Aetna Medicare Freedom (PPO)

Aetna Inc.
Aetna Medicare Freedom (PPO) H5521-171 Plan Details
4.5 out of 5 stars

Aetna Medicare Freedom (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Aetna Inc.
Plan ID: H5521-171

HelpAdvisor Editorial Team analysis of data from the 2025 MA Landscape Source Files and carrier-provided plan data supplied by SunFire, Inc., a private company that creates software solutions for agents and brokers to compare Medicare plans. For more information, visit www.sunfireinc.com.

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Aetna Medicare Freedom (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Aetna Inc.
Plan ID: H5521-171

HelpAdvisor Editorial Team analysis of data from the 2025 MA Landscape Source Files and carrier-provided plan data supplied by SunFire, Inc., a private company that creates software solutions for agents and brokers to compare Medicare plans. For more information, visit www.sunfireinc.com.

Aetna Inc.
Aetna Medicare Freedom (PPO) H5521-171 Plan Details
4.5 out of 5 stars

Aetna Medicare Freedom (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Aetna Inc.
Plan ID: H5521-171

HelpAdvisor Editorial Team analysis of data from the 2025 MA Landscape Source Files and carrier-provided plan data supplied by SunFire, Inc., a private company that creates software solutions for agents and brokers to compare Medicare plans. For more information, visit www.sunfireinc.com.

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Basic Costs and Coverage

Coverage Cost
Monthly Deductible $590
Out of Pocket Max In-Network: $7900
Out-of-Network: N/A
Initial Coverage Limit $2000
Catastrophic Coverage Limit $2,000
Primary Care Doctor Visit
$0 in-network|$5 out-of-network
Specialty Doctor Visit
In-Network|$0 for services provided in a nursing home|$30 for services provided outside a nursing home||Out-of-Network|$30
Inpatient Hospital Care
$275 per day, days 1-9; $0 per day, days 10-90 in-network|50% per stay out-of-network
Urgent Care
Copayment for Urgent Care $40

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $110
Emergency Room Visit
$110 If you are admitted to the hospital within 24 hours your cost share may be waived
Ambulance Transportation
$295 in-network|$295 out-of-network

Health Care Services and Medical Supplies

Aetna Medicare Freedom (PPO) covers additional benefits and services, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Part B).

Coverage Cost
Chiropractic Services
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $15
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 20%
Diabetes Supplies, Training, Nutrition Therapy and Monitoring
In-Network|0% for OneTouch/LifeScan diabetic supplies|20% for other covered diabetic supplies||Out-of-Network|0% for OneTouch/LifeScan diabetic supplies|20% for other covered diabetic supplies
Durable Medical Eqipment (DME)
In-Network|20%||Out-of-Network|30%
Diagnostic Tests, Lab and Radiology Services, and X-Rays
Lab Services: In-Network|$0 for Hemoglobin A1C tests|$0 for services provided by your primary care physician in their office|$20 for services performed by a provider other than your primary care physician||Out-of-Network|$30
Diagnostic Procedures: In-Network|$0 for certain Medicare-covered diagnostic tests and services including Retinal fundus, Spirometry, Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)||$0 for services provided by your primary care physician in their office|$95 for services performed by a provider other than your primary care physician||Out-of-Network|35%
Imaging: Xray: $0 for services provided by your primary care physician in their office in-network; $95 for services performed by a provider other than your primary care physician in-network|40% out-of-network|CT Scans: $300 in-network|Diagnostic Radiology other than CT Scans: $300 in-network|Diagnostic Radiology Mammogram: $0 in-network|35% out-of-network
Home Health Care
$0 in-network|35% out-of-network
Mental Health Inpatient Care
In-Network:

