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Wellpoint
Plan ID: H8849-20-1
Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
2027 Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) H8849 — 020 — 1 is a Medicare Advantage plan with drug coverage. It has received a 3.5-out-of-5 star rating from CMS for 2027.
Learn more about Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) H8849 - 020 - 1, including the health and drug services it covers, by reading our easy-to-use guide. Or contact a licensed insurance agent for help now.
3.5 / 5 stars for 2027
$0.00 /mo
Monthly premium
$105.00
Drug deductible
$9850.00
Out-of-pocket maximum (In-Network)
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Plan Overview
2027 Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) H8849 — 020 — 1 is a HMO D-SNP offered in Select Counties in Texas by Wellpoint Insurance Company. It has a monthly premium of $0.00.
Important:
2027 Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) H8849 — 020 — 1 is a Dual-Eligible Special Needs Type plan. You can only enroll in this plan if you meet specific criteria.
Premium Breakdown
Monthly plan premium
$0.00
Standard Part B premium (estimated)
$209.50
Note:
CMS has not yet announced the official 2027 standard Medicare Part B premium. The estimated 2027 premium is $209.50, per the 2026 Medicare Trustees Report; we'll update this page when CMS publishes the final amount. Your actual Part B premium may differ based on income (IRMAA), late enrollment penalties, Medicaid assistance, disability status, or other factors. Most people enrolled in Medicare Part B are required to pay this premium.
Special needs plan type
Yes
Out-of-pocket maximum (In-Network)
$9850.00
Conditions Covered
None
Plan Organization:
Wellpoint Insurance Company
Parent Company:
Elevance Health, Inc.
Plan Type:
HMO D-SNP
Location:
Select Counties in Texas
Drugs Covered:
Yes
Drug Formulary:
Pharmacies:
Doctors Link:
Deductibles
The amount you must pay each year before your plan starts to pay for covered services or drugs.
Drug deductible
$105
Note:
This plan does not charge an annual deductible for all drugs. The $105.00 annual deductible only applies to drugs in certain tiers.
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Drug Coverage
Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) provides the following cost-sharing on drugs. Please check the plan’s formulary for specific drugs covered.
Drug Benefit Type
Enhanced Alternative
Prescription drug deductible
$105.00
Part D Premium Reduction
This plan's premium may be reduced for you if you qualify for the low-income subsidy (also known as LIS or "Extra help"). The following is what you'll pay for with LIS.
Part D | LIS Full |
|---|---|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
Initial Coverage Phase
After you meet any applicable drug deductible ($105.00 for this plan), you pay the plan's cost sharing until your out-of-pocket costs for covered Part D drugs, including certain payments made on your behalf, reach $2,400 in 2027. You then enter catastrophic coverage and pay nothing for covered Part D drugs for the rest of the calendar year.
Tier | Preferred Pharmacy | Standard Pharmacy | Preferred Mail | Standard Mail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Preferred Generic | - | $0.00 copay | - | $0.00 copay |
2. Generic | - | $0.00 copay | - | $0.00 copay |
3. Preferred Brand | - | 25% coinsurance | - | 25% coinsurance |
4. Non-Preferred Drug | - | 25% coinsurance | - | 25% coinsurance |
5. Specialty Tier | - | 32% coinsurance | - | 32% coinsurance |
Catastrophic Coverage Phase
After your yearly out-of-pocket drug costs (including drugs purchased through your retail pharmacy and through mail order) reach $2,400, you pay nothing for Medicare Part D covered drugs. However, you may still pay a share of the costs for excluded drugs covered under any enhanced benefit.
Additional Benefits
Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) also provides the following benefits.
Inpatient Hospital
Inpatient Hospital benefits are covered.
Inpatient Hospital-Acute
Not covered.
Additional Days for Inpatient Hospital-Acute
Not covered.
Non-Medicare-covered Stay for Inpatient Hospital-Acute
Not covered.
Upgrades for Inpatient Hospital-Acute
Not covered.
Inpatient Hospital Psychiatric
Not covered.
Additional Days for Inpatient Hospital Psychiatric
Not covered.
Non-Medicare-covered Stay for Inpatient Hospital Psychiatric
Not covered.
Outpatient Services
Outpatient Services benefits are covered.
All Outpatient Hospital Services
All Outpatient Hospital Services benefits are covered.
Outpatient Hospital Services
Outpatient Hospital Services benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
Observation Services
Observation Services benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Services
Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Services benefits are covered.
More Details:
Minimum coinsurance
20
Maximum coinsurance
20
Outpatient Substance Abuse Services
Not covered.
