Wellcare will offer 23 newly designed plans as
well as new Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans, accepting all dual
eligible beneficiaries
New in 2024, Wellcare Spendables™ debit card
will allow pre-loaded funds to be used across 55,000 nationwide
retailers in 37 states
Wellcare to offer Medicare
Advantage plans to 37 states and 102 Prescription Drug Plans
nationwide
TAMPA,
Fla., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/
-- Wellcare, the Medicare brand and wholly owned subsidiary of
Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), announced today it will expand its
wide range of Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Prescription
Drug Plan (PDP) offerings during the 2024 Medicare Annual
Enrollment Period (AEP), beginning Oct. 15,
2023. This includes the addition of Delaware and expansion into 21 new counties,
increasing its total Medicare Advantage footprint to 37 states and
1,808 counties. Wellcare will also now offer the 23 newly designed
plans as well as new Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNP),
accepting all dual eligible beneficiaries, and introduce a Wellcare
Spendables™ debit card that will allow pre-loaded funds to be used
across 55,000 nationwide retailers in 37 states.
"Centene's Medicare footprint has grown in the past several
years, and we are proud to continue offering Wellcare's Medicare
Advantage products now in 37 states, including the newest state of
Delaware," said Chief Executive
Officer of Medicare for Centene, Rich
Fisher, Wellcare's parent company. "We are committed to
serving our communities, members, brokers and partners with
exceptional healthcare solutions by offering a wide range of
comprehensive products that support our members' whole health. The
investments and innovations we've made like our Wellcare Spendable
card will make things simpler and more affordable for our
members."
Expanded Footprint and Plan Offerings
For 2024,
Wellcare will be offering plans to more than 52 million eligible
beneficiaries, accounting for 80% of eligible beneficiaries in 37
states. More than 1.5 million beneficiaries are currently enrolled
in an Wellcare Medicare Advantage plan.
In addition to Delaware,
Wellcare also added 21 new counties in four markets: California, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Washington. Wellcare will offer 23 newly
designed plans as well as new D-SNP, accepting all dual eligible
beneficiaries, even those who are not cost-share protected in
Alabama; Arkansas; Florida; Georgia; Kentucky; Louisiana; Michigan; Mississippi; North
Carolina; New Mexico;
Ohio; Oklahoma; Texas and Wisconsin.
Wellcare's 2024 MA Plans:
- Wellcare D-SNP members have access to additional support
designed to provide help to make everyday needs like food,
utilities and Part D prescriptions more affordable.
- Introduced the NEW Wellcare Spendables card, a
single card with preloaded funds available at more than 55,000
nationwide retailers across Wellcare's 37-state footprint.
- Members may use their Wellcare Spendables on multiple
benefits. Depending on their plan, benefits may include
over-the-counter products; cost-share assistance for dental, vision
and hearing; healthy food groceries from a variety of nationwide
retailers; rent/utility assistance; and pay at the pump
gasoline.
- All plans cover Telehealth for many in-network key
services at a no out-of-pocket cost to a member.
- Most plans offer dental, inclusive of preventive services
members need most. Many plans offer several enhanced services such
as vision coverage and fitness benefits to cover the more
comprehensive care members may need.
- Express Scripts will be Wellcare's pharmacy benefits
manager for 2024, bringing increased value to members to provide
quality at the lowest cost. Current members will be notified of
actions they need to take to continue using this service in the
fall.
- For 2024, preferred retail pharmacy networks will
include Walgreens, CVS and select grocers. A robust network is
expected with more than 60,000 total pharmacies.
Wellcare's MA New Strategic Partners:
- A new strategic alliance between Wellcare and Mutual of
Omaha will offer co-branded plans
in five states: Georgia,
Missouri, South Carolina, Washington and select areas of Texas. This alliance leverages Wellcare's
proven MA distribution capabilities and Mutual of Omaha's broad market brand synergy. Ten (10)
co-branded preferred provider organization (PPO) plans will be
serviced by Wellcare across the five states – Wellcare Mutual of
Omaha No Premium (PPO) and Wellcare Mutual of Omaha Low Premium
(PPO).
- Wellcare also announced it will serve as the exclusive Medicare
Advantage partner for The American Legion, the nation's largest
veterans organization, comprised of nearly 2 million members in
more than 12,000 posts across the country. Through the multi-year
partnership, Wellcare will serve as the exclusive MA partner,
connecting Medicare-eligible veterans, their spouses and the
greater military community with innovative products and solutions
that complement the benefits eligible veterans receive through
their Veterans Affairs healthcare. Wellcare and The American Legion
will also host joint events at Legion Posts nationwide and
virtually to connect and educate about opportunities for MA
Plans.
