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Aetna Medicare Dual Preferred (HMO D-SNP)

Benefits Summary and Overview

This page is a benefits summary and overview of key plan information for Aetna Medicare Dual Preferred (HMO D-SNP). The information on this page is a summary only.

For a complete listing of all available benefits and cost information on Aetna Medicare Dual Preferred (HMO D-SNP) in 2025, please refer to our full plan details page.

Aetna Medicare Dual Preferred (HMO D-SNP) is a HMO D-SNP plan offered by CVS Health Corporation available for enrollment in 2025 to people living in Select New Orleans and Baton Rouge Parishes. This plan received an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in 2025.

It's important to know that Aetna Medicare Dual Preferred (HMO D-SNP) is a Medicare Advantage (MA) Plan with drug coverage. That means that this plan covers both medical services and prescription drugs.

Important:

Aetna Medicare Dual Preferred (HMO D-SNP)is a Special Needs Type (SNP) plan. This means you can only enroll in this plan if you meet specific criteria. See our full plan details page for more information.

Overview IconKey Plan Facts

Below are a few key facts and commonly-asked questions about Aetna Medicare Dual Preferred (HMO D-SNP).

Plan Costs:

The cost of a Medicare Advantage Plan is made up of four main parts.

  • First, the monthly premium — the amount you pay every month.
  • Second, the deductible — the amount you pay out of pocket for covered services before the plan starts paying.
  • Third, the copayments and coinsurance — the amounts you pay out of pocket for covered services, usually after meeting the deductible (if applicable). Copays are fixed dollar amounts; coinsurance is a percentage of the cost.
  • Fourth, the Out-of-Pocket Maximum — the maximum amount you could have to pay out of pocket in a year. This may be different for in-network and out-of-network services.

For Aetna Medicare Dual Preferred (HMO D-SNP), the main costs are as follows:

Monthly Premium

The Monthly Premium for this plan is $40.60. This is the amount you must pay every month.

This plan does not come with a Part B Premium reduction. You must continue to pay your Part B premium.

Deductibles

This plan does not have a health deductible. Your insurance coverage on covered health services will start immediately.

This plan has a $590.00 drug deductible. You will need to pay this amount towards covered prescriptions before your insurance coverage for prescription medications kicks in.

Out-of-Pocket Maximums

This plan has a Maximum Out-Of-Pocket cost of $9350.00 for out-of-network services. You will pay copays, coinsurance, and deductibles toward this amount. Once your total out-of-pocket costs reach $0.00 for in-network covered services, the plan will pay 100% of in-network covered costs for the rest of the year.

You can see below for the coinsurance and specific copayments for in the Additional Benefits section below, or refer to our Plan Details page for more details.

Common Services:

Doctor Visits:

Regular visits to your primary care doctor are covered and will have a copay of $0 (no copay) and coinsurance of 20%.

Specialist Visits:

Visits to specialists are covered and will have a copay of $0 (no copay) and coinsurance of 20%. Specialist visits may require a referral from your primary care doctor or prior authorization.

Emergency Room:

Trips to the Emergency Room are covered, and will have a copay of $110.00 and coinsurance of 0% (no coinsurance). Coverage may vary for in-network and out-of-network hospitals.

Urgent Care:

Trips to Urgent Care arecovered and will have a copay of $45.00 and coinsurance of 0% (no coinsurance). Coverage may vary for in-network and out-of-network hospitals.

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Drug Coverage IconDrug Coverage

The Aetna Medicare Dual Preferred (HMO D-SNP) plan has a $590.00 deductible for prescription drugs. Once you meet your deductible, you'll pay the costs associated with your drugs based on the tier and pharmacy you use until your total drug costs reach $2000.00. After your yearly out-of-pocket drug costs reach $2000.00, you pay nothing for Part D covered drugs. If you qualify for the low-income subsidy (LIS), your Part D premium will be $40.60. The plan does not provide information on the cost-sharing for each drug tier, so you will need to consult the plan's formulary for specific drug costs.

Additional Benefits IconAdditional Benefits

The Aetna Medicare Dual Preferred (HMO D-SNP) plan offers a range of benefits, including inpatient hospital stays with a $1875 copay per admission, and various outpatient services with coinsurance between 0% and 20%. Emergency services have a $110 copay, while urgently needed services have a $45 copay. The plan also includes coverage for preventive, hearing, vision, and dental services, with varying cost-sharing arrangements like coinsurance and maximum plan benefits, as well as home health services with no copay. This plan provides additional benefits such as ambulance and transportation services with a 20% coinsurance, and over-the-counter items up to $225 per month with no copay. However, it's important to note that services like cardiac rehabilitation and certain other treatments, such as acupuncture and private duty nursing services, are not covered by this plan.

Inpatient Hospital See details

Inpatient hospital stays, including acute and psychiatric care, are covered by the Aetna Medicare Dual Preferred (HMO D-SNP) plan. The plan has a copay of $1875 per admission or stay for Medicare-covered stays in the hospital, and there is no cost sharing on the day of discharge. Additional days for inpatient hospital-acute are covered with no copay per day, but non-Medicare covered stays and upgrades are not covered.

Outpatient Services See details

Outpatient Services, including hospital services, observation services, and substance abuse services, are covered. Outpatient hospital services and observation services have a 20% coinsurance, and outpatient blood services have a 20% coinsurance with a waived three-pint deductible. Individual and group sessions for outpatient substance abuse have a minimum 20% coinsurance and a maximum 20% coinsurance.

Partial Hospitalization See details

Partial Hospitalization is covered under the Aetna Medicare Dual Preferred (HMO D-SNP) plan with prior authorization required. You will pay a 20% coinsurance for this benefit.

