Medicare Advantage · HMOPOS · 2027
Wellpoint Medicare Advantage Select (HMO-POS)
At a glance: $0 monthly premium and $0 primary care visits.
- Monthly premium
- $0
- Part B premium separate
- Yearly limit
- $4,250
- Most you’d pay for in-network care
- Hearing
- $3,000/yr
- Hearing aid allowance
- Doctor visits
- $0
- Primary care · specialists $20
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- HearingHearing aid allowance
- $3,000/yr
- DentalPreventive & comprehensive dental allowance
- $1,500/yr
- VisionEyewear allowance
- $175/yr
- OTC allowance
- $30/quarter
- Transportation84 one-way trips/year
- Included
- MealsMeal benefit
- Included
This is a supplemental benefit with plan-specific limits. See plan documents for details.
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Costs and copays
Deductibles, yearly limit, visits, hospital stays and drug tiers
- DeductiblesMedical · $0 for drugs
- $0
- Yearly limitIn-network care, not counting drugs
- $4,250
- Primary doctorPer visit
- $0
- SpecialistPer visit · referral needed
- $20
- Hospital stayNo limit on covered hospital days
- Days 1-5: $100/day, Days 6-90: $0/day
- Inpatient mental healthNo limit on covered hospital days
- Days 1-5: $100/day, Days 6-90: $0/day
- Outpatient surgeryPer procedure
- $150
- Emergency roomPer visit
- $90
- Urgent carePer visit
- $50
- 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
- 25%
- Tier 4 · Non-Pref Brand30-day supply at a retail pharmacy
- 30%
- Tier 5 · Specialty30-day supply at a retail pharmacy
- 33%
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 is below the national median.
- See your primary doctor for $0.
- The specialist copay ($20) is among the more affordable options.
- No separate drug deductible.
- 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 Medicare Advantage Select (HMO-POS) (HMOPOS) cover?
Wellpoint Medicare Advantage Select (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 5 formulary tiers. Published supplemental benefits include dental ($1,500/yr preventive & comprehensive dental allowance), vision ($175/yr eyewear allowance), hearing ($3,000/yr hearing aid allowance), and over-the-counter (OTC) ($30/quarter OTC allowance). Review the plan documents for covered services, limits, and rules. Coverage can change each plan year.
Learn about Medicare AdvantageHow much does Wellpoint Medicare Advantage Select (HMO-POS) (HMOPOS) cost in 2027?
The published 2027 monthly plan premium for Wellpoint Medicare Advantage Select (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 $0. The in-network medical out-of-pocket maximum is $4,250; 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.
Understand Medicare drug-cost limitsCan I use my current doctors with Wellpoint Medicare Advantage Select (HMO-POS) (HMOPOS)?
CMS lists Wellpoint Medicare Advantage Select (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.
Check your doctorsDoes Wellpoint Medicare Advantage Select (HMO-POS) (HMOPOS) cover my prescriptions?
Wellpoint Medicare Advantage Select (HMO-POS) (HMOPOS) has 5 published formulary tiers in the current plan record. Published preferred-pharmacy 30-day retail costs include Tier 1 at $0, Tier 2 at $0, Tier 3 at 25%, Tier 4 at 30%, and Tier 5 at 33%. The listed Part D deductible is $0. 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.
Check your prescriptionsWhat dental, vision, and hearing benefits does Wellpoint Medicare Advantage Select (HMO-POS) (HMOPOS) include?
The current plan record for Wellpoint Medicare Advantage Select (HMO-POS) (HMOPOS) lists dental ($1,500/yr preventive & comprehensive dental allowance), vision ($175/yr eyewear allowance), and hearing ($3,000/yr hearing aid allowance). It also lists over-the-counter (OTC) ($30/quarter OTC allowance). 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 Wellpoint Medicare Advantage Select (HMO-POS) (HMOPOS)?
Wellpoint Medicare Advantage Select (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.
Review Medicare enrollment periodsPlan documents
Summary of Benefits and Evidence of Coverage
- Summary of Benefits (PDF)Download the plan's official Summary of Benefits document
- Evidence of Coverage (PDF)Complete plan details and rules
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