Aetna Medicare Preferred (PPO)
Aetna Medicare Preferred (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Aetna Inc.
Plan ID: H5521-492
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 Medicare Preferred (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Aetna Inc.
Plan ID: H5521-492
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.
Basic Costs and Coverage
Coverage | Cost |
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Monthly Deductible | $590 |
Out of Pocket Max |
In-Network: $6900 Out-of-Network: N/A |
Initial Coverage Limit | $2000 |
Catastrophic Coverage Limit | $2,000 |
Primary Care Doctor Visit | $0 in-network|45% out-of-network |
Specialty Doctor Visit | In-Network|$0 for services provided in a nursing home|$45 for services provided outside a nursing home||Out-of-Network|45% |
Inpatient Hospital Care | $425 per day, days 1-5; $0 per day, days 6-90 in-network|45% per stay out-of-network |
Urgent Care | Copayment for Urgent Care $45 Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $110 |
Emergency Room Visit | $110 If you are admitted to the hospital within 0 hours your cost share may be waived |
Ambulance Transportation | $270 in-network|$270 out-of-network |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
Aetna Medicare Preferred (PPO) covers additional benefits and services, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Part B).
Coverage | Cost |
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Chiropractic Services | In-Network: Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $10 Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 50% |
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|45% |
Diagnostic Tests, Lab and Radiology Services, and X-Rays | Lab Services: In-Network|$0 for Hemoglobin A1C tests|$15 for other lab services||Out-of-Network|45% Diagnostic Procedures: In-Network|$0 for certain Medicare-covered diagnostic tests and services including Retinal fundus, Spirometry, Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)||$15 for other diagnostic procedures and tests||Out-of-Network|45% Imaging: Xray: $0 in-network|CT Scans: $275 in-network|Diagnostic Radiology other than CT Scans: $275 in-network|Diagnostic Radiology Mammogram: $0 in-network|45% out-of-network |
Home Health Care | $0 in-network|45% out-of-network |
Mental Health Inpatient Care | In-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: $405 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 45% |
Mental Health Outpatient Care | In-Network|$35 for Mental Health: Group Sessions|$35 for Mental Health: Individual Sessions|$35 for Psychiatric Services: Group Sessions|$35 for Psychiatric Services: Individual Sessions||Out-of-Network|45% for Mental Health Services- Group Sessions|45% for Mental Health Services - Individual Sessions|45% for Psychiatric Services: Group Sessions|45% for Psychiatric Services: Individual Sessions |
Outpatient Services / Surgery | Ambulatory Surgical Center: In-Network|$0 for preventive and diagnostic colonoscopy|$325 all other ambulatory surgical center services||Out-of-Network|45% |
Outpatient Substance Abuse Care | In-Network: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $35 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $35 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 45% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 45% |
Over-the-counter (OTC) Items | Over-the-Counter (OTC) Wallet with a $30 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 $40 Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Podiatry Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 45% |
Skilled Nursing Facility Care | $0 per day, days 1-20 $158 per day, days 21-100 in-network|45% per stay out-of-network |
Dental Benefits
The following dental services are covered from in-network providers.
Coverage | Cost |
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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:|50% for oral exams|50% for cleanings|50% for fluoride treatments|50% for x-rays|50% for other diagnostic dental services|50% for other preventive dental services||Comprehensive dental services:|50% for restorative services|50% for endodontic services|50% for periodontic services|50% for removeable prosthodontics|50% for fixed prosthodontics|50% for oral and maxillofacial surgery|50% for adjunctive services||$1,250 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 |
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Vision Benefits | In-Network||Eye Exams:|$0 for 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:|45% for Medicare-covered eye exams|45% for non-Medicare covered eye exams|(Maximum one non-Medicare covered eye exam every year in or out-of-network)||Eyewear:|45% 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||$225 benefit amount (allowance) reimbursement every year for non-Medicare covered prescription eyewear. |
Hearing Benefits
The following hearing services are covered from in-network providers.
Coverage | Cost |
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Hearing Benefits | 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 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|$2,000 benefit amount (allowance) per ear, every year for hearing aids|(Maximum two hearing aids every year)||Out-of-Network:||Hearing Exams:|45% for Medicare-covered hearing exams|45% 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 |
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Preventive Services and Health/Wellness Education Programs | In-Network|$0 copay for all preventive services covered under Original Medicare||Out-of-Network|0% for the pneumonia, influenza, Hepatitis B, and Covid-19 vaccines|45% for all other preventive services covered under Original Medicare |
Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage
The Aetna Medicare Preferred (PPO) plan offers the following prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $590 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) per year.
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Annual Drug Deductible | $590 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
Preferred Generic |
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Annual Drug Deductible | $590 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
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Annual Drug Deductible | $590 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
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