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Medicare Advantage · HMOPOS · 2027

Wellcare Assist (HMO-POS)

Wellcare H1416-0683.0 CMS rating for 2027
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At a glance: $0 monthly premium and $0 primary care visits.

Monthly premium
$0
Part B premium separate
Yearly limit
$6,900
Most you’d pay for in-network care
Hearing
$500/yr
Hearing aid allowance
Doctor visits
$0
Primary care · specialists $35

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Extra benefits
5 includedHearing · Vision · Dental · OTC allowance · Fitness

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Costs and copays

Deductibles, yearly limit, visits, hospital stays and drug tiers
DeductiblesMedical · $700 for drugs
$0
Yearly limitIn-network care, not counting drugs
$6,900
Primary doctorPer visit
$0
SpecialistPer visit · referral needed
$35
Hospital stayPer stay
Days 1-6: $450/day, Days 7-90: $0/day
Inpatient mental healthHospital stay
Days 1-7: $325/day, Days 8-90: $0/day
Outpatient surgeryPer procedure
$500
Emergency roomPer visit
$130
Urgent carePer visit
$10
Tier 1 · Preferred Generic30-day supply at a retail pharmacy
$0
Tier 2 · Generic30-day supply at a retail pharmacy
25%
Tier 3 · Preferred Brand30-day supply at a retail pharmacy, after deductible
27%
Tier 4 · Non-Pref Brand30-day supply at a retail pharmacy, after deductible
25%
Tier 5 · Specialty30-day supply at a retail pharmacy, after deductible
25%
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.
  • See your primary doctor for $0.
  • No separate medical deductible.
  • Some out-of-network care is covered (HMO-POS).

Things to know before you enroll

  • This plan’s out-of-pocket maximum is above the national median.
  • Limited coverage while traveling outside the plan’s service area.

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Common questions

6 answers about this plan

What does Wellcare Assist (HMO-POS) (HMOPOS) cover?

Wellcare Assist (HMO-POS) (HMOPOS) is a Medicare Advantage plan that the current plan record identifies as including Part D prescription drug coverage. The plan record also identifies Part D prescription drug coverage. Its published drug benefit lists 6 formulary tiers. Published supplemental benefits include dental (Preventive & comprehensive dental ($0 copay)), vision ($100/yr eyewear allowance), hearing ($500/yr hearing aid allowance), and over-the-counter (OTC) (OTC benefit ($0 copay)). Review the plan documents for covered services, limits, and rules. Coverage can change each plan year.

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How much does Wellcare Assist (HMO-POS) (HMOPOS) cost in 2027?

The published 2027 monthly plan premium for Wellcare Assist (HMO-POS) (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 $700. The in-network medical out-of-pocket maximum is $6,900; it does not include Part D drug spending. Published visit costs include primary care $0 and specialist visits $35. These figures are plan data, not a personal yearly-cost estimate.

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Can I use my current doctors with Wellcare Assist (HMO-POS) (HMOPOS)?

CMS lists Wellcare Assist (HMO-POS) (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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Does Wellcare Assist (HMO-POS) (HMOPOS) cover my prescriptions?

Wellcare Assist (HMO-POS) (HMOPOS) has 6 published formulary tiers in the current plan record. Published preferred-pharmacy 30-day retail costs include Tier 1 at $0, Tier 2 at 25%, Tier 3 at 27%, Tier 4 at 25%, and Tier 5 at 25%. The listed Part D deductible is $700. A tier listing does not confirm that a specific prescription is covered. Check each medication against the plan's current formulary, restrictions, pharmacy network, and costs before enrolling.

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What dental, vision, and hearing benefits does Wellcare Assist (HMO-POS) (HMOPOS) include?

The current plan record for Wellcare Assist (HMO-POS) (HMOPOS) lists dental (Preventive & comprehensive dental ($0 copay)), vision ($100/yr eyewear allowance), and hearing ($500/yr hearing aid allowance). It also lists over-the-counter (OTC) (OTC benefit ($0 copay)). Benefit allowances, frequency, eligibility, and participating providers can have additional limits, so review the Summary of Benefits or Evidence of Coverage for the complete rules.

When can I enroll in Wellcare Assist (HMO-POS) (HMOPOS)?

Wellcare Assist (HMO-POS) (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. A qualifying circumstance may create a Special Enrollment Period outside those dates. 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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Wellcare Assist H1416-068 (HMO-POS) — 2027 Costs & Benefits