Wellcare Value Script (Enhanced PDP) Alaska Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
Wellcare Value Script, a 2023 Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Enhanced PDP) from WellCare, is available to people in Alaska with Original Medicare benefits.
| Medicare Part D Plan Basics | |
|---|---|
| Plan ID: | S4802-165 |
| Plan Type: | PDP |
| Plan Year: | 2023 |
| Premium: | $11.20/mo |
| Deductible: | $505.00/yr |
| Benefit Type: | Enhanced |
| Rx Gap Coverage: | No |
| Low Income Subsidy: | No |
| Senior Savings Plan: | {ssm_plan} |
| Availability: | Alaska |
| Insured By: | WellCare |
IMPORTANT: Before joining Wellcare Value Script, or any other Medicare Part D plan, its important to understand your prescription costs. The cost of medications varies widely from plan to plan.
The Monthly Premium
Some Part D plans have supplemental costs. Others offer low-income subsidy (LIS) assistance. Here are the premium details for this WellCare plan:
| Basic Part D Premium: | -$18.70 |
| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $29.90 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $11.20 |
| Part D Premium with Full LIS Assistance: | $11.20 |
| Part D Premium with 75% LIS Assistance: | $11.20 |
| Part D Premium with 50% LIS Assistance: | $11.20 |
| Part D Premium with 25% LIS Assistance: | $11.20 |
To learn more about the Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy (aka, "Extra Help") program, visit the Social Security Extra Help page.
The Annual Deductible
Most Medicare Part D plans have a deductible that must be paid before cost-sharing begins. This plan's deductible is $505.00. You will pay this amount at the pharmacy before WellCare begins paying its share on the initial coverage limit (ICL).
NOTE: The deductible does not apply to one or more drug tiers in this plan (see "Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs" below).
Initial Coverage Limit Copayments
In addition to the plan's monthly premium and deductible, Wellcare Value Script has copayments (a fixed dollar amount) and/or coinsurances (a percentage amount) that you must pay when you pick up your prescriptions. The following table shows you those costs.
| Tier | Preferred | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Preferred Generic) | $0.00 copay (deductible does not apply) | $8.00 copay (deductible does not apply) |
| 2 (Generic) | $5.00 copay | $15.00 copay |
| 3 (Preferred Brand) | $44.00 copay | $47.00 copay |
| 4 (Non-Preferred Drug) | 47% | 50% |
| 5 (Specialty Tier) | 25% | 25% |
| 6 (Select Diabetic Drugs) | $11.00 copay | $11.00 copay |
Wellcare Value Script's Most recent 5-Star Rating
Medicare rates the performance of all prescription drug plans in several major categories. The annual ratings Medicare gives are the best way to understand the quality of care and service you can expect from Wellcare Value Script, should you decide to enroll.
| CMS Measure | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Plan Rating | |
| Drug Plan Customer Service | |
| Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan | |
| Member Experience with the Drug Plan | |
| Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing |
| Plan Website: | WellCare Plan Information |
|---|---|
| Formulay Information: | WellCare Formulary Information |
| Pharmacy Information: | WellCare Pharmacy Information |
| Prospective Members: | (888)900-4307 |
| TTY Users: | (888)816-5252 |
If you not yet enrolled or verified your Medicare enrollment status, you can do so on the Social Security Administration website.
Additional Enhanced Medicare Part D Plan Options in Alaska
Here are some additional plans in your area that might be worth reviewing:
- SilverScript Plus
- Wellcare Medicare Rx Value Plus
- Cigna Extra Rx
- Clear Spring Health Premier Rx
- AARP MedicareRx Walgreens
The 2023 Medicare Part D Plans for Alaska information on this page is maintained by the All Medicare crew and was last updated on .