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Wellcare
Plan year 2026

Wellcare Dual Select (HMO-POS D-SNP) H2915-018

3.5 · 2026 Star Rating · source: CMS · Ratings are updated annually
Monthly premium
$32.70
+ your Part B premium
Max out-of-pocket
$5,400
in-network annual cap
Primary care
$0
per visit copay
Specialist
$15
per visit
Eligibility required for this D-SNP
You must be entitled to Medicare Part A, enrolled in Part B, and have a Medicaid category this plan accepts. The plan must verify your Medicaid status. Eligibility alone does not create a year-round right to enroll.
Integration status
CO
Some partial-dual categories accepted
Verify the exact Medicaid levels in the official plan documents.
Common dual-eligibility labels

These definitions are educational. They do not confirm which Medicaid categories this specific plan accepts.

FBDE
Full Medicaid benefits in addition to Medicare.
QMB+
QMB help with Medicare costs plus full Medicaid benefits.
SLMB+
SLMB help with the Part B premium plus full Medicaid benefits.
QMB
Help with Medicare premiums and Medicare-covered cost sharing.
Check the Summary of Benefits or Evidence of Coverage for the exact Medicaid levels this plan accepts.
Could a Medicare Savings Program help?

Medicare Savings Programs are run by each state. The 2026 federal baseline monthly income limits are:

  • QMB: $1,350 for one person or $1,824 for a married couple
  • SLMB: $1,616 for one person or $2,184 for a married couple
  • QI: $1,816 for one person or $2,455 for a married couple
Alaska, Hawaii, and some states use different limits or resource rules. Qualifying for an MSP does not by itself confirm eligibility for this D-SNP. Apply through your state Medicaid office.
Learn about QMB, SLMB, and QI

Your costs at a glanceIn-network, for the 2026 plan year

Rx deductible
$615
Inpatient hospital
Days 1-6: $275/day, Days 7-90: $0/day
Inpatient mental health
Days 1-6: $275/day, Days 7-90: $0/day
Outpatient surgery
$0
–$200
Emergency room
$130
Urgent care
$40

Your Medicare cost sharing may be lower depending on your category of Medicaid eligibility.

What's included, and what it's actually worth6 benefits included. Tap any card for the detail

Hearing

$1,000/yr hearing aid allowance ($15 exam copay)
Hearing aid allowance$1,000/yr hearing aid allowance
Hearing exam$15 copay
This is a supplemental benefit with plan-specific limits. See plan documents for details.

Vision

$300/yr eyewear allowance
Eyewear allowance$300/yr eyewear allowance
This is a supplemental benefit with plan-specific limits. See plan documents for details.
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Doctor Visits: PCP$0 copay
In-network$0 copay per visit
Doctor Visits: Specialist$15 copay
In-network$15 copay per visit
Inpatient Hospital$275/day, days 1–6
In-networkDays 1-6: $275/day, Days 7-90: $0/day
Outpatient Surgery$0–$200
In-network$0–$200 per procedure
Mental HealthDays 1-6: $275/day, Days 7-90: $0/day
Inpatient psychiatricDays 1-6: $275/day, Days 7-90: $0/day
OTC allowanceOTC card
Prepaid cardOTC card
Fitness$0 fitness benefit
Transportation12 one-way trips/year
Trips per year12 one-way trips/year
MealsMeal benefit

Your coverageCheck your coverageFrom the doctors and prescriptions you added

Your plan's drug tiers30-day retail · after any applicable deductible

Tier 1
$18
Preferred Generic
Tier 2
$19
Generic
Tier 3
25%
Preferred Brand· after deductible
Tier 4
$100
Non-Pref Brand· after deductible
Tier 5
25%
Specialty· after deductible
Tier 6
$0
Tier 6· after deductible

Our take

Where this plan shines

This plan’s out-of-pocket maximum is below the national median.
See your primary doctor for $0.
The specialist copay ($15) is among the more affordable options.

Things to know before you enroll

Limited coverage while traveling outside the plan’s service area.
Questions? Talk to a licensed agent at1-866-764-3312 (TTY: 711)

Plan documents

Summary of Benefits (PDF)
Download the plan's official Summary of Benefits document
Evidence of Coverage (PDF)
Complete plan details and rules
Check Your Doctors
See if your doctors accept this plan
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