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25-1279 Telehealth Benefits Remain Available Under Wellcare By Health Net Plans Through 2026
Health Net·Provider News
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Wellcare By Health Net Medicare Advantage plans will continue offering telehealth benefits through 2026, despite the expiration of COVID-era telehealth waivers that only affected Traditional Medicare Fee-for-Service patients. Members can access telehealth through Teladoc ($0 copay) or network providers (standard copays apply).
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should verify that telehealth claims for Wellcare By Health Net Medicare Advantage members continue to be processed normally through 2026. Update patient communications to clarify that MA plan telehealth benefits remain available despite COVID waiver expiration. Ensure staff understand the difference between Teladoc services ($0 copay) and network provider telehealth (standard copays).