Individual Sessions for Outpatient Substance Abuse
Individual Sessions for Outpatient Substance Abuse benefits are covered.
More Details:
Minimum coinsurance
20
Maximum coinsurance
20
Group Sessions for Outpatient Substance Abuse
Group Sessions for Outpatient Substance Abuse benefits are covered.
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Minimum coinsurance
20
Maximum coinsurance
20
Outpatient Blood Services
Outpatient Blood Services benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
Partial Hospitalization
Partial Hospitalization benefits are covered.
Partial Hospitalization
Partial Hospitalization benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
Partial Hospitalization
Partial Hospitalization benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
Ambulance and Transportation Services
Ambulance and Transportation Services benefits are covered.
All Ambulance Services
All Ambulance Services benefits are covered.
Ground Ambulance Services
Ground Ambulance Services benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
Air Ambulance Services
Air Ambulance Services benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
Transportation Services
Transportation Services benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
Transportation Services - Plan Approved Health-related Location
Transportation Services - Plan Approved Health-related Location benefits are covered.
More Details:
Number of trips
48
Transportation Services - Any Health-related Location
Not covered.
Emergency Services
Emergency Services benefits are covered.
Emergency Services
Emergency Services benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
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Enter number of days or hours
24
Urgently Needed Services
Urgently Needed Services benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
Worldwide Emergency Services
Worldwide Emergency Services benefits are covered.
More Details:
Maximum amount
100000.00
Worldwide Emergency Coverage
Worldwide Emergency Coverage benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
Worldwide Urgent Coverage
Worldwide Urgent Coverage benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
Worldwide Emergency Transportation
Worldwide Emergency Transportation benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
Primary Care
Primary Care benefits are covered.
Primary Care Physician Services
Primary Care Physician Services benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
Chiropractic Services
Chiropractic Services benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
Routine Chiropractic Care
Not covered.
Occupational Therapy Services
Occupational Therapy Services benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
Physician Specialist Services
Physician Specialist Services benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
Mental Health Specialty Services
Not covered.
Individual Sessions for Mental Health Specialty Services
Individual Sessions for Mental Health Specialty Services benefits are covered.
More Details:
Minimum coinsurance
20
Maximum coinsurance
20
Group Sessions for Mental Health Specialty Services
Group Sessions for Mental Health Specialty Services benefits are covered.
More Details:
Minimum coinsurance
20
Maximum coinsurance
20
Podiatry Services
Podiatry Services benefits are covered.
More Details:
Enhanced benefits (7f)
Routine Foot Care
Minimum coinsurance
20
Maximum coinsurance
20
Minimum copayment
0.00
Maximum copayment
0.00
Other Health Care Professional
Other Health Care Professional benefits are covered.
More Details:
Minimum copayment
0.00
Maximum copayment
0.00
Psychiatric Services
Not covered.
Individual Sessions for Psychiatric Services
Individual Sessions for Psychiatric Services benefits are covered.
More Details:
Minimum coinsurance
20
Maximum coinsurance
20
Group Sessions for Psychiatric Services
Group Sessions for Psychiatric Services benefits are covered.
More Details:
Minimum coinsurance
20
Maximum coinsurance
20
Physical Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology Services
Physical Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology Services benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
Additional Telehealth Benefits
Additional Telehealth Benefits benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
Opioid Treatment Program Services
Opioid Treatment Program Services benefits are covered.
More Details:
Minimum coinsurance
20
Maximum coinsurance
20
Preventive Services
Preventive Services benefits are covered.
Medicare-covered Zero Dollar Preventive Services
Medicare-covered Zero Dollar Preventive Services benefits are covered.
Annual Physical Exam
Annual Physical Exam benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
Additional Preventive Services
Not covered.
Health Education
Not covered.
In-Home Safety Assessment
Not covered.
Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)
Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) benefits are covered.
More Details:
Minimum copayment
0.00
Maximum copayment
0.00
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
Not covered.
Post discharge In-Home Medication Reconciliation
Not covered.
Re-admission Prevention
Not covered.
Wigs for Hair Loss Related to Chemotherapy
Not covered.
Weight Management Programs
Not covered.
Alternative Therapies
Not covered.
Therapeutic Massage
Not covered.
Adult Day Health Services
Not covered.
Nutritional/Dietary Benefit
Not covered.
Home-Based Palliative Care
Not covered.
In-Home Support Services
Not covered.
