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Aetna Medicare Elite (PPO) - H5521-120-000
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Aetna Medicare Elite (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Aetna Inc.
Plan ID: H5521-120-000
* Every year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.
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New York Medicare beneficiaries may want to consider reviewing their Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan options. A Medicare Advantage plan combines your Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) benefits into a single plan.
Most Medicare Advantage plans cover prescription drugs, and many plans may offer other extra benefits Original Medicare doesn’t cover.
Learn more about New York Medicare Advantage plans like the one below and find a plan that offers the benefits you want at an affordable price.
Enrollment may be limited to certain times of the year. See why you may be able to enroll.
Basic Costs and Coverage
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly plan premium | $0.00 |
| Vision coverage | |
| Dental coverage | |
| Hearing coverage | |
| Prescription drugs | |
| Medical deductible | $590.00 |
| Out-of-pocket maximum | $9,350.00 |
| Initial drug coverage limit | $0.00 |
| Catastrophic drug coverage limit | $2,000.00 |
| Primary care doctor visit | $0 in-network $50 out-of-network |
| Specialty doctor visit | In-Network $0 for services provided in a nursing home $35 for services provided outside a nursing home Out-of-Network $60 |
| Inpatient hospital care | $850 per stay in-network $500 per day, days 1-20; $0 per day, days 21-90 out-of-network |
| Urgent care | Urgent Care: Copayment for Urgent Care $45 Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $110 |
| Emergency room visit | $110 If you are admitted to the hospital within 0 hours your cost share may be waived |
| Ambulance transportation | $290 in-network $290 out-of-network |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
Aetna Medicare Elite (PPO) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about Aetna Medicare Elite (PPO) benefits, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B).
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic services | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 40% |
| Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoring | In-Network 0% for OneTouch/LifeScan diabetic supplies 20% for other covered diabetic supplies Out-of-Network 0% for OneTouch/LifeScan diabetic supplies 20% for other covered diabetic supplies |
| Durable medical equipment (DME) | In-Network 0% for continuous glucose monitors 20% for all other Medicare-covered DME items Out-of-Network 40% |
| Diagnostic tests, lab and radiology services, and X-rays | Lab Services: In-Network $0 Out-of-Network 40% Diagnostic Procedures: In-Network $0 for certain Medicare-covered diagnostic tests and services including Retinal fundus, Spirometry, Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) $35 for other diagnostic procedures and tests Out-of-Network 40% Imaging: Xray: $35 in-network CT Scans: $200 for CT/CAT scans in-network; $300 for all other complex imaging in-network Diagnostic Radiology other than CT Scans: $200 for CT/CAT scans in-network; $300 for all other complex imaging in-network Diagnostic Radiology Mammogram: $0 in-network 40% out-of-network |
| Home health care | $0 in-network 40% out-of-network |
| Mental health inpatient care | In-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: $339 per day for days 1 to 6 $0 per day for days 7 to 90 Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services |
| Mental health outpatient care | In-Network $40 for Mental Health - Group Sessions $40 for Mental Health - Individual Sessions $40 for Psychiatric Services - Group Sessions $40 for Psychiatric Services - Individual Sessions Out-of-Network 40% for Mental Health Services- Group Sessions 40% for Mental Health Services - Individual Sessions 40% for Psychiatric Services - Group Sessions 40% for Psychiatric Services - Individual Sessions |
| Outpatient services/surgery | Ambulatory Surgical Center: In-Network $0 for preventive and diagnostic colonoscopy $250 all other ambulatory surgical center services Out-of-Network 40% |
| Outpatient substance abuse care | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 40% |
| Podiatry services | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services $60 |
| Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care | $0 per day, days 1-20; $214 per day, days 21-100 in-network 40% per stay out-of-network |
Dental Benefits
The following dental services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Dental care | In-Network Preventive dental services: $0 for oral exams $0 for cleanings $0 for x-rays Out-of-Network Preventive dental services: 50% for oral exams 50% for cleanings 50% for x-rays Frequencies and medical necessity requirements vary by covered dental service. This plan does not include comprehensive dental coverage. You can purchase comprehensive dental coverage for dental services including fillings, extractions, crowns, and more through an Optional Supplemental Benefit (OSB) for an additional premium when you enroll or within 30 days of the plan's start date. See EOC for additional details on exclusions and limitations. |
Vision Benefits
The following vision services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Vision care | In-Network Eye Exams: $0 for Diabetic eye exams $35 for all other Medicare-covered eye exams $0 for non-Medicare covered eye exams (Maximum one non-Medicare covered eye exam every year in or out-of-network) Eyewear: $0 for Medicare-covered prescription eyewear $0 for Contacts $0 for Eyeglasses $0 for Eyeglass Frames $0 for Eyeglass Lenses $0 for Upgrades Out-of-Network Eye Exams: $60 for Medicare-covered eye exams $60 for non-Medicare covered eye exams (Maximum one non-Medicare covered eye exam every year in or out-of-network) Eyewear: 30% for Medicare-covered prescription eyewear $0 for Contacts $0 for Eyeglass Frames $0 for Eyeglass Lenses $0 for Eyeglass Lenses and Frames $0 for Upgrades $200 benefit amount (allowance) reimbursement every year for non-Medicare covered prescription eyewear. |
Hearing Benefits
The following hearing services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Hearing care | In-Network Hearing Exams: $35 for Medicare-covered hearing exams $0 for non-Medicare covered hearing exams (Maximum one non-Medicare covered hearing exam every year in or out-of-network) $0 for fitting/evaluation for hearing aids (Maximum one hearing aid fitting/evaluation every year) Hearing Aids: $0-$1,700 for hearing aids (Maximum two hearing aids every year) Out-of-Network: Hearing Exams: $60 for Medicare-covered hearing exams $60 for non-Medicare covered hearing exam every year in or out-of-network Hearing Aids: You must purchase hearing aids through NationsHearing |
Preventive Services and Health/Wellness Education Programs
The following services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Preventive services and health/wellness education programs | In-Network $0 copay for all preventive services covered under Original Medicare Out-of-Network 0% for the pneumonia, influenza, Hepatitis B, and Covid-19 vaccines 40% for all other preventive services covered under Original Medicare |
Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage
The Aetna Medicare Elite (PPO) offers prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $590.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
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| Coverage | Cost |
| Annual drug deductible | $590.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
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| Annual drug deductible | $590.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
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| Tier 2 |
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| Annual drug deductible | $590.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
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When reviewing New York Medicare plans, be sure to find out if your doctors are part of the plan network. If a Medicare Advantage plan covers prescription drugs, make sure the plan formulary (list of drugs covered by the plan) includes your drugs.
You may be able to find plans in your part of New York that offer similar benefits at similar or lower prices than the plan above. Call 1-800-557-6059 TTY 711, 24/7 to speak with a licensed insurance agent who can help you compare plans.
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