Wellcare Classic (Basic PDP) Maryland Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
Wellcare Classic, a 2023 Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Basic PDP) from WellCare, is available to people in Maryland with Original Medicare benefits.
| Medicare Part D Plan Basics | |
|---|---|
| Plan ID: | S4802-079 |
| Plan Type: | PDP |
| Plan Year: | 2023 |
| Premium: | $33.10/mo |
| Deductible: | $505.00/yr |
| Benefit Type: | Basic |
| Rx Gap Coverage: | No |
| Low Income Subsidy: | Yes |
| Senior Savings Plan: | {ssm_plan} |
| Availability: | Maryland |
| Insured By: | WellCare |
IMPORTANT: The cost of each medication can vary widely from plan to plan. For this reason, you should carefully research each of your prescriptions before joining Wellcare Classic.
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: | $33.10 |
| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $33.10 |
| Part D Premium with Full LIS Assistance: | $0.00 |
| Part D Premium with 75% LIS Assistance: | $8.30 |
| Part D Premium with 50% LIS Assistance: | $16.50 |
| Part D Premium with 25% LIS Assistance: | $24.80 |
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).
Initial Coverage Limit Copayments
In addition to the plan's monthly premium and deductible, Wellcare Classic 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 | $6.00 copay |
| 2 (Generic) | $6.00 copay | $10.00 copay |
| 3 (Preferred Brand) | $35.00 copay | $40.00 copay |
| 4 (Non-Preferred Drug) | 37% | 39% |
| 5 (Specialty Tier) | 25% | 25% |
Wellcare Classic'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 Classic, 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 Basic Medicare Part D Plan Options in Maryland
Here are some additional plans in your area that might be worth reviewing:
- Cigna Secure Rx
- Humana Basic Rx Plan
- Clear Spring Health Value Rx
- Elixir RxSecure
- AARP MedicareRx Saver Plus
The 2023 Medicare Part D Plans for Maryland information on this page is maintained by the All Medicare crew and was last updated on .