June 5, 2026
Access www.wellcare.com/California/Providers for the latest operational and plan updates to better service your patients.
The below communication was posted to the Provider Bulletins section of the Wellcare provider site on May 28, 2026.
It includes the material number and title, type of communication, applicable audience, and a summary of the communication.
| Number and Title | Type of Notice | Audience | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26-714m, Updates to Medicare Clinical Policies – April 2026 | Contractual |
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Review changes to medical policies for procedures and services for April 2026. Medical policies are available online at https://bit.ly/MCR-med-policies. Medical policies offer guidelines for determining medical necessity for certain procedures, equipment and services. As a reminder, all services must be medically necessary, and member benefits, legal and regulatory mandates take precedence over medical policy content. |
Access communications and the provider operations manual:
Follow these steps to access communications and the provider operations manual online:
- Go to www.wellcare.com/California/Providers
- For communications: Select Provider Bulletins
- For the operations manual: From the Provider menu, select Overview under the Medicare column, then download the provider manual PDF
If you have questions regarding the information contained in this update, contact 866-999-3945.
