Aetna Medicare Choice Plan (PPO)
Aetna Medicare Choice Plan (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Aetna Inc.
Plan ID: H3288-009-000
Texas 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 Texas Medicare Advantage plans like the one below and find a plan that offers the benefits you want at an affordable price.
Basic Costs and Coverage
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly plan premium | $0.00 |
| Vision coverage | |
| Dental coverage | |
| Hearing coverage | |
| Prescription drugs | |
| Medical deductible | $250.00 |
| Out-of-pocket maximum | $6,000.00 |
| Initial drug coverage limit | $0.00 |
| Catastrophic drug coverage limit | $7,400.00 |
| Primary care doctor visit | $0 in-network / 40% out-of-network |
| Specialty doctor visit | $30 in-network / 40% out-of-network |
| Inpatient hospital care | $325 per day, days 1-5; $0 per day, days 6-90 in-network / 40% per stay out-of-network |
| Urgent care | Urgent Care: Copayment for Urgent Care $0.00 to $60.00 Minimum copayment applies to urgently needed services provided in a PCP office. Maximum copayment applies to urgently needed services provided in an urgent care facility or location other than PCP. Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $110.00 |
| Emergency room visit | $110 If you are admitted to the hospital within 0 hours your cost share may be waived, for more information see the Evidence of Coverage |
| Ambulance transportation | $290 in-network / $290 out-of-network |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
Aetna Medicare Choice Plan (PPO) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about Aetna Medicare Choice Plan (PPO) benefits, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B).
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic services | Out-of-Network: Chiropractic Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 40% |
| Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoring | 0% - 20% Higher cost-share applies to non-OneTouch/LifeScan diabetic supplies. |
| Durable medical equipment (DME) | 20% in-network / 40% out-of-network |
| Diagnostic tests, lab and radiology services, and X-rays | Lab Services: Lab Services: $0 in-network/ 40% out-of-network, for more information see Evidence of Coverage Diagnostic Procedures: Diagnostic Procedures/Tests: $50 in-network/ 40% out-of-network, for more information see Evidence of Coverage Imaging: Xray: $30 in-network / CT Scans: $325 in-network / Diagnostic Radiology other than CT Scans: $325 in-network / Diagnostic Radiology Mammogram: $0 in-network / 40% out-of-network, for more information see Evidence of Coverage |
| Home health care | $0 in-network / 40% out-of-network |
| Mental health inpatient care | Out-of-Network: Coinsurance for Psychiatric Hospital Services per Stay 40% |
| Mental health outpatient care | Mental Health - Group Sessions: $40 in-network/ Mental Health - Individual Sessions: $40 in-network/ 40% out-of-network, for more information see Evidence of Coverage Psychiatric Services - Group Sessions: $40 in-network/ Psychiatric Services - Individual Sessions: $40 in-network/ 40% out-of-network, for more information see Evidence of Coverage |
| Outpatient services/surgery | Ambulatory Surgical Center: $250 in-network / ASC Screening Colonoscopy Polyp Removal and Post-FIT: $0 in-network / 40% out-of-network, for more information see Evidence of Coverage |
| Outpatient substance abuse care | Out-of-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual or Group Sessions 40% |
| Over-the-counter items | $75 quarterly OTC allowance, for more information see Evidence of Coverage |
| Podiatry services | In-Network: Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $30.00 |
| Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care | $10 per day, days 1-20; $196 per day, days 21-100 in-network/ 40% per stay out-of-network, for more information see Evidence of Coverage |
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 | $2,000 maximum benefit for preventive and comprehensive dental services combined - see Evidence of Coverage. |
Vision Benefits
The following vision services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Vision benefits | $150 every year, see the Evidence of Coverage |
Hearing Benefits
The following hearing services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Hearing benefits | Not Covered |
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 | $0 copay for all preventive services covered under Original Medicare at zero cost sharing |
Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage
The Aetna Medicare Choice Plan (PPO) offers prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $250.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
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| Annual drug deductible | $250.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
| Tier 1 | |
| Tier 2 | |
| Annual drug deductible | $250.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
| Tier 1 | |
| Tier 2 | |
| Annual drug deductible | $250.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
| Tier 1 | |
| Tier 2 | |
When reviewing Texas 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 Texas that offer similar benefits at similar or lower prices than the plan above. Call 1-877-890-1409 TTY 711, 24/7 to speak with a licensed insurance agent who can help you compare plans.
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