Wellcare Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities 2026
Date: 12/16/25
Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities for Wellcare Members through 2026
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended its current telehealth flexibilities through January 30, 2026. At this time, it is unknown whether these flexibilities will be extended further. Regardless of future CMS decisions, Wellcare (Medicare) health plans will continue to offer expanded telehealth access through the end of 2026. Our benefits maintain many of the same flexibilities, ensuring no change in telehealth coverage for Wellcare members.
Current Medicare telehealth flexibilities include:
- Relaxed geographic restrictions
- No originating-site requirements
- Expanded list of eligible telehealth providers
Wellcare will continue these allowances in 2026 even if CMS ends its flexibilities:
- Members may receive telehealth services from any location— no rural or originating-site limitations
- No restrictions on which types of providers may deliver telehealth
- Teladoc services remain available 24/7 at $0 cost share.
- Telehealth from in-network providers applies the same cost share as an in-office visit (e.g., PCP or specialist rates). Members should refer to their Evidence of Coverage for full cost-share details
- No technology requirement—audio-only telehealth is permitted for certain non-behavioral, non-mental health services
Questions? Contact your Provider Engagement Account Manager.
Or email us at:AzCHProviderEngagement@azcompletehealth.com.