Ambulance and Transportation Services See details

Ambulance and Transportation Services are covered, including both ground and air ambulance services with a 20% coinsurance. Transportation Services to a plan-approved health-related location are covered with no copay, but are limited to 36 one-way trips per year using rideshare services, bus/subway, or medical transport.

Emergency Services See details

Emergency Services, Urgently Needed Services, and Worldwide Emergency Services are covered. Emergency Services have a $110 copay, while Urgently Needed Services have a $45 copay, and there is no coinsurance for either. Worldwide Emergency Coverage, Worldwide Urgent Coverage, and Worldwide Emergency Transportation have no copay.

Primary Care See details

Primary Care Physician Services are covered with a 20% coinsurance. Chiropractic Services are covered with a 20% coinsurance, and Routine Chiropractic Care has no copay.

Occupational Therapy Services, Physician Specialist Services, and Physical Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology Services are covered with a 20% coinsurance, and no copay.

Mental Health Specialty Services and Psychiatric Services are covered with a 20% coinsurance, and Opioid Treatment Program Services have a 20% coinsurance.

Podiatry Services are covered, with Routine Foot Care covered with a 20% coinsurance and no copay for Medicare-covered Podiatry Services.

Other Health Care Professional services are covered with a coinsurance between 0-20%.

Additional Telehealth Benefits are covered with no copay.

Preventive Services See details

The Aetna Medicare Dual Preferred (HMO D-SNP) plan covers preventive services, including annual physical exams with no copay. Additional preventive services, such as Health Education, Additional Sessions of Smoking and Tobacco Cessation Counseling, Fitness Benefit, Remote Access Technologies, Home and Bathroom Safety Devices and Modifications, and Wigs for Hair Loss Related to Chemotherapy, are covered with varying copays and maximum plan benefit coverage amounts. Other preventive services like Kidney Disease Education Services, Glaucoma Screening, Diabetes Self-Management Training, Barium Enemas, Digital Rectal Exams, and EKG following Welcome Visit have a 20% coinsurance.

Hearing Services See details

Hearing Services include hearing exams and prescription hearing aids. Hearing exams have a coinsurance of at most 20% for routine hearing exams, and a $0 copay for Medicare-covered benefits and hearing aid fittings/evaluations. Prescription hearing aids are covered with a maximum benefit of $1250.00 per year, and a $0 copay for all types except inner ear, outer ear, and over the ear, which are not covered.

Vision Services See details

Vision Services includes coverage for eye exams with a 20% coinsurance for routine eye exams, and no copay for Medicare-covered benefits. Eyewear is covered with a 20% coinsurance for contact lenses, and no copay for contact lenses, eyeglasses (lenses and frames), eyeglass lenses, eyeglass frames, and upgrades, with a combined maximum plan benefit of $530 per year.

Dental Services See details

Dental services with Aetna Medicare Dual Preferred (HMO D-SNP) include a 20% coinsurance for Medicare Dental Services, with other services covered up to a $3,500 maximum per year. Oral exams, dental x-rays, other diagnostic dental services, prophylaxis (cleaning), fluoride treatment, other preventive dental services, restorative services, adjunctive general services, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics (removable and fixed), and oral and maxillofacial surgery are covered with no copay, but with visit limits. Maxillofacial prosthetics, implant services, and orthodontics are not covered.

Home Infusion bundled Services See details

Home Infusion bundled Services are covered under the Aetna Medicare Dual Preferred (HMO D-SNP) plan, including Medicare Part B Insulin Drugs with a $35 copay. Other Medicare Part B Drugs and Medicare Part B Chemotherapy/Radiation Drugs are also covered, with a coinsurance between 0% and 20%.

Dialysis Services See details

Dialysis Services are covered with a coinsurance between 20% and 20%, and prior authorization is required.

Medical Equipment See details

Medical Equipment is covered by the Aetna Medicare Dual Preferred (HMO D-SNP) plan. Durable Medical Equipment (DME) has a 20% coinsurance with no copay, while Durable Medical Equipment for use outside the home is not covered. Prosthetic Devices have a 20% coinsurance with no copay, and Medical Supplies have a 20% coinsurance with no copay. Diabetic Supplies have no coinsurance and no copay, while Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes/Inserts have a 20% coinsurance.

Diagnostic and Radiological Services See details

Diagnostic and Radiological Services are covered under the Aetna Medicare Dual Preferred (HMO D-SNP) plan. Diagnostic Procedures/Tests, Lab Services, Therapeutic Radiological Services, and Outpatient X-Ray Services have a coinsurance of at most 20%, while Diagnostic Radiological Services has a coinsurance of at most 20% but can be as low as 0%. There is no copay for any of these services.

Home Health Services See details

Home Health Services are covered by the Aetna Medicare Dual Preferred (HMO D-SNP) plan with no copay and no coinsurance. Additional hours of care and personal care services are not covered.

Cardiac Rehabilitation Services See details

Cardiac Rehabilitation Services are not covered by the Aetna Medicare Dual Preferred (HMO D-SNP) plan. The plan does not cover any of the sub-services including Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Services, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services, and SET for PAD Services.

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) See details

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) services are covered, with prior authorization required. The plan does not cover additional days beyond Medicare-covered for SNF, and does not cover non-Medicare-covered stays for SNF.

Other Services See details

The Aetna Medicare Dual Preferred (HMO D-SNP) plan covers over-the-counter items with no copay, up to a maximum of $225 per month, and also covers meal benefits and other services with no copay. Acupuncture, Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) Services, Private Duty Nursing Services, and other services are not covered.

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