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Wellcare Louisiana Connections Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP) (2027)

Dual Special Needs Plan (Medicare Advantage) from Wellcare, plan ID H2491-038-000. Sold in 26 counties in Louisiana.

★★★★★3.5

Who can join

Only for people who have both Medicare and Medicaid.

2027 costs

Monthly premium$0
Drug deductible$700
Medical deductible$0
Out-of-pocket maximum (in network)$9,850
Plan typeDual Special Needs Plan (Medicare Advantage), HMO-POS
Referral needed to see a specialistYes
Plan IDH2491-038-000

With a Medicare Advantage plan you also keep paying your Medicare Part B premium, unless Medicaid pays it for you.

What this plan would cost for your prescriptions

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What you pay for medical care

Primary care visit20%
Specialist visit20%
Preventive care$0
Urgent care$40
Emergency room$115
Hospital stay$0
Outpatient surgery20%
Lab tests20%
X-rays and scans20%
Mental health visit20%
Physical therapy20%
Medical equipment20%
TelehealthCovered

In-network amounts. A range means it depends on the service or provider.

Extra benefits

DentalCovered — up to $3000/yr allowance
VisionCovered — up to $100/yr allowance
HearingCovered — up to $750/yr allowance
Over-the-counter itemsCovered — up to $65/mo allowance
FitnessCovered
Rides to appointmentsCovered — 12 one-way trips/yr

Drug costs by tier

Tier30 days, standard pharmacy30 days, preferred pharmacy90 days by mail
1 Generic$15$0$0
2 Preferred Brand25%25%25%
3 Non-Preferred Drug28%28%28%
4 Injectable Drugs25%25%25%
5 Specialty Tier25%25%N/A
6 Select Care Drugs$0$0$0

A percentage is coinsurance: your share of the drug's price. The drug deductible may apply first, depending on the tier. Your Part D out-of-pocket costs are capped at $2,400 for 2027.

Where it's sold

Louisiana (26 counties)

Other 2027 Wellcare plans in Louisiana

Plan costs and benefits are from CMS's 2027 Medicare plan data (data as of October 27, 2026). Star ratings are CMS's 2027 Star Ratings. Every year, Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system. Benefits, premiums and copays can change from year to year; check the plan's Evidence of Coverage, call the plan, or use Medicare.gov before you enroll.