Support for Caregivers of Enrollees
Not covered.
Additional Sessions of Smoking and Tobacco Cessation Counseling
Not covered.
Fitness Benefit
Fitness Benefit benefits are covered.
More Details:
Minimum copayment
0.00
Maximum copayment
0.00
Enhanced Disease Management
Not covered.
Telemonitoring Services
Not covered.
Remote Access Technologies (including Web/Phone-based technologies and Nursing Hotline)
Remote Access Technologies (including Web/Phone-based technologies and Nursing Hotline) benefits are covered.
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Minimum copayment
0.00
Maximum copayment
0.00
Minimum copayment
0.00
Maximum copayment
0.00
Home and Bathroom Safety Devices and Modifications
Home and Bathroom Safety Devices and Modifications benefits are covered.
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Maximum copayment
0.00
Minimum copayment
0.00
Counseling Services
Not covered.
Kidney Disease Education Services
Kidney Disease Education Services benefits are covered.
More Details:
Minimum copayment
0.00
Maximum copayment
0.00
Other Preventive Services
Other Preventive Services benefits are covered.
Glaucoma Screening
Glaucoma Screening benefits are covered.
More Details:
Minimum coinsurance
20
Maximum coinsurance
20
Diabetes Self-Management Training
Diabetes Self-Management Training benefits are covered.
More Details:
Minimum coinsurance
20
Maximum coinsurance
20
Digital Rectal Exams
Digital Rectal Exams benefits are covered.
More Details:
Minimum coinsurance
20
Maximum coinsurance
20
EKG following Welcome Visit
EKG following Welcome Visit benefits are covered.
More Details:
Minimum coinsurance
20
Maximum coinsurance
20
Hearing Services
Hearing Services benefits are covered.
Hearing Exams
Hearing Exams benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
More Details:
Minimum coinsurance
20
Routine Hearing Exams
Routine Hearing Exams benefits are covered.
More Details:
Number of visits
1
Minimum copayment
0.00
Maximum copayment
0.00
Fitting/Evaluation for Hearing Aid
Fitting/Evaluation for Hearing Aid benefits are covered.
More Details:
Number of visits
1
Minimum copayment
0.00
Maximum copayment
0.00
Prescription Hearing Aids
Prescription Hearing Aids benefits are covered.
More Details:
Maximum amount
3000.00
Prescription Hearing Aids (all types)
Prescription Hearing Aids (all types) benefits are covered.
More Details:
Minimum copayment
0.00
Maximum copayment
0.00
Prescription Hearing Aids - Inner Ear
Not covered.
Prescription Hearing Aids - Outer Ear
Not covered.
Prescription Hearing Aids - Over the Ear
Not covered.
OTC Hearing Aids
OTC Hearing Aids benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
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Maximum amount
300.00
Vision Services
Vision Services benefits are covered.
Eye Exams
Eye Exams benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
Routine Eye Exams
Routine Eye Exams benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
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Number of visits
1
Eyewear
Eyewear benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
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Combined maximum amount
125.00
Contact Lenses
Contact Lenses benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
Eyeglasses (lenses and frames)
Eyeglasses (lenses and frames) benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
Eyeglass lenses
Eyeglass lenses benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
Eyeglass frames
Eyeglass frames benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
Upgrades
Not covered.
Dental Services
Dental Services benefits are covered.
Medicare Dental Services
Medicare Dental Services benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
More Details:
Coinsurance percentage
20
Other Dental Services
Other Dental Services benefits are covered.
More Details:
Maximum amount
3000.00
Oral Exams
Oral Exams benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
More Details:
Number of visits
2
Dental X-Rays
Dental X-Rays benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
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Number of X-Rays
2
Description
2 series of bitewing films every year 1 panoramic radiograph or 1 intraoral complete series every 3 years
Other Diagnostic Dental Services
Other Diagnostic Dental Services benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
More Details:
Number of visits
1
Description
2 intraoral, bitewing radiographic images, image capture every year (shares frequency with bitewing x-rays)1 intraoral, comprehensive series of radiographic images, image capture every 3 years (shares frequency for the panoramic/complete series x-ray)
Prophylaxis (Cleaning)
Prophylaxis (Cleaning) benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
More Details:
Number of visits
2
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride Treatment benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
More Details:
Number of visits
2
Other Preventive Dental Services
Other Preventive Dental Services benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
Orthodontic Services
Not covered.
