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Wellcare Fidelis Assist (HMO-POS) Medicare Advantage Plan H5599-002 • 2026 • Steuben County, NY

CMS Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆ (3.0 out of 5 stars*)

CMS Plan ID H5599-002 identifies the Medicare Advantage plan Wellcare Fidelis Assist, a HMO-POS Part C plan offered by Wellcare By Fidelis Care for the 2026 plan year. This plan uses a Health Maintenance Organization with a Point of Service (HMO-POS) provider network and comes with Part D prescription drug coverage.

Last update: September 16, 2026
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Wellcare Fidelis Assist Overview

2026 Medicare Advantage Plan Overview for H5599-002-0
Plan Overview for H5599-002-0
CMS Plan ID: H5599-002-0
Plan Type: HMO-POS
Plan Year: 2026
Monthly Premium: $32.50
Plus your Medicare Part B premium.
Medical Deductible: $0.00
Maximum Out-of-Pocket: $9250.00 (In-Network)
Part B Give Back: −$1.00 reduction
Prescription Drug Coverage: Basic, $615.00 deductible
Additional Benefits: Dental, Vision, Hearing
Service Area: Steuben County, NY
Enrollment (Nationwide): 5,392 beneficiaries
Enrollment (CMS – Local)93 beneficiaries in Steuben County
Provided By: Wellcare By Fidelis Care

Plan Overview for Wellcare Fidelis Assist

This Medicare Advantage MAPD HMO-POS plan includes hospital, medical, and prescription drug coverage under Medicare Parts A and B. The monthly premium is $32.50, and the plan provides coverage through a network of participating providers, with limited access to out-of-network services in certain situations. The annual Part D deductible is $615.00.

Primary care visits have a $0 copay, specialist visits come with a $25 copay, urgent care services carry a $30 copay, and ambulance transportation is $325 copay. These costs apply toward the maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) limit of $9250.00. After this limit is reached, in-network services are fully covered for the remainder of the year.

This plan is listed by CMS under Plan ID H5599-002. Cost-sharing details for key services are provided below.

Cost Sharing Expenses

Wellcare Fidelis Assist has cost-sharing, meaning there are out-of-pocket costs when receiving covered healthcare services. The table below details the most common in-network out-of-pocket expenses for plan H5599-002.

Certain preventive services are covered 100% by Wellcare Fidelis Assist as a Part B benefit.

Prescription Drug Coverage

Wellcare Fidelis Assist includes a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP). Plan type and coverage level are defined by CMS and may vary between basic and enhanced benefit designs.

This plan includes a basic benefit Medicare Part D plan (PDP), meeting the minimum coverage requirements defined by CMS.

Prescription Drug Plan Premium

The Part D prescription drug plan premium is included in the overall Medicare Special Needs Plan cost. Additional adjustments may apply through the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program, also known as Extra Help, administered by Social Security. LIS benefits are separate from Medicare Special Needs Plan coverage.

Wellcare Fidelis Assist (H5599-002-0) Prescription Drug Plan Premium Details
Basic Part D Premium: $32.50
Supplemental Part D Premium: $0.00
Total Part D Premium: $32.50
Low-Income Premium Subsidy: $58.82
Low-Income Premium Subsidy Paid by CMS: $32.50
Low-Income Subsidy Premium: $0.00

For more details, visit the Social Security Extra Help program .

Prescription Drug Plan Deductible

This plan has a $615.00 annual Part D deductible. You'll pay this deductible at the pharmacy before Wellcare By Fidelis Care starts contributing towards your prescription costs.

Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs

Beyond premiums and deductibles, Wellcare Fidelis Assist may have additional costs at pharmacies. The table below outlines out-of-pocket expenses by drug tier.

Wellcare Fidelis Assist (H5599-002-0) Pharmacy Out-of-Pocket Costs by Drug Tier
Drug Tier Retail Mail Order
Preferred Generic$18.00 copayComing soon
Generic$19.00 copayComing soon
Preferred Brand23% coinsuranceComing soon
Non-Preferred Drug$100.00 copayComing soon
Specialty Tier25% coinsuranceComing soon
Select Care Drugs$0.00 copayComing soon
*Deductible does not apply.

CMS Star Ratings

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rates Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Part D prescription drug plans each year using a 5-star system. These ratings measure plan performance in areas such as preventive care, management of chronic conditions, and member experience.

2026 Medicare Star Ratings for Contract H5599
CMS Measure Star Rating
2026 Overall Rating ☆☆☆☆☆
Staying Healthy: Screenings, Tests, Vaccines ☆☆☆☆☆
Managing Chronic (Long Term) Conditions ☆☆☆☆☆
Member Experience with Health Plan ☆☆☆☆☆
Complaints and Changes in Plans Performance ☆☆☆☆☆
Health Plan Customer Service ☆☆☆☆☆
Drug Plan Customer Service ☆☆☆☆☆
Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan ☆☆☆☆☆
Member Experience with the Drug Plan Not enough data available
Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing ☆☆☆☆☆

How much does plan H5599-002 cost per month?

The plan’s monthly premium is $32.50 for 2026. The Part B premium is not included.

What is the MOOP for Wellcare Fidelis Assist in 2026?

The 2026 in-network MOOP is $9250.00. Once this limit is reached, covered in-network costs are fully covered.

What is the CMS star rating for Wellcare Fidelis Assist?

The 2026 CMS star rating for Wellcare Fidelis Assist is ★3.0 out of 5.

How many beneficiaries are enrolled in this plan?

CMS reports 5,392 beneficiaries enrolled in this plan.

What is the prescription drug deductible for 2026?

For 2026, the prescription drug deductible is $615.00.

Contact Information for Wellcare By Fidelis Care

Wellcare By Fidelis Care Plan Contact Details for Wellcare Fidelis Assist (H5599-002-0)
Contact Type Details
Website: Wellcare By Fidelis Care Plan Page
New Members: 1-844-480-0680
Existing Members: 1-800-247-1447
Plan Address: 25-01 Jackson Ave | Long Island City, NY 11101

Enrollment status and eligibility information are available through the Social Security Administration. Additional information about Medicare Advantage is available at medicare.gov.

Primary CMS datasets used for this Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan resource.
Data Source Publisher Last Accessed
Landscape Source Files Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services September 8, 2026
Medicare Part C & D Performance Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services September 8, 2026
Plan Benefits Package Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services September 8, 2026
Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services September 8, 2026

Data sources and methodology documentation.

Official plan information and secondary Medicare references.
Publisher Reference Last Accessed
Wellcare By Fidelis Care (official source) http://www.wellcare.com/fidelisNY October 13, 2025
Medicare.gov Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans 25 May, 2025
NCOA.org 5 Steps to Choosing the Right Medicare Plan for You 25 May, 2025
Medicare.gov Compare Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage 25 May, 2025

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Page content independently curated and maintained by David W. Bynon, Editorial Steward, using a standardized, data-driven methodology for accurate, non-commercial Medicare plan interpretation and resolution.

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