December 1, 2021
This information applies to Physicians and Independent Practice Associations.
Ensure your D‐SNP patients are getting the care they need
This communication applies only to WellCare Dual Liberty Freedom; 2022 plan name: Wellcare Dual Liberty (HMO D‐SNP) providers who have dual special needs plan (DSNP) patients.
Per the contract with the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), effective February 3, 2022, Wellcare, its contracted providers and their downstream entities are responsible for coordination and delivery of all dual special needs plan patients’ Medicare and Medi‐Cal benefits regardless of how the member receives their Medi‐Cal benefits.