Wellcare Meridian Dual Align (HMO D-SNP) H6971-001 • 2027 • White County, IL
- Monthly Premium
- $0.00Plus Part B premium.
- Medical Deductible
- $0.00
- Maximum Out-of-Pocket
- $9850.00In-network
- Part B Giveback
- Not offered
- Prescription Coverage
- Enhanced, $700.00 deductible
- Additional Benefits
- Dental, Vision, Hearing
- Service Area
- White County, IL
- Local Enrollment
- 17 beneficiaries in White County
Introduction
Wellcare Meridian Dual Align, offered by Wellcare By Meridian, is a Medicare Advantage Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) identified by CMS Plan ID H6971-001. The plan's Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) provider network serves its covered medical benefits, and the plan includes Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. Its 2027 costs include a $0.00 monthly premium, $0.00 medical deductible, and $9850.00 in-network maximum out-of-pocket. The 2027 Part D prescription drug deductible is $700.00.
This plan is available to eligible beneficiaries who live in White County, Illinois. According to CMS, 17 beneficiaries in White County are enrolled in this plan. New members can contact the plan at (844)480-0680 (TTY 711) for help and additional plan information.
Eligibility
Wellcare Meridian Dual Align is a Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) designed for individuals enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid.
- Special Needs Plan Type
- Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)
- Medicare Requirement
- Medicare Part A and Part B
- Special Needs Requirement
- Must qualify for Medicaid
- Service Area Requirement
- Must live in the plan's service area
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage is included.
Compare Similar Plans in White County
Compare this plan with the two most-enrolled HMO D-SNP plans available in White County, Illinois. Enrollment is based on CMS local enrollment data.
| Plan Detail | Wellcare Meridian Dual Align | Aetna Medicare FIDE | Humana Dual Fully Integrated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS Plan ID | H6971-001-0 |
H9771-001-0 |
H4329-001-0 |
| Local Enrollment | 17 | 57 | 51 |
| Monthly Premium | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Medical Deductible | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Maximum Out-of-Pocket | $9,850.00 | $9,850.00 | $9,250.00 |
| Part B Giveback | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| Primary Care | $0 copay | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Specialist | $0 copay | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Part D Deductible | $700.00 | $700.00 | $700.00 |
| CMS Star Rating | Not yet rated | Not yet rated | Not yet rated |
| Dental | $0 copay | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Vision | $0 copay | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Hearing | $0 copay | $0 copay | $0 copay |
Plan Benefits
Wellcare Meridian Dual Align has cost-sharing, meaning there are out-of-pocket costs when receiving covered healthcare services. The tables below detail the most common in-network out-of-pocket expenses for plan H6971-001.
You can also compare 2027 costs and coverage with last year, side-by-side: Plan H6971-001-0 Cost Compare.
Office Visits
- Primary care
- In-network: $0 copay
- Specialist
- In-network: $0 copay
Preventive and Wellness Services
- Annual wellness exam
- In-network: $0 copay
- Telehealth benefit
- In-network: $0 copay
- Routine chiropractic
- Not covered
- Fitness benefits
- Coming soon
- Health education
- Not covered
- Counseling services
- Not covered
- Over-the-counter drug benefits
- In-network: $0 copay
- Health transportation (non-emergency)
- Coming soon
Diagnostic, Lab, and Imaging Services
- Diagnostic radiology services
- In-network: $0 copay
- Lab services
- In-network: $0 copay
- Outpatient x-rays
- In-network: $0 copay
- Diagnostic tests and procedures
- In-network: $0 copay
Emergency and Urgent Care Services
- Emergency room care
- $0 copay
- Worldwide emergency care
- Coming soon
- Urgent care
- $0 copay
- Inpatient hospital care
- Tier 1
$0 per stay - Skilled Nursing Facility
- Tier 1
$0 per day for days 1-20
$0 per day for days 21-70
$0 per day for days 71-100 - Ground ambulance
- In-network: $0 copay
Mental Health Services
- Outpatient individual therapy
- In-network: $0 copay
- Outpatient group therapy
- In-network: $0 copay
- Inpatient psychiatric hospital care
- Tier 1
$0 per stay
Rehabilitation Services
- Physical therapy and speech and language therapy
- In-network: $0 copay
- Occupational therapy
- In-network: $0 copay
Medical Equipment and Supplies
- Diabetes supplies
- In-network: $0 copay
- Durable medical equipment
- In-network: $0 copay
- Prosthetics
- In-network: $0 copay
Medicare Part B Drugs
- Chemotherapy
- In-network: $0 copay
- Other Part B drugs (Medicare-covered)
- In-network: $0 copay
Dental Services
- Oral exam
- In-network: $0 copay
- Dental x-rays
- In-network: $0 copay
- Cleaning
- In-network: $0 copay
- Periodontics
- In-network: $0 copay
- Endodontics
- In-network: $0 copay
- Restorative services
- In-network: $0 copay
- Implant services
- Not covered
- Orthodontics
- Not covered
- Oral/Maxillofacial surgery
- In-network: $0 copay
Vision Services
- Routine eye exam
- In-network: $0 copay
- Contact lenses
- In-network: $0 copay
- Eyeglass frames only
- In-network: $0 copay
- Eyeglass lenses only
- In-network: $0 copay
- Eyeglasses (frames & lenses)
- In-network: $0 copay
- Upgrades
- In-network: $0 copay
Hearing Services
- Hearing exam
- In-network: $0 copay
- Fitting/evaluation
- In-network: $0 copay
- Prescription hearing aids
- In-network: $0 copay
- OTC hearing aids
- Not covered
Additional and Special Needs Services
- Adult day health services
- Not covered
- Home-based palliative care
- Not covered
- Personal emergency response system
- Coming soon
- Weight management programs
- Not covered
- Wigs for chemotherapy-related hair loss
- Coming soon
- Alternative therapies
- In-network: $0 copay
- Massage therapy
- Not covered
- Home/bathroom safety devices
- Not covered
Certain preventive services are covered 100% by Wellcare Meridian Dual Align as a Part B benefit.
