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Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) - H8597-001-000
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Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) is a HMO D-SNP Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Aetna Inc.
Plan ID: H8597-001-000
* Every year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.
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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 additional 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.
Enrollment may be limited to certain times of the year. See why you may be able to enroll today.
Basic Costs and Coverage
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly plan premium | $0.00 |
| Vision coverage | |
| Dental coverage | |
| Hearing coverage | |
| Prescription drugs | |
| Medical deductible | $615.00 |
| Out-of-pocket maximum | $0.00 |
| Initial drug coverage limit | $0.00 |
| Catastrophic drug coverage limit | $2,100.00 |
| Primary care doctor visit | In-Network|$0 |
| Specialty doctor visit | In-Network|$0 |
| Inpatient hospital care | In-Network|$0 |
| Urgent care | Urgent Care: Copayment for Urgent Care $0 Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $0 Maximum Plan Benefit of $250,000 |
| Emergency room visit | $0 |
| Ambulance transportation | In-Network|$0 |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) benefits, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B).
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic services | In-Network: Chiropractic Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $0 |
| Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoring | In-Network|0% |
| Durable medical equipment (DME) | In-Network|$0 |
| Diagnostic tests, lab and radiology services, and X-rays | Lab Services: In-Network|$0 Diagnostic Procedures: In-Network|$0 Imaging: In-Network|Xray: $0|CT Scans: $0|Diagnostic Radiology other than CT Scans: $0|Diagnostic Radiology Mammogram: $0 |
| Home health care | In-Network|$0 |
| Mental health inpatient care | In-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: Copayment for Psychiatric Hospital Services per Stay $0 Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services |
| Mental health outpatient care | In-Network|$0 for Mental Health - Group Sessions|$0 for Mental Health - Individual Sessions|$0 for Psychiatric Services - Group Sessions|$0 for Psychiatric Services - Individual Sessions |
| Outpatient services/surgery | Ambulatory Surgical Center: In-Network|$0 |
| Outpatient substance abuse care | In-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $0 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $0 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services |
| Over-the-counter items | Over-the-Counter (OTC) Wallet with a $120 monthly benefit amount (allowance) on the Extra Benefits Card to help pay for approved OTC health and wellness products like first aid supplies, cold and allergy medicine, pain relievers, and more. Approved products can be purchased in-store at participating locations including CVS retail locations (excluding locations inside other stores), and online or by phone through CVS OTC Health Solutions.||Qualifying members may be eligible for additional spending categories on the Extra Supports Wallet. See EOC for more information on the Extra Supports Wallet. |
| Podiatry services | In-Network: Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $0 Copayment for Routine Foot Care $0
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| Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care | In-Network|$0 |
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 fluoride treatment|$0 for x-rays|$0 for other diagnostic dental services|$0 for other preventive dental services||Comprehensive dental services:|$0 for restorative services|$0 for endodontic services|$0 for periodontic services|$0 for removeable prosthodontics|$0 for fixed prosthodontics|$0 for oral and maxillofacial surgery|$0 for adjunctive services||$1,000 benefit amount (allowance) every year for covered preventive and comprehensive dental services combined. Frequencies and medical necessity requirements vary by covered dental service.||ADA recognized dental services are covered up to the benefit amount excluding implants and implant related services, orthodontics, cosmetic services, those considered medical in nature, and administrative charges. See EOC for a full list of exclusions. |
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 Medicare-covered eye exams|$0 for non-Medicare covered eye exams|Maximum one non-Medicare covered routine eye exam every calendar year with an EyeMed provider||Eyewear:|0% for Medicare-covered prescription eyewear|$0 for Contacts|$0 for Eyeglasses|$0 for Eyeglass Frames|$0 for Eyeglass Lenses|$0 for Upgrades||$275 annual benefit amount (allowance) 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:|0% for Medicare-covered hearing exams|$0 for non-Medicare covered hearing exams|(Maximum one non-Medicare covered hearing exam every year)|$0 for fitting/evaluation for hearing aids|(Maximum one hearing aid fitting/evaluation every year)||Hearing Aids:|$0 for hearing aids|$1,250 benefit amount (allowance) per ear, every year for hearing aids|(Maximum two hearing aids every year) |
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 for all preventive services covered under Original Medicare |
Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage
The Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) offers prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $615.00 (excludes Tier 1)
Coverage & Cost | |
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| Coverage | Cost |
| Annual drug deductible | $615.00 (excludes Tier 1) |
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| Annual drug deductible | $615.00 (excludes Tier 1) |
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| Annual drug deductible | $615.00 (excludes Tier 1) |
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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 1-888-876-5731 TTY 711, 24/7 to speak with a licensed insurance agent who can help you compare plans.
Plan Documents
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Texas Counties Served
- Aransas
- Atascosa
- Bandera
- Bee
- Bell
- Bexar
- Bowie
- Brooks
- Burleson
- Burnet
- Caldwell
- Calhoun
- Cameron
- Cass
- Cherokee
- Colorado
- Comal
- Comanche
- Coryell
- De Witt
- Dona Ana
- Duval
- Ector
- El Paso
- Erath
- Falls
- Fayette
- Goliad
- Gonzales
- Gregg
- Guadalupe
- Hamilton
- Harrison
- Henderson
- Hidalgo
- Houston
- Jackson
- Jasper
- Jim Hogg
- Jim Wells
- Karnes
- Kendall
- Kenedy
- Kleberg
- Lamar
- Lampasas
- Lavaca
- Lee
- Leon
- Live Oak
- Lubbock
- Madison
- Marion
- Maverick
- Medina
- Midland
- Milam
- Morris
- Nacogdoches
- Newton
- Nueces
- Panola
- Potter
- Rains
- Randall
- Red River
- Refugio
- Robertson
- Rusk
- San Augustine
- Smith
- Starr
- Titus
- Tom Green
- Tyler
- Upshur
- Van Zandt
- Webb
- Willacy
- Wilson
- Wood
Enrolling in H8597-001-000 Medicare Advantage Plans in Texas
Medicare beneficiaries from Texas may have access to Medicare Advantage plans from Aetna and other insurance companies.
Get help comparing your local plan options by calling to speak with a licensed insurance agent who can help you find out if your doctor and prescription drugs are covered by a Medicare Advantage plan in your area.
We offer plans from Humana, UnitedHealthcare®, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield*, Aetna, Healthspring, Wellcare, or Kaiser Permanente.
Enrollment may be limited to certain times of the year. See why you may be able to enroll today.