POS C-SNP) (HMOPOS)?

Wellpoint Lung Care Select (HMO-POS C-SNP) (HMOPOS) is listed in the current plan record as a C-SNP. The plan must verify that you have one of its qualifying chronic or disabling conditions, such as Chronic Lung Failure. If the plan uses a pre-enrollment assessment, provider verification is due by the end of your first month of enrollment. If verification is still missing, the plan must notify you and may disenroll you at the end of your second month. Your coverage continues if verification arrives before then. Review the official plan documents for the exact criteria.

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How does Wellpoint Lung Care Select (HMO-POS C-SNP) (HMOPOS) coordinate care for my chronic condition?

Wellpoint Lung Care Select (HMO-POS C-SNP) (HMOPOS) is identified in the current plan record as a Chronic Condition Special Needs Plan for qualifying conditions that include Chronic Lung Failure. The record also lists dental ($1,000/yr preventive & comprehensive dental allowance), vision ($100/yr eyewear allowance), and hearing ($2,000/yr hearing aid allowance). The data on this page does not describe a personal care plan or promise a specific care coordinator. Review the Evidence of Coverage and ask the plan how its model of care, provider communication, and medication support apply to your verified condition.

When can I enroll in Wellpoint Lung Care Select (HMO-POS C-SNP) (HMOPOS)?

Wellpoint Lung Care Select (HMO-POS C-SNP) (HMOPOS) is a 2027 Medicare Advantage plan. The Annual Enrollment Period runs from October 15 through December 7, with changes taking effect January 1. The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period runs from January 1 through March 31 for people already enrolled in Medicare Advantage. Because this is a C-SNP, the plan must also verify its eligibility requirements. A qualifying circumstance may create a Special Enrollment Period, but eligibility alone does not guarantee a year-round right to enroll. Confirm the enrollment window and effective date that apply to you before changing coverage.

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Plan documents

Summary of Benefits and Evidence of Coverage

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Enrollment options depend on where you live. Enter your ZIP code so we can show the right ways to enroll in this plan.

Wellpoint Lung Care Select H8849-005 (HMO-POS C-SNP) — 2027