Aetna Medicare Elite Plan (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Aetna Inc.
Plan ID: H5521-293-000
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California 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 California Medicare Advantage plans like the one below and find a plan that offers the benefits you want at an affordable price.
Aetna Medicare Elite Plan (PPO) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about Aetna Medicare Elite 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: |
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 Dental Coverage|For covered services: ADA recognized dental services are covered excluding only cosmetic services, those considered medical in nature, and administrative changes.|Preventive dental services: |Oral exams: $0 copay |Cleanings: $0 copay |Fluoride treatment: $0 copay |Bitewing x-rays: $0 copay |Comprehensive dental services:|Non-routine services: $0 copay |Diagnostic services: $0 copay |Restorative services: $0 copay |Endodontics: $0 copay |Periodontics: $0 copay |Extractions: $0 copay |Prosthodontics and maxillofacial services: $0 copay |Out Of Network Dental Coverage|Preventive dental services:| $0 copay |Comprehensive dental services:| $0 copay |$1,000 maximum benefit for preventive and comprehensive dental services combined - see Evidence of Coverage. |
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:|Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0|Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0 |(Maximum one exam every year)|Eyewear:|Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0|Copayment for Contacts $0|Copayment for Eyeglasses $0|Copayment for Eyeglass Frames $0|Copayment for Eyeglass Lenses $0|Copayment for Upgrades $0|Out-of-Network:|Eye Exams:|Coinsurance for Medicare-Covered Benefits 45%|Coinsurance for Routine Eye Exams 45%|Eyewear:|Coinsurance for Medicare-Covered Benefits 45%|Copayment for Non-Medicare covered Benefits $0|Maximum Plan Allowance for all Non-Medicare covered Eyewear $250 reimbursement every year. For more information, see the Evidence of Coverage |
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:|Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0|Copayment for Routine hearing Exams $0|(Maximum one exam every year)|Copayment for Fitting/Evaluation for Hearing Aid $0|(Maximum one hearing aid fitting/evaluation every year)|Hearing Aids:|Copayment for Hearing Aids $0|(Maximum two hearing aids every year) |Out-of-Network:|Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams 45%|Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Exams 45% |Member must purchase hearing aids through NationsHearing|$1,250 per ear every year, for more information see the Evidence of Coverage |
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 |
When reviewing California 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 California 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.
Medicare beneficiaries from California 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.
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