Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier 2 (PPO)
Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier 2 (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Aetna Inc.
Plan ID: H5521-124
HelpAdvisor Editorial Team analysis of data from the 2024 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 Explorer Premier 2 (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Aetna Inc.
Plan ID: H5521-124
HelpAdvisor Editorial Team analysis of data from the 2024 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 Explorer Premier 2 (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Aetna Inc.
Plan ID: H5521-124
HelpAdvisor Editorial Team analysis of data from the 2024 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.
New Jersey Counties Served
Basic Costs and Coverage
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monthly Deductible | $150 |
| Out of Pocket Max |
In-Network: $7550 Out-of-Network: N/A |
| Initial Coverage Limit | $5030 |
| Catastrophic Coverage Limit | $8,000 |
| Primary Care Doctor Visit | $0 in-network | 30% out-of-network |
| Specialty Doctor Visit | $35 in-network | 30% out-of-network |
| Inpatient Hospital Care | $335 per day, days 1-5; $0 per day, days 6-90 in-network | 30% per stay out-of-network |
| Urgent Care | Copayment for Urgent Care $55.00 Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $100.00 |
| Emergency Room Visit | $100 If you are admitted to the hospital within 0 hours your cost share may be waived, for more information see the Evidence of Coverage |
| Ambulance Transportation | $295 in-network | $295 out-of-network |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier 2 (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 $15.00 Prior Authorization Required for Chiropractic Services Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 30% |
| Diabetes Supplies, Training, Nutrition Therapy and Monitoring | 0% - 20% Higher cost-share applies to non-OneTouch/LifeScan diabetic supplies. |
| Durable Medical Eqipment (DME) | 0% - 20% for each Medicare-covered durable medical equipment item | 0% for continuous glucose meters | 20% for all other Medicare-covered DME items | 30% out-of-network |
| Diagnostic Tests, Lab and Radiology Services, and X-Rays | Lab Services: Lab Services: $0 in-network| 30% out-of-network, for more information see Evidence of Coverage Diagnostic Procedures: Diagnostic Procedures/Tests: $35 in-network| 30% out-of-network, for more information see Evidence of Coverage Imaging: Xray: $35 in-network | CT Scans: $250 in-network | Diagnostic Radiology other than CT Scans: $250 in-network | Diagnostic Radiology Mammogram: $0 in-network | 30% out-of-network, for more information see Evidence of Coverage |
| Home Health Care | $0 in-network | 30% out-of-network |
| Mental Health Inpatient Care | In-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: $374.00 per day for days 1 to 5 $0.00 per day for days 6 to 90 Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: Coinsurance for Psychiatric Hospital Services per Stay 30% |
| Mental Health Outpatient Care | Mental Health: Group Sessions: $40 in-network| Individual Sessions: $40 in-network| 30% out-of-network, for more information see Evidence of Coverage |Psychiatric Services: Group Sessions: $35 in-network| Individual Sessions: $35 in-network| 30% out-of-network, for more information see Evidence of Coverage |
| Outpatient Services / Surgery | Ambulatory Surgical Center: $0 in network for preventive and diagnostic colonoscopy | $250 All other in network ASC services | 30% out-of-network, for more information see Evidence of Coverage |
| Outpatient Substance Abuse Care | In-Network: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $40.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $40.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual or Group Sessions 30% |
| Podiatry Services | In-Network: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $35.00 Out-of-Network: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 30% |
| Skilled Nursing Facility Care | $0 per day, days 1-20 $203 per day, days 21-100 in-network| 30% per stay Out-of-Network: for more information see Evidence of Coverage |
Dental Benefits
The following dental services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Dental Care | In Network Dental Coverage|Preventive dental services: |Oral exams: $0 copay (four visits every year)|Cleanings: $0 copay (two visits every year)|Bitewing x-rays: $0 copay (one visit every year)|Out Of Network Dental Coverage|Preventive dental services:| 30% coinsurance |Preventive dental services are covered, see the Evidence of Coverage. See optional benefits for comprehensive coverage. |
Vision Benefits
The following vision services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Vision Benefits | In-Network:|Eye Exams:|Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0-$35|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 30%|Coinsurance for Routine Eye Exams 30%|Eyewear:|Coinsurance for Medicare-Covered Benefits 30%|Copayment for Non-Medicare covered Benefits $0|Maximum Plan Allowance for all Non-Medicare covered Eyewear $300 reimbursement every year. For more information, see the Evidence of Coverage |
Hearing Benefits
The following hearing services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Hearing Benefits | In-Network:|Hearing Exams:|Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $35|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 30%|Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Exams 30% |Member must purchase hearing aids through NationsHearing|$1,250 per ear every year, for more information see the Evidence of Coverage |
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 | $0 copay for all preventive services covered under Original Medicare at zero cost sharing |
Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage
The Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier 2 (PPO) plan offers the following prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $150 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) per year.
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $150 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
| Preferred Generic |
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| Generic |
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $150 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
| Preferred Generic |
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| Generic |
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $150 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
| Preferred Generic |
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| Generic |
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