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2023 Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier Plus (PPO)

Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier Plus (PPO) H5521-278 is a 2023 Medicare Advantage Plan or Part-C by Aetna Medicare available to residents in New Jersey. This plan includes extra prescription drug (Part-D) coverage. Aetna Medicare Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier Plus (PPO) has a monthly premium of $35.00 and has an in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit of $7,550 (MOOP). This means that if you get sick or need a high-cost procedure the co-pays are capped once you pay $7,550 out-of-pocket. This can be an extremely nice safety net.

Aetna Medicare works with Medicare to provide significant coverage beyond Part A and Part B benefits. If you decide to sign up for Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier Plus (PPO) you still retain Original Medicare. But you will get extra Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) coverage from Aetna Medicare and not Original Medicare. With 2023 Medicare Advantage Plan you are always covered for urgently needed and emergency care. Plus, you receive all the benefits of Original Medicare from Aetna Medicare except hospice care. Original Medicare still provides you with hospice care if you sign up for Medicare Advantage in New Jersey.



2023 Aetna Medicare Medicare Advantage Plan Overview

Name:Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier Plus (PPO)
Plan ID:H5521 278 0
Provider:Aetna Medicare
Year:2023
Type:Local PPO
Combined Premium (C+D):$35.00/mo
Part C Premium:$2.20/mo
MOOP:$7,550/yr
Part D (Drug) Premium:$32.80/mo
Part D Supplemental Premium$0/mo
Total Part D Premium:$32.80/mo
Drug Deductible:$300.00/yr
Tiers with No Deductible:1
Gap Coverage:Yes
Benchmark:Not below the regional benchmark
Type of Medicare Health:Enhanced Alternative
Drug Benefit Type:Enhanced
Similar Plan: H5521-279




What type of plan is Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier Plus (PPO)

Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier Plus (PPO) is a Local PPO. A preferred provider organization (PPO) is a Medicare plan that has created contracts with a network of "preferred" providers for you to choose from at reduced rates. You do not need to select a primary care physician and you do not need referrals to see other providers in the network. Offering you a little more flexibility overall. You can get medical attention from a provider outside of the network, but you will have to pay the difference between the out-of-network bill and the PPOs discounted rate.



How much does Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier Plus (PPO) cost?


Monthly Premium

A monthly premium is the fee you pay to the plan in exchange for coverage. Aetna Medicare charges a $35.00 consolidated premium. The Part C premium is $2.20 this charge covers Medicare medical, hospital benefits and supplemental benefits if offered. You generally are also responsible for paying the Part B premium.


Part-D Deductible and Premium

An annual deductible is the amount you pay out-of-pocket for your prescription drugs before your plan begins to pay. Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier Plus (PPO) has a monthly drug premium of $32.80 and a $300.00 drug deductible. This Aetna Medicare plan offers a $32.80 Part-D Basic Premium that is Not below the regional benchmark. This covers the basic prescription benefit only and does not cover enhanced drug benefits such as medical benefits or hospital benefits. The Part D Supplemental Premium is $0. This Premium covers any enhanced plan benefits offered by Aetna Medicare above and beyond the standard PDP benefits. This can include extra coverage in the gap, lower co-payments, and coverage of non-Part D drugs. The Part D Total Premium is $32.80. The Part D Total Premium is the addition of supplemental and basic premiums for some plans this amount can be lowered due to negative basic or supplemental premiums.


Aetna Medicare Gap Coverage

In 2023 once you and your plan provider have spent $4660 on covered drugs. (Combined amount plus your deductible) You will be in the coverage gap. (AKA "donut hole") You will be required to pay 25% for prescription drugs unless your plan offers extra coverage. This Aetna Medicare plan does offer extra coverage through the gap.


Extra Help Premium Assistance

The Low Income Subsidy (LIS) Extra Helps people with Medicare pay for prescription drugs and lowers the costs of Medicare prescription drug coverage. Income limits are based on the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), which changes every year in February or March. The 2022 income limit is $1,719 ($2,309 for couples) per month. Depending on your income level you may be eligible for a full 75%, 50%, 25% premium assistance. The Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier Plus (PPO) medicare insurance offers a $0 premium obligation if you receive a full low-income subsidy (LIS) assistance. And the payment is $8.20 for 75% low-income subsidy $16.40 for 50% and $24.60 for 25%.


