How to Qualify for Wellcare If on Medicare

WellCare is a publicly traded, nongovernmental company that provides additional medical resources to qualified individuals. These services, which include prescription drug assistance, come at greatly reduced costs compared to many other companies. It offers services to both Medicare and Medicaid-eligible people. If you are currently on Medicare, you need to know exactly how you can qualify.

Things You'll Need

• Internet access

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Instructions

• 1

  Make sure that you are enrolled in both Medicare Parts A and B. Medicare Part A covers in-patient hospital care (hospital stays, hospice and home health care). Medicare Part B covers doctor's cost and outpatient care. This also means that you must be at least 65 years old.

• 2

  Check to see if you live in a Wellcare coverage area. Wellcare only operates in certain states, including Georgia, Florida, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Texas. The best way to find information is to visit Wellcare.com (see Resources). There you will find the numbers for every state that is covered.

• 3

  Understand that you cannot apply for coverage with Wellcare if you have end-stage renal disease (ESRB).