What Fidelis Medicare Advantage Plans Are Offered in 2022?

Fidelis Medicare Advantage plan options

Let’s look at the different types of Medicare Advantage plans that are available through Fidelis.

Fidelis HMO plans

In a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plan, you must receive your care from an in-network provider. If you use an out-of-network provider, you may be responsible for paying for the entire cost of your care.

Fidelis has one HMO plan available. It’s called Wellcare Fidelis No Premium (HMO).

Fidelis HMO-POS plans

HMO Point-of-Service (HMO-POS) plans are very similar to HMO plans.

In an HMO-POS plan, you may be allowed to get some types of care from an out-of-network provider. However, your coinsurance and copay for these services will be higher than if you were in network.

Fidelis offers two types of Medicare Advantage HMO-POS plans. They are:

• Wellcare Fidelis Assist (HMO-POS)
• Wellcare Fidelis Patriot No Premium (HMO-POS)

Fidelis HMO D-SNPs

HMO Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) are available to those who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid.

With this type of plan, your healthcare costs are covered seamlessly between Medicare and Medicaid. This will prevent gaps in coverage and give you one point of contact, with little or no out-of-pocket costs for covered services.

Fidelis offers three Medicare Advantage HMO D-SNPs:

• Wellcare Fidelis Dual Access (HMO D-SNP)
• Wellcare Fidelis Dual Plus Metro (HMO D-SNP)
• Wellcare Fidelis Dual Plus (HMO D-SNP)

Fidelis Part D options

Medicare Part D plans cover your prescription drugs. They can be sold separately or bundled with a Medicare Advantage plan.

Fidelis doesn’t sell separate Part D plans. However, most of the Fidelis Medicare Advantage plans include Part D prescription drug coverage.

What areas offer Fidelis Medicare Advantage plans?

Fidelis Medicare Advantage plans are available in many areas throughout New York.

Since the types of plans that are offered can vary by location, some Fidelis Medicare Advantage plans may not be available in your county or ZIP code. You can search for plans by ZIP code here.

What do Fidelis Medicare Advantage plans cover?

Medicare Advantage covers the same basic benefits as original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B). Therefore, Fidelis Medicare plans will always cover:

• outpatient visits to primary care doctors or specialists
• outpatient mental health visits
• diagnostic tests and laboratory tests
• preventive care
• limited inpatient stays at hospitals and skilled nursing facilities
• emergency care
• urgent care visits
• emergency ambulance transportation
• occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech language therapy
• durable medical equipment and medical supplies, including wheelchairs, oxygen, or diabetic supplies
• treatment programs for substance use disorders

Medicare Advantage plans may also include benefits that aren’t covered under original Medicare. For example, all Fidelis Medicare Advantage plans offer some coverage for:

• routine eye exams
• hearing exams
• emergency care during foreign travel

Additionally, certain Fidelis Medicare Advantage plans can offer even further benefits, such as:

• prescription drug coverage (Part D)
• preventive and comprehensive dental care options
• vision, including things like eye exams, contacts, and eyeglasses
• hearing aids, which also includes evaluation and fitting
• over-the-counter drug benefits
• fitness membership benefits
• transportation for nonemergency medical care
• acupuncture

How much do Fidelis Medicare Advantage plans cost?

Now let’s look into the different costs that may be associated with a Fidelis Medicare Advantage plan.

• Monthly premiums. This is the monthly cost for your plan. Some plans have a $0 monthly premium.
• Copays and coinsurance. These are set costs you’ll pay after receiving care from a provider. With HMO-POS plans, copays and coinsurance will be more expensive for an out-of-network provider.
• Deductibles. Some Medicare Advantage plans may have a health or drug deductible that you’ll pay before coverage begins.
• Out-of-pocket costs. If a service or provider isn’t included in your plan, you’ll be responsible for paying any costs. Most plans have a maximum out-of-pocket limit, but these can vary by plan.

The table below compares the costs some of the Fidelis Medicare Advantage plans in different cities in New York. As you can see, costs can vary based on your location.

What is Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C)?

Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans are health insurance plans that private insurance companies sell. You can choose to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan instead of using original Medicare for your medical benefits.

All Medicare Advantage plans have the same basic coverage as original Medicare. However, they can also include additional benefits like:

• dental
• hearing
• vision
• annual physicals
• telehealth benefits
• fitness benefits like the SilverSneakers program
• transportation
• alternative treatments like acupuncture and massage therapy
• installation of safety devices in your home, such as a grab bar in your shower

There’s variation in both the costs and services included in Medicare Advantage plans. These can depend on factors like:

• your location
• the type of plan
• the company that’s selling the plan

The takeaway                                           

Fidelis offers a few different Medicare Advantage plans in the state of New York. The types of plans that are available include one HMO plan, HMO D-SNP, and HMO-POS plans.

All Fidelis plans cover the same benefits as original Medicare. They may also include additional benefits like dental, vision, and hearing aids. These extras will depend on the specific plan you choose.

The costs and benefits of Medicare Advantage plans can vary based on where you live. You can compare multiple plans in your area to make sure that you select one that best suits your needs.