Psychiatric Hospital Services:
$407 per day for days 1 to 5
$0 per day for days 6 to 90
Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Psychiatric Hospital Services:
Coinsurance for Psychiatric Hospital per Stay 50%
Mental Health Outpatient Care
In-Network|$30 for Mental Health:
Group Sessions|$30 for Mental Health:
Individual Sessions|$30 for Psychiatric Services:
Group Sessions|$30 for Psychiatric Services:
Individual Sessions||Out-of-Network|$50 for Mental Health Services- Group Sessions|$50 for Mental Health Services - Individual Sessions|$50 for Psychiatric Services:
Group Sessions|$50 for Psychiatric Services:
Individual Sessions
Outpatient Services / Surgery
Ambulatory Surgical Center: In-Network|$0 for preventive and diagnostic colonoscopy|$175 all other ambulatory surgical center services||Out-of-Network|$295
Outpatient Substance Abuse Care
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $30
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $30
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Outpatient Substance Abuse Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 35%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 35%
Over-the-counter (OTC) Items
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Wallet with a $60 quarterly benefit amount (allowance) on the Extra Benefits Card to purchase approved over-the-counter (OTC) health and wellness products like first aid supplies, cold and allergy medicine, pain relievers, and more. Approved products can be purchased in-store, online, or by phone. Unused benefit amounts do not rollover.
Podiatry Services
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $30
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Podiatry Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services $50
Skilled Nursing Facility Care
$0 per day, days 1-20
$214 per day, days 21-100 in-network|50% per stay out-of-network

Dental Benefits

The following dental services are covered from in-network providers.

Coverage Cost
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||Out-of-Network||Preventive dental services:|20% for oral exams|20% for cleanings|20% for fluoride treatments|20% for x-rays|20% for other diagnostic dental services|20% for other preventive dental services||Comprehensive dental services:|20% for restorative services|20% for endodontic services|20% for periodontic services|20% for removeable prosthodontics|20% for fixed prosthodontics|20% for oral and maxillofacial surgery|20% for adjunctive services||$2,000 benefit amount (allowance) every year in and out-of-network for covered preventive and comprehensive dental services. Medical necessity requirements vary by covered dental service.||ADA recognized dental services are covered up to the benefit amount excluding implants and 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 from in-network providers.

Coverage Cost
Vision Benefits
In-Network||Eye Exams:|$0 for Diabetic eye exams|$30 for all other Medicare-covered eye exams|$0 for non-Medicare covered eye exams|(Maximum one non-Medicare covered eye exam every year in or out-of-network)||Eyewear:|$0 for Medicare-covered prescription eyewear|$0 for Contacts|$0 for Eyeglasses|$0 for Eyeglass Frames|$0 for Eyeglass Lenses|$0 for Upgrades||Out-of-Network||Eye Exams:|$50 for Medicare-covered eye exams|$50 for non-Medicare covered eye exams|(Maximum one non-Medicare covered eye exam every year in or out-of-network)||Eyewear:|35% for Medicare-covered prescription eyewear|$0 for Contacts|$0 for Eyeglass Frames|$0 for Eyeglass Lenses|$0 for Eyeglass Lenses and Frames|$0 for Upgrades||$410 benefit amount (allowance) every year for non-Medicare covered prescription eyewear.

Hearing Benefits

The following hearing services are covered from in-network providers.

Coverage Cost
Hearing Benefits
In-Network||Hearing Exams:|$30 for Medicare-covered hearing exams|$0 for non-Medicare covered hearing exams|(Maximum one non-Medicare covered hearing exam every year in or out-of-network)|$0 for fitting/evaluation for hearing aids|(Maximum one hearing aid fitting/evaluation every year)||Hearing Aids:|$0 for hearing aids|$500 benefit amount (allowance) per ear, every year for hearing aids|(Maximum two hearing aids every year)||Out-of-Network:||Hearing Exams:|$50 for Medicare-covered hearing exams|$50 for non-Medicare covered hearing exam every year in or out-of-network||Hearing Aids: You must purchase hearing aids through NationsHearing

Preventive Services and Health/Wellness Education Programs

The following services are covered from in-network providers.

Coverage Cost
Preventive Services and Health/Wellness Education Programs
In-Network|$0 copay for all preventive services covered under Original Medicare||Out-of-Network|$0 for all preventive services covered under Original Medicare

Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage

The Aetna Medicare Freedom (PPO) plan offers the following prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $590 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) per year.

Coverage
Cost
Coverage & Cost
Annual Drug Deductible $590 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
Preferred Generic
  • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
  • Standard retail $2.00
  • Standard mail order $2.00
  • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
Generic
  • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
  • Standard retail $12.00
  • Standard mail order $12.00
  • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
Annual Drug Deductible $590 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
Preferred Generic
  • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
  • Standard retail $4.00
  • Standard mail order $4.00
  • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
Generic
  • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
  • Standard retail $24.00
  • Standard mail order $24.00
  • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
Annual Drug Deductible $590 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
Preferred Generic
  • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
  • Standard retail $6.00
  • Standard mail order $6.00
  • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
Generic
  • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
  • Standard retail $36.00
  • Standard mail order $36.00
  • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00