Restorative Services
Restorative Services benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
More Details:
Number of visits
1
Description
Fillings-1 per surface per tooth every 2 yearsInlay / Onlay-1 per tooth every 5 yearsCrowns-1 per tooth every 5 yearsCore buildup, pin retention, post and core indirectly fabricated, and each additional prefabricated post-1 per tooth every 5 years
Adjunctive General Services
Adjunctive General Services benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
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Number of visits
1
Description
Deep sedation, intravenous conscious sedation, consultation-2 palliative (emergency) treatments, minor procedure every yearApplication of desensitizing medicament-1 every yearOcclusal guard-1 per arch every 3 yearsOcclusal adjustment-1 every 2 yearsTeledentistry-2 every year
Endodontics
Endodontics benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
More Details:
Number of visits
1
Description
Endodontics-1 per tooth per lifetime
Periodontics
Periodontics benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
More Details:
Number of visits
1
Description
Root Planing / Scaling-1 per quad every 2 yearsSurgical Services / Grafting-1 per quad every 3 yearsMaintenance-2 per yearOsseous Surgery-1 per quad every 5 yearsFull Mouth Debridement-1 per quad every 2 yearsBone Replacement-1 per quad per lifetimeCrown Lengthening-1 per tooth per lifetime
Prosthodontics, removable
Prosthodontics, removable benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
More Details:
Number of visits
1
Description
Prosthodontics (Dentures)-1 complete or partial set every 5 yearsDenture Adjustments / Repair-1 per arch every yearDenture Reline and rebases-1 per arch every 2 yearsTissue conditioning-1 per arch every year
Maxillofacial Prosthetics
Not covered.
Implant Services
Not covered.
Prosthodontics, fixed
Prosthodontics, fixed benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
More Details:
Number of visits
1
Description
Fixed partial dentures (bridges)-1 per tooth every 5 years
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
More Details:
Number of visits
1
Description
Simple & Surgical extractions-1 per tooth per lifetimeAlveoloplasty services-1 per quad per lifetimeBone replacement graft for ridge preservation-1 per site per lifetimeFrenuloplasty-1 every 5 yearsBiopsies-1 per site every 2 yearsExcision of hyperplastic tissue-1 per arch every 5 years
Orthodontics
Not covered.
Home Infusion bundled Services
Not covered.
Dialysis Services
Dialysis Services benefits are covered.
More Details:
Minimum coinsurance
20
Maximum coinsurance
20
Medical Equipment
Medical Equipment benefits are covered.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) benefits are covered.
More Details:
Minimum coinsurance
20
Maximum coinsurance
20
Prosthetics/Medical Supplies - Non-Medicare benefit
Not covered.
Prosthetic Devices
Prosthetic Devices benefits are covered.
More Details:
Minimum coinsurance
20
Maximum coinsurance
20
Medical Supplies
Medical Supplies benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
Diabetic Equipment
Not covered.
Diabetic Supplies
Diabetic Supplies benefits are covered.
More Details:
Minimum copayment
0.00
Maximum copayment
0.00
Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes/Inserts
Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes/Inserts benefits are covered.
More Details:
Minimum copayment
0.00
Maximum copayment
0.00
Diabetic Equipment
Diabetic Equipment benefits are covered.
More Details:
Minimum coinsurance
20
Maximum coinsurance
20
Minimum copayment
0.00
Maximum copayment
0.00
Diagnostic and Radiological Services
Diagnostic and Radiological Services benefits are covered.
All Diagnostic services
Not covered.
Diagnostic Procedures/Tests
Diagnostic Procedures/Tests benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
More Details:
Minimum coinsurance
20
Lab Services
Lab Services benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
More Details:
Minimum coinsurance
20
All Radiological Services
Not covered.
Diagnostic Radiological Services
Diagnostic Radiological Services benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
More Details:
Minimum coinsurance
20
Therapeutic Radiological Services
Therapeutic Radiological Services benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
More Details:
Minimum coinsurance
20
Outpatient X-Ray Services
Outpatient X-Ray Services benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
More Details:
Minimum coinsurance
20
Home Health Services
Home Health Services benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
Cardiac Rehabilitation Services
Not covered.
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Not covered.
Other Services
Other Services benefits are covered.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
More Details:
Limit for Number of Treatments
24
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Items
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Items benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
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Attestation
The Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) being offered does not duplicate any Part D OTC or formulary drugs.
Meal Benefit
Meal Benefit benefits are covered.
Cost Sharing:
Dual Eligible SNPs with Highly Integrated Services
Not covered.
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