Wellcare Classic 2026 Medicare Part D Plan
The Medicare Part D plan Wellcare Classic is offered by Wellcare for the 2026 plan year. It covers prescription drugs with costs structured around premiums, a deductible, and tier-based copayments or coinsurance.
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| Wellcare Classic: Part D Plan Overview | |
|---|---|
| Part D Plan ID: | S4802-093 |
| Plan Year: | 2026 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $2.70 |
| Annual Deductible: | $615.00 |
| Part D Benefit Type: | Basic |
| No Deductible Drug Tier: | Not Applicable |
| Low Income Subsidy: | Yes |
| Insured By: | Wellcare |
Plan Drug Costs
Wellcare Classic uses a standard Part D cost structure that may include a deductible and tiered copayments or coinsurance. The tables below summarize typical cost-sharing for covered drugs.
Monthly Premium
The 2026 Medicare Part D plan Wellcare Classic includes a monthly premium. The table below outlines the premium amount for this plan.
| Basic Part D Premium: | $2.70 |
| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $2.70 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy: | $9.48 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy CMS Pays: | $2.70 |
| Low Income Subsidy Premium: | $0.00 |
Low-Income Subsidy (LIS), also called “Extra Help,” may reduce prescription drug costs for eligible beneficiaries. See the Social Security Extra Help page for details.
Annual Deductible
Wellcare Classic has a $615.00 annual Part D deductible for 2026. This amount must be paid before plan coverage applies to prescriptions.
Out-of-Pocket Costs
In addition to premiums and any deductible, Wellcare Classic includes copayments or coinsurance for covered medications. The table below shows cost-sharing by drug tier.
| Drug Tier | Retail | Mail Order | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Generic | $0.00 | $3.00 | |
| Generic | $5.00 | $8.00 | |
| Preferred Brand | 21.00% | 22.00% | |
| Non-Preferred Drug | 35.00% | 36.00% | |
| Specialty Tier | 25.00% | 25.00% | |
| *Deductible does not apply. | |||
CMS Star Ratings
CMS evaluates Medicare Part D plans each year using a 5-star rating system. Ratings reflect plan performance across key measures, including service, satisfaction, and medication safety. See the rating for Wellcare Classic below.
| 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 |
Contact Information for Wellcare
| Website: | Wellcare Plan Page |
|---|---|
| Formulary: | Wellcare Formulary Page |
| Pharmacy: | Wellcare Pharmacy Page |
| Prospective Part D Members: | (800)270-5320 |
| Prospective Part D TTY Users: | 711 |
- CMS.gov, Landscape Source Files — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- CMS.gov, Plan Benefits Package — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- CMS.gov, Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County — Last accessed May 2, 2026
Data sources and methodology documentation..
- Wellcare (official source), http://www.wellcare.com/PDP — Last accessed April 27, 2026
- Medicare.gov, "How to get prescription drug coverage" — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- Medicare.gov, "What's Medicare Drug Coverage (Part D)?" — Last accessed May 1, 2026
- Medicare.gov, "What does Medicare cost?" — Last accessed May 1, 2026
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