Full Assistance Premium:$0
75% Assistance Premium:$8.20
50% Assistance Premium:$16.40
25% Assistance Premium:$24.60


MOOP

The maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) is a yearly limit on your out-of-pocket costs. Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier Plus (PPO) by Aetna Medicare MOOP is $7,550. Once you spend $7,550 you will pay nothing for Part A or Part B covered services. Copayments and coinsurance for Medicare approved services apply toward your out-of-pocket limit. Remember Original Medicare (Parts A and B) doesn’t have a MOOP.



Formulary and Drug Coverage

Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier Plus (PPO) formulary is divided into tiers or levels of coverage based on usage and according to the medication costs. Each tier will have a defined copay that you must pay to receive the drug. Drugs in lower tiers will usually cost less than those in higher tiers. By reviewing different Medicare Drug formularies, you can pick a Medicare Advantage plan that covers your medications. Additionally, you can choose a plan that has your drugs listed at a lower price.

Drug Tier Copay
Preferred
Pharmacy		 Copay
Nonpreferred
Pharmacy
Tier 1 $0 $15
Tier 2 $0 $20
Tier 3 $47 $47
Tier 4 $100 $100
Tier 5 28% 28%

The complete Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier Plus (PPO) Formulary.
*Initial Coverage Phase and 30 day supply





2023 Summary of Benefits


The benefit information provided is a summary of what Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier Plus (PPO) covers and what you pay (such as copayments and coinsurance amounts) for certain common medical events. The Summary of Benefits from Aetna Medicare helps get an idea of how much financial protection the plan is generally expected to provide for common health conditions. This section also contains information on coverage for in-network and out-of-network providers.

Wellness programs (e.g., fitness, nursing hotline)Covered


Contact lenses


In-Network Vision$0 copay
Out-of-Network Vision$0 copay


Eyeglass frames


In-Network Vision$0 copay
Out-of-Network Vision$0 copay


Eyeglass lenses


In-Network Vision$0 copay
Out-of-Network Vision$0 copay


Eyeglasses (frames and lenses)


In-Network Vision$0 copay
Out-of-Network Vision$0 copay


Other


Out-of-Network Vision30% coinsurance
In-Network Vision$0 copay


Routine eye exam


In-Network Vision$0 copay
Out-of-Network Vision30% coinsurance


Upgrades


In-Network Vision$0 copay
Out-of-Network Vision$0 copay



TransportationNot covered
In-Network Skilled Nursing Facility$0 per day for days 1 through 20
$196 per day for days 21 through 100
Out-of-Network Skilled Nursing Facility30% per stay


Occupational therapy visit


Out-of-Network Rehabilitation services30% coinsurance
In-Network Rehabilitation services$40 copay


Physical therapy and speech and language therapy visit


Out-of-Network Rehabilitation services30% coinsurance
In-Network Rehabilitation services$40 copay


Cleaning


In-Network Preventive dental$0 copay
Out-of-Network Preventive dental30% coinsurance


Dental x-ray(s)


Out-of-Network Preventive dental30% coinsurance
In-Network Preventive dental$0 copay


Fluoride treatment


Preventive dentalNot covered


Oral exam


Out-of-Network Preventive dental30% coinsurance
In-Network Preventive dental$0 copay



In-Network Preventive care$0 copay
Out-of-Network Preventive care0-30% coinsurance
In-Network Outpatient hospital coverage$0-395 copay per visit
Out-of-Network Outpatient hospital coverage30% coinsurance per visit
In-Network Other health plan deductibles?No
Optional supplemental benefitsYes


Inpatient hospital - psychiatric


In-Network Mental health services$374 per day for days 1 through 5
$0 per day for days 6 through 90
Out-of-Network Mental health services30% per stay


Outpatient group therapy visit


In-Network Mental health services$40 copay
Out-of-Network Mental health services30% coinsurance


