Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO plans

At a glance

  • $0 premium plans
  • Plans with prescription drug coverage and vision, hearing and dental benefits
  • Over 3.3 million people are enrolled in an Aetna Medicare Advantage Plan1

Aetna® offers several types of Medicare Advantage plans, including Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO plans. These plans give you the freedom to choose your health care providers.

Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO plans can include prescription drug coverage and other additional benefits.

Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO plans
✓ Freedom to choose your providers, and typically no requirement to choose a primary care physician (PCP) ✓ Monthly plan premiums and deductibles vary by plan, as low as $0
✓ No referral required to see a specialist ✓ Includes an annual out-of-pocket spending max
✓ Plans include prescription drug coverage  ✓ Plans include dental, vision and hearing coverage
✓ Plans include SilverSneakers® fitness program coverage ✓ Plans include coverage for select over-the-counter (OTC) items at no extra cost

What is an Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO plan?

A preferred provider organization (PPO) plan gives you more options. You have the ability to choose any doctor, specialist, hospital or other health care provider who accepts Medicare and the Aetna plan terms.

Your out-of-pocket costs may be lower if you visit providers in your plan’s network, however.

If you’re enrolled in an Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO plan, you’re likely a member of:

  • Aetna MedicareSM Plan (PPO)/Aetna Medicare Prime Plan (PPO)

Do Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO plans require referrals?

As a member of an Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO plan, you don’t need a referral from a PCP before visiting a hospital or a specialist. But you should first make sure they do accept Medicare and the terms of the Aetna plan.

Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO plans helps put you in control of your care.

Additional Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO plan benefits

Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO plans give you the freedom to choose providers. And many of these plans offer a variety of benefits that go beyond what Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) covers.

Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO plans also include:

  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Dental, vision and hearing benefits
  • Worldwide emergency care coverage
  • SilverSneakers® fitness memberships
  • Prescription mail-order delivery through mail order for plans that include prescription drug coverage
  • 24/7 nurse hotline

How do I enroll in an Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO plan?

To learn more about your Aetna Medicare options or to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan, speak with a licensed insurance agent. You can reach one by calling TTY Users: 711 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

More than 30 million people are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan.1

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