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This page will serve as your quick, go-to resource hub for updates and information related to the Oncology programs for Wellcare and Wellcare By Allwell. Please refer to the training schedule located at the bottom of the page. |
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Program changes effective November 1, 2026 for Wellcare By Allwell Medicare Members |
Wellcare By Allwell is expanding their collaboration with Evolent as the administrator of the Oncology Quality Management programs for:
Beginning November 1, 2026, the following services will require a prior authorization, from Evolent, before being administered in either a provider office, outpatient hospital or ambulatory surgical center:
Oncology-related infused chemotherapeutic drugs, supportive agents and symptom management medications
Radiation oncology services requiring authorization:
2D, Electrons (2 dimensional)
Brachytherapy
Conformal 3D (3 dimensional)
IGRT (Image-guided radiation therapy)
IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy)
Proton Beam Radiation Therapy
SBRT (Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy)
SRS (Stereotactic Radiosurgery Therapy)
The Evolent oncology program will apply to the ordering specialties of gynecologic oncology, hematology, medical oncology, neurological oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology and urology for the following diagnoses and associated ICD-10 codes for your Medicare members ages 18 years and older:
Cancer diagnoses = C00 - D09, D37 - D44, E34.0
Hematology diagnosis = D45-D49, D59.10-D59.19, D61.81, D61.82, D63.0, D63.8, D64.2-D64.3, D64.81, D64.89, D64.9, D68.59, D69.3, D69.41, D69.59, D69.6, D69.8, D69.9, D70.1-D70.9, D72.8, D72.9, D73.81, D73.9, D75.1, D75.81, D75.82
N&V = R11
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What does this mean for you? |
Ordering providers will secure prior authorization for oncology services for dates of service on or after November 1, 2026:
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Training Sessions Starting Soon |
To help you prepare, we’ll be hosting instructional sessions designed to review the program and demonstrate how to submit and manage prior authorization requests using the Evolent provider portal. Register below to secure your seat.
Radiation Oncology:
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 12 pm CT
Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 9 am CT
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 9 am CT
Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 12 pm CT
Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 12 pm CT
Medical Oncology:
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