Outpatient group therapy visit with a psychiatrist


In-Network Mental health services$40 copay
Out-of-Network Mental health services30% coinsurance


Outpatient individual therapy visit


In-Network Mental health services$40 copay
Out-of-Network Mental health services30% coinsurance


Outpatient individual therapy visit with a psychiatrist


Out-of-Network Mental health services30% coinsurance
In-Network Mental health services$40 copay


Chemotherapy


In-Network Medicare Part B drugs20% coinsurance
Out-of-Network Medicare Part B drugs30% coinsurance


Other Part B drugs


In-Network Medicare Part B drugs20% coinsurance
Out-of-Network Medicare Part B drugs30% coinsurance


Diabetes supplies


In-Network Medical equipment/supplies0-20% coinsurance per item
Out-of-Network Medical equipment/supplies0-20% coinsurance per item


Durable medical equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, oxygen)


In-Network Medical equipment/supplies0-20% coinsurance per item
Out-of-Network Medical equipment/supplies30% coinsurance per item


Prosthetics (e.g., braces, artificial limbs)


In-Network Medical equipment/supplies20% coinsurance per item
Out-of-Network Medical equipment/supplies30% coinsurance per item



Maximum out-of-pocket enrollee responsibility (does not include prescription drugs)$11,300 In and Out-of-network
$7,550 In-network
In-Network Inpatient hospital coverage$335 per day for days 1 through 6
$0 per day for days 7 through 90
Out-of-Network Inpatient hospital coverage30% per stay


Fitting/evaluation


In-Network Hearing$0 copay
Out-of-Network Hearing30% coinsurance


Hearing aids


Out-of-Network Hearing$0 copay
In-Network Hearing$0 copay


Hearing exam


In-Network Hearing$35 copay
Out-of-Network Hearing30% coinsurance



Health plan deductible$0
In-Network Ground ambulance$290 copay
Out-of-Network Ground ambulance$290 copay


Foot exams and treatment


In-Network Foot care (podiatry services)$35 copay
Out-of-Network Foot care (podiatry services)30% coinsurance


Routine foot care


Foot care (podiatry services)Not covered


Emergency


Emergency care/Urgent care$95 copay per visit (always covered)


Urgent care


Emergency care/Urgent care$60 copay per visit (always covered)


Primary


In-Network Doctor visits$0 copay
Out-of-Network Doctor visits30% coinsurance per visit


Specialist


In-Network Doctor visits$35 copay per visit
Out-of-Network Doctor visits30% coinsurance per visit


Diagnostic radiology services (e.g., MRI)


In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging$0-295 copay
Out-of-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging30% coinsurance


Diagnostic tests and procedures


In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging$0-35 copay
Out-of-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging30% coinsurance


Lab services


In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging$0 copay
Out-of-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging30% coinsurance


Outpatient x-rays


In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging$35 copay
Out-of-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging30% coinsurance


Diagnostic services


Comprehensive dentalNot covered


Endodontics


Comprehensive dentalNot covered


Extractions


Comprehensive dentalNot covered


Non-routine services


Comprehensive dentalNot covered


Periodontics


Comprehensive dentalNot covered


Prosthodontics, other oral/maxillofacial surgery, other services


Comprehensive dentalNot covered


Restorative services


Comprehensive dentalNot covered



In-Network Additional benefits and/or reduced cost-sharing for enrollees with certain health conditions?No




Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier Plus (PPO) Reviews


Is Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier Plus (PPO) a good plan? Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier Plus (PPO) received a 3.5 overall star rating from the CMS. The CMS uses a Star Rating System to measure how well Medicare Advantage and Part D plans perform. Plans are rated on a one-to-five scale, with one star representing poor performance and five stars representing excellent performance. Medicare Advantage with prescription drug (Part D) coverage (MA-PD) contracts are rated on up to 38 unique quality and performance measures. You can use the CMS star rating to compare Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier Plus Reviews among several different plans.

