Does Aetna Medicare cover vision?

Do Aetna Medicare plans offer vision coverage?

Aetna Medicare Advantage plans offer coverage for vision care.

Medicare Part B will pay for a yearly eye exam for diabetic retinopathy. It will also help pay for corrective lenses following certain cataract surgeries. Generally, it doesn’t cover routine vision care or glasses.

Aetna Medicare Advantage plans offer the same coverage as Original Medicare (Medicare Parts A and B). They may also cover vision care services like an annual routine eye exam and prescription eyewear, including frames, lenses and contacts.

What vision services are covered by an Aetna Medicare plan?

If you enroll in an Aetna Medicare Advantage plan that includes vision coverage, the plan may cover:

• An annual eye exam
• Prescription lenses
  • Single vision
  • Bifocal
  • Trifocal
  • Standard or premium progressive
• Contact lenses
  • Conventional
  • Disposable

Each plan has a network of vision care providers. Some plans require you to stay in network for covered services. Some plans allow you to see a provider out of network, though you may be responsible for additional costs.

Aetna Medicare Advantage plans (also called Medicare Part C) cover all of the benefits and services offered by Medicare Part A and Part B. Aetna Medicare Advantage plans also provide additional benefits, such as coverage for:

• Prescription drugs
• Vision
• Dental
• Fitness and wellness programs

The benefits you receive will vary depending on the plan you choose. 

How do I enroll in an Aetna Medicare Advantage plan?

A licensed insurance agent can help you compare Aetna Medicare Advantage plans available where you live.

Speak with a licensed insurance agent by calling 1-877-890-1409 (TTY: 711) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.*

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