Prescription Drug Coverage
Wellcare Meridian Dual Align 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.
Prescription Drug Plan Premium
The Part D prescription drug plan premium is included in the overall Medicare Advantage 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.
| Part D Premium Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Part D Premium: | ($33.20) |
| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $33.20 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
| Low-Income Premium Subsidy: | $7.61 |
| Low-Income Premium Subsidy Paid by CMS: | $0.00 |
| Low-Income Subsidy Premium: | $0.00 |
For more details, visit the Social Security Extra Help program .
Prescription Drug Plan Deductible
This plan has a $700.00 annual Part D deductible. You'll pay this deductible at the pharmacy before Wellcare By Meridian starts contributing towards your prescription costs.
Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
Beyond premiums and deductibles, Wellcare Meridian Dual Align may have additional costs at pharmacies. The table below outlines out-of-pocket expenses by drug tier.
| Drug Tier | Retail | Mail Order |
|---|---|---|
| Generic | $0.00 copay | $19.00 copay |
| Preferred Brand | 20% coinsurance | 20% coinsurance |
| Non-Preferred Drug | 42% coinsurance | $100.00 copay |
| Injectable Drugs | 0% coinsurance | Not available |
| Specialty Tier | 25% coinsurance | 25% coinsurance |
| Select Care Drugs | $0.00 copay | $0.00 copay |
| Preferred Generic | Not available | $18.00 copay |
| *Deductible does not apply. | ||
CMS 5-Star Performance Ratings (Contract ID: H6971)
Medicare assigns star ratings to plans based on quality and performance across multiple measures, including customer service, member experience, and health outcomes. Ratings are updated annually by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and are shown on a 1 to 5 star scale, with 5 stars representing the highest quality.
| CMS Measure | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| 2027 Overall Rating | |
| Staying Healthy: Screenings, Tests, Vaccines | Plan too new to be measured |
| Managing Chronic (Long Term) Conditions | Plan too new to be measured |
| Member Experience with Health Plan | Plan too new to be measured |
| Complaints and Changes in Plans Performance | Plan too new to be measured |
| Health Plan Customer Service | Plan too new to be measured |
| Drug Plan Customer Service | Plan too new to be measured |
| Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan | Plan too new to be measured |
| Member Experience with the Drug Plan | Plan too new to be measured |
| Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing | Plan too new to be measured |
Contact Information for Wellcare By Meridian
- Website
- Wellcare By Meridian Plan Page
- Providers
- Wellcare By Meridian Providers Page
- Formulary
- Wellcare By Meridian Formulary Page
- Pharmacy
- Wellcare By Meridian Pharmacy Page
- New Member Health Plan Help
- (844)480-0680
- New Member Health Plan TTY
- 711
- New Member Part D Help
- (844)480-0680
- New Member Part D TTY Users
- 711
Enrollment status and eligibility information are available through the Social Security Administration. Additional information about Medicare Advantage is available at Medicare.gov.
Medicare Plan Data Sources and Methodology
| Data Source | Publisher | Last Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Source Files | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | October 5, 2026 |
| Medicare Part C & D Performance | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | October 5, 2026 |
| Plan Benefits Package | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | October 5, 2026 |
| Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | October 5, 2026 |
Data sources and methodology documentation.
| Publisher | Reference | Last Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Wellcare By Meridian (official source) | http://go.wellcare.com/MeridianIL | October 4, 2026 |
| CMS.gov | Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) | April 28, 2026 |
| Medicare.gov | Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans | April 28, 2026 |
| Medicare.gov | Joining a plan | April 28, 2026 |
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