2022 Overall Rating
Part C Summary Rating
Part-D Summary Rating
Staying Healthy: Screenings, Tests, Vaccines
Managing Chronic (Long Term) Conditions
Member Experience with Health Plan
Complaints and Changes in Plans Performance
Health Plan Customer Service
Drug Plan Customer Service
Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan
Member Experience with the Drug Plan
Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing


Staying Healthy, Screening, Testing, & Vaccines

Total Preventative Rating
Breast Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Annual Flu Vaccine
Monitoring Physical Activity


Managing Chronic And Long Term Care for Older Adults

Total Rating
SNP Care Management
Medication Review
Pain Assessment
Osteoporosis Management
Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease
Diabetes Care - Blood Sugar
Controlling Blood Pressure
Reducing Risk of Falling
Improving Bladder Control
Medication Reconciliation
Statin Therapy


Member Experience with H5521-278 Health Plan

Total Experience Rating
Getting Needed Care
Getting Appointments
Customer Service
Health Care Quality
Rating of Health Plan
Care Coordination


Member Complaints and Changes in Plans Performance

Total Rating
Complaints about Health Plan
Members Leaving the Plan
Health Plan Quality Improvement


Health Plan Customer Service Rating for Aetna Medicare

Total Customer Service Rating
Timely Decisions About Appeals
Reviewing Appeals Decisions
Call Center, TTY, Foreign Language


Drug Plan Customer Service Ratings

Total Rating
Call Center, TTY, Foreign Language


Ratings For Member Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plans Performance

Total Rating
Complaints about the Drug Plan
Members Choosing to Leave the Plan
Drug Plan Quality Improvement


Member Experience with the Drug Plan

Total Rating
Rating of Drug Plan
Getting Needed Prescription Drugs


Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing

Total Rating
MPF Price Accuracy
Drug Adherence for Diabetes Medications
Drug Adherence for Hypertension (RAS antagonists)
Drug Adherence for Cholesterol (Statins)
MTM Program Completion Rate for CMR
Statin with Diabetes


Coverage Area

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The availability of Medicare Advantage Plans will vary according to your region. This is why the Coverage Area matters in terms of Medicare eligibility. You will always be eligible for Original Medicare, but eligibility for Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier Plus (PPO) requires you to live in that plan’s service area. The service area is listed below:

State: New Jersey Medicare
County:Atlantic County MA Plans

Bergen County MA Plans

Burlington County MA Plans

Camden County MA Plans

Cape May County MA Plans

Cumberland County MA Plans

Essex County MA Plans

Gloucester County MA Plans

Hudson County MA Plans

Hunterdon County MA Plans

Mercer County MA Plans

Morris County MA Plans

Ocean County MA Plans

Passaic County MA Plans

Salem County MA Plans

Somerset County MA Plans

Sussex County MA Plans

Union County MA Plans

Warren County MA Plans



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How much does Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier Plus (PPO) cost?

Aetna Medicare charges a $35.00 consolidated monthly premium. A monthly premium is the fee you pay to the plan in exchange for coverage of Medicare medical, hospital benefits and supplemental benefits if offered. You generally are also responsible for paying the Part B premium.

How much is Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier Plus (PPO) MOOP?

The maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) is a yearly limit on your out-of-pocket costs. Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier Plus (PPO) by Aetna Medicare MOOP is $7,550. Once you spend $7,550 you will pay nothing for Part A or Part B covered services.

What type of plan is Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier Plus (PPO)?

Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier Plus (PPO) is a Local PPO. A (PPO) is a Medicare plan that has contracts with a network of preferred providers. You do not need to select a primary care physician and you do not need referrals to see other providers in the network.

Is Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier Plus (PPO) a good plan?

Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier Plus (PPO) received a 3.5 overall star rating from the CMS. The CMS uses a Star Rating System to measure how well plans perform. Plans are rated on a one-to-five scale, with one star representing poor performance and five stars representing excellent performance.



Source:CMS. Data as of Oct 1, 2022.

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Notes: Data are subject to change as contracts are finalized. For 2023, enhanced alternative may offer extra cost sharing reductions in the gap on a sub-set of the formulary drugs, beyond the standard Part-D benefit. Includes 2023 approved contracts. Employer sponsored 800 series and plans under sanction are excluded.

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