NEW YORK and TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 25,
2016 /PRNewswire/ -- WellCare of New York, a subsidiary of WellCare Health
Plans, Inc., (NYSE: WCG), will offer a variety of Medicare
Advantage plans in 2017 designed to help older adults get and stay
healthy, with more benefits and services than Original Medicare and
an emphasis on preventive health measures.
"We offer plans with no to low monthly premiums, extra benefits
and services designed to help seniors live better, healthier lives
because we recognize that so many live on a fixed income," said
John J. Burke, president of WellCare
of New York. "Selecting a Medicare
plan is one of the most important decisions older adults make for
their health each year. For 2017, we added new plans to ensure we
have a plan to fit the needs of the communities we serve."
During the 2017 Open Enrollment Period, which runs from
Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, 2016, those who
are Medicare eligible will be able to select WellCare of
New York plans that offer a low
monthly premium combined with extra benefits beyond those offered
by Original Medicare. All plans offer hearing and vision coverage.
Most plans also include dental coverage, health club memberships,
acupuncture, routine chiropractic visits, and a monthly allowance
to help purchase needed over-the-counter health items, such as
vitamins, toothbrushes and pain relievers. Some plans also provide
complimentary transportation to medical appointments.
WellCare's Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug MAPD plans
feature a unified national pharmacy network with key national
retailers, including CVS, Walgreens and Walmart*. This simplified
benefit design allows a member to pay the same cost share per
medication at all network pharmacies.
Customer service representatives are available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST seven days a week to help
members with questions about their coverage and medications. In
addition, WellCare offers an online formulary tool for members and
those interested in its plans to look up drugs, coverage options
and formulary alternatives. For more information about WellCare
Medicare Advantage plans and benefits, go to
www.WellCareNow.com.
As of June 30, 2016, WellCare
serves approximately 122,000 Medicaid members, 42,000 Medicare
Advantage members, 55,000 Medicare Prescription Drug Plan members
and 7,000 Managed Long Term Care members in New York.
About WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
Headquartered in
Tampa, Fla., WellCare Health
Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) focuses exclusively on providing
government-sponsored managed care services, primarily through
Medicaid, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans,
to families, children, seniors and individuals with complex medical
needs. WellCare serves approximately 3.8 million members
nationwide as of June 30, 2016. For
more information about WellCare, please visit the company's website
at www.wellcare.com or view the company's videos at
https://www.youtube.com/user/WellCareHealthPlan.
WellCare (HMO) - Medicare Advantage
WellCare (HMO) is
Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract.
Enrollment in WellCare (HMO) depends on contract renewal. This
information is not a complete description of benefits. Contact the
plan for more information. Limitations, copayments and restrictions
may apply. Benefits, premiums and/or copayments/coinsurance may
change on January 1 of each year.
WellCare uses a formulary. The formulary, pharmacy network, and/or
provider network may change at any time. You will receive notice
when necessary. You must continue to pay their Medicare Part B
premium. Please contact WellCare for details.
*Other pharmacies and other providers in our network.
Disclaimers
WellCare complies with applicable Federal
civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
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