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Aetna Medicare Explorer (PPO) - H5521-159-000

4.5 out of 5 stars* for plan year 2025

$0.00

Monthly Premium

Aetna Medicare Explorer (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Aetna Inc.

Plan ID: H5521-159-000

* Every year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.

$0.00

Monthly Premium

Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts Medicare Advantage plans like the one below and find a plan that offers the benefits you want at an affordable price.

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Basic Costs and Coverage

CoverageDetails
Monthly plan premium$0.00
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
Hearing coverage
Prescription drugs
Medical deductible$450.00
Out-of-pocket maximum$5,900.00
Initial drug coverage limit$0.00
Catastrophic drug coverage limit$2,000.00
Primary care doctor visit$0 in-network|$30 out-of-network
Specialty doctor visitIn-Network|$0 for services provided in a nursing home|$45 for services provided outside a nursing home||Out-of-Network|$50
Inpatient hospital care$395 per day, days 1-6; $0 per day, days 7-90 in-network|45% per stay out-of-network
Urgent care
Urgent Care:
Copayment for Urgent Care $45

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $125
Emergency room visit$125 If you are admitted to the hospital within 0 hours your cost share may be waived
Ambulance transportation$290 in-network|$290 out-of-network

Health Care Services and Medical Supplies

Aetna Medicare Explorer (PPO) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about Aetna Medicare Explorer (PPO) benefits, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B).

CoverageDetails
Chiropractic services
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 45%
Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoringIn-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 equipment (DME)In-Network|0% for continuous glucose monitors|20% for all other Medicare-covered DME items||Out-of-Network|30%
Diagnostic tests, lab and radiology services, and X-raysLab Services: In-Network|$0 ||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)||$45 for other diagnostic procedures and tests||Out-of-Network|45%
Imaging: Xray: $10 in-network|CT Scans: $100 for services performed at a non-hospital facility in-network; $150 for services performed at a hospital facility in-network|Diagnostic Radiology other than CT Scans: $100 for services performed at a non-hospital facility in-network; $150 for services performed at a hospital facility 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
Out-of-Network:

Psychiatric Hospital Services:
Coinsurance for Psychiatric Hospital per Stay 45%
Mental health outpatient careIn-Network|$40 for Mental Health - Group Sessions|$40 for Mental Health - Individual Sessions|$40 for Psychiatric Services - Group Sessions|$40 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/surgeryAmbulatory Surgical Center: In-Network|$0 for preventive and diagnostic colonoscopy|$350 all other ambulatory surgical center services||Out-of-Network|45%
Outpatient substance abuse care
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 items$60 quarterly benefit amount (allowance) to purchase approved over-the-counter (OTC) health and wellness products. Approved items can be purchased online, in store, or by phone. Unused benefit amounts do not rollover.
Podiatry services
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Podiatry Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services $50
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care$10 per day, days 1-20; $214 per day, days 21-100 in-network|45% per stay out-of-network

Dental Benefits

The following dental services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.

CoverageDetails
Dental careIn-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||$1,000 benefit amount (allowance) every year in and out-of-network for covered preventive and comprehensive dental services.||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, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage

CoverageDetails
Vision careIn-Network||Eye Exams:|$0 for Diabetic eye exams|$45 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:|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||$285 benefit amount (allowance) reimbursement every year 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.

CoverageDetails
Hearing careIn-Network||Hearing Exams:|$45 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-$1,700 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, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.

CoverageDetails
Preventive services and health/wellness education programsIn-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 Explorer (PPO) offers prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $450.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)

Coverage & Cost
Coverage
Cost
Annual drug deductible$450.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
Tier 1
  • Preferred retail $0.00
  • Standard retail $2.00
  • Preferred mail order $0.00
  • Standard mail order $2.00
Tier 2
  • Preferred retail $0.00
  • Standard retail $12.00
  • Preferred mail order $0.00
  • Standard mail order $12.00
Annual drug deductible$450.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
Tier 1
  • Preferred retail $0.00
  • Standard retail $4.00
  • Preferred mail order $0.00
  • Standard mail order $4.00
Tier 2
  • Preferred retail $0.00
  • Standard retail $24.00
  • Preferred mail order $0.00
  • Standard mail order $24.00
Annual drug deductible$450.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
Tier 1
  • Preferred retail $0.00
  • Standard retail $6.00
  • Preferred mail order $0.00
  • Standard mail order $6.00
Tier 2
  • Preferred retail $0.00
  • Standard retail $36.00
  • Preferred mail order $0.00
  • Standard mail order $36.00

When reviewing Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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.

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Enrolling in H5521-159-000 Medicare Advantage Plans in Massachusetts

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