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  1. Medicare Advantage Plans
  2. Kentucky
  3. Allen County
  4. Aetna Medicare Value Plus (PPO)

Aetna Medicare Value Plus (PPO) (PPO) 2025 Plan Details for Allen County, Kentucky Residents

Aetna Medicare Value Plus (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage plan, from Aetna Medicare, {with_without_pdp} a prescription drug plan. It's CMS Plan ID is: H5521-490-0. It is not available in all areas. The list of locations where this plan is available can be found below.

According to CMS enrollment data (July, 2025), there are approximately 2,217 members enrolled in this plan.

Aetna Medicare Value Plus (PPO) (PPO) Overview

Key Facts and Costs for Aetna Medicare Value Plus (PPO) (2026)
CMS FactLandscape Value
Health Plan ID:H5521-490-0
CMS Overall Rating:☆☆☆☆☆
0.0 out of 5 stars*
Medicare Advantage Plan Type:PPO
Coverage Year:CY2026
Monthly Premium:$38.40
Plus your Medicare Part B premium.
Health Plan Deductible:$0.00
Annual Out-of-Pocket Maximum:$5500.00 (In-Network)
Part B Give Back:$0.00/mo
Part D Drug Plan Benefit:Enhanced, $615.00 deductible
Additional Benefits:Dental, Vision, Hearing
Availability:Allen County, KY
Insured By:Aetna Medicare
Last Plan Content Update:August 27, 2025

Plan Availability by Location

Health Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs

Find out the costs for visiting your primary care doctor and specialists, as well as coverage for wellness and preventive programs.

Service Enrollee Cost (in-network)
Primary: $0 Copay
Specialist: $30 Copay

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Review the costs for emergency services, urgent care, ambulance services, inpatient hospital stays, and skilled nursing facility care.

Service Enrollee Cost
Emergency room care: $125 Copay
Urgent care: $40 Copay
Ground ambulance: $290 Copay
Inpatient hospital care: $285.00 per day for days 1 through 6
$0.00 per day for days 7 and beyond
Skilled Nursing Facility: $0.00 per day for days 1 through 20
$214.00 per day for days 21 and beyond

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This section covers Medicare-approved foot care services, including exams and routine foot care.

Service Enrollee Cost (in-network)
Foot Exams and Treatments (Medicare-covered): $30 Copay
Routine Foot Care: $30 Copay

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Understand the coverage for Medicare-approved chiropractic services and routine chiropractic care.

Service Enrollee Cost (in-network)
Medicare-covered chiropractic: $20 Copay
Routine chiropractic: Not Covered

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This section explains the costs for mental health services, including individual and group therapy, and inpatient care.

Service Enrollee Cost (in-network)
Outpatient individual therapy: $40 Copay
Outpatient group therapy: $40 Copay
Inpatient psychiatric hospital care: $285.00 per day for days 1 through 6
$0.00 per day for days 7 and beyond

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See the cost details for rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy.

Service Enrollee Cost (in-network)