2024 Medicare PDP Highlights:
- Three plans will be offered across all 50 states and the
District of Columbia.
- On average, monthly premiums for the Value Script plan will be
among some of the lowest offered by Wellcare at less than
$1, with 16 states offering
$0 premiums. More than 500,000
existing members will experience lower cost-sharing in 2024 due to
formulary improvements.
- 100% of all plans will feature a $0 Tier 1 benefit for prescriptions filled at
preferred pharmacies.
- PDP plans will continue offering preventive vaccines for
$0 and insulins for $35 maximum per month.
The 2024 Medicare AEP begins on Oct.
15, and continues through Dec. 7,
2023. Most plans purchased during AEP are effective
Jan. 1, 2024. For more details about
Centene's MA and Medicare PDP, visit www.WellcareNow.com.
About Wellcare
For more than 20 years, Wellcare has
offered a range of Medicare products, including Medicare Advantage
and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (PDP), which offer affordable
coverage beyond Original Medicare. Today, the company offers
benefits with every Medicare beneficiary in mind, such as dental,
hearing and vision services; transportation services; telehealth
visits; wellness and fitness programs; in-home support services;
and special supplemental benefits for the chronically ill. Wellcare
is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading
healthcare enterprise committed to transforming the health of the
community, one person at a time. Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, Centene's Medicare brands,
including Allwell, Health Net, Fidelis
Care, Trillium Advantage, 'Ohana Health Plan and TexanPlus
transitioned to the Wellcare brand. For more information about
Wellcare, visit www.wellcare.com.
'Ohana Health Plan, a plan offered by WellCare Health
Insurance of Arizona, Inc.
Wellcare is the Medicare brand for Centene Corporation, an
HMO, PPO, PFFS, PDP plan with a Medicare contract and is an
approved Part D Sponsor. Our D-SNP plans have a contract with the
state Medicaid program. Enrollment in our plans depends on contract
renewal.
Our plans use a formulary.
Washington residents: Health
Net Life Insurance Company is contracted with Medicare for PPO
plans. "Wellcare by Health Net" is issued by Health Net Life
Insurance Company.
Washington residents:
"Wellcare" is issued by Wellcare of Washington, Inc.
Washington residents:
"Wellcare" is issued by WellCare Health Insurance Company of
Washington, Inc.
"Wellcare" is issued by WellCare Prescription Insurance,
Inc.
For Louisiana D-SNP members: As a Wellcare HMO
D-SNP member, you have coverage from both Medicare and Medicaid.
You receive your Medicare health care and prescription drug
coverage through Wellcare and are also eligible to receive
additional healthcare services and coverage through Louisiana
Medicaid. Learn more about providers who participate in Louisiana
Medicaid by visiting www.myplan.healthy.la.gov/en/find-provider or
https://www.louisianahealthconnect.com. For detailed information
about Louisiana Medicaid benefits, please visit the Medicaid
website at https://ldh.la.gov/medicaid and select the "Learn about
Medicaid Services" link. To request a written copy of our Medicaid
Provider Directory, please contact us.
Notice: TennCare is not responsible for payment for
these benefits, except for appropriate cost sharing amounts.
TennCare is not responsible for guaranteeing the availability or
quality of these benefits. Any benefits above and beyond
traditional Medicare benefits are applicable to Wellcare Medicare
Advantage only and do not indicate increased Medicaid
benefits.
For Indiana D-SNP prospective enrollees: For detailed
information about Indiana Medicaid benefits, please visit the
Medicaid website at https://www.in.gov/medicaid/
Arizona D-SNP plans: Contract services are funded in
part under contract with the State of
Arizona.
New Mexico (NM) Dual
Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) Members: As a Wellcare by
Allwell D-SNP member, you have coverage from both Medicare and
Medicaid. Medicaid services are funded in part by the state of
New Mexico. NM Medicaid benefits
may be limited to payment of Medicare premiums for some
members.
Louisiana D-SNP prospective enrollees: For detailed
information about Louisiana Medicaid benefits, please visit the
Medicaid website at https://ldh.la.gov/medicaid or
https://www.louisianahealthconnect.com. To request a written copy
of our Medicaid Provider Directory, please contact us.
Wellcare by Allwell (HMO and HMO SNP) includes products that
are underwritten by Superior HealthPlan, Inc. and Superior
HealthPlan Community Solutions, Inc.
Wellcare (HMO and HMO SNP) includes products that are
underwritten by WellCare of Texas,
Inc., WellCare National Health Insurance Company, and SelectCare of
Texas, Inc.
Please contact your plan for details.
Other Pharmacies/Physicians/Providers are available in our
network.
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