2022 Product Resources and Key Benefit Information Reminder

With this year’s AEP soon coming to an end, Wellcare wanted to provide a reminder about the product resources and key benefit information available to you and current or potential Wellcare members.

Below is a summary of the key resources to ensure you are successful this season and beyond. In case you missed previous communication on these resources, you can select the links at the end of each section or from the 2022 Product Pointers Emails section in the 2022 AEP Readiness Resources page to obtain further information on each topic/resource.  

2022 AEP Readiness Resources

Here you will find useful links to resources and materials, such as:

• Portfolios at a Glance
• Supplemental and Pharmacy One-Pagers
• Supplemental Benefits Videos
• FAQs and Other Resources
• 2022 Product Pointers Emails

Access the full suite of AEP Readiness Resources here.

Flexible Spending Card for Dental, Vision, and Hearing Services (DVH)

The Flexible Spending Card (Flex Card) has been expanded for Wellcare, Ascension Complete and is available on more plans across the country for 2022!

Learn more about the Flexible Card for Dental, Vision and Hearing Services (DVH) here.

SSBCI - Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill

Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill (SSBCI) help qualified members with chronic illnesses improve health outcomes. This year, Wellcare has introduced new SSBCI benefits to address Social Determinants of Health (SSBCI offerings vary across plans/markets).

Learn more about SSBCI here.

Pharmacy Benefits and Network Highlights

We have new and improved Pharmacy updates for our members, including new high-quality and affordable options like $0 preventive vaccine copay options, supplemental tier 1 excluded drug coverage with increased quantity limits, and improved preferred pharmacy network on all TMA (Traditional Medicare Advantage) & C-SNP (Chronic Special Needs) plans.

NEW! We have also introduced Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) Regional Portfolios at a Glance, where you can find specific premium and tier cost share information for plans offered by state.

Learn more about the Pharmacy Benefits and Network Highlights here.

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Benefits

Wellcare's Over-the-Counter (OTC) benefits allow members to buy health products to support their overall health. This benefit gives members $10 - $550 per benefit period to purchase a plan-approved list of OTC items.

Learn more about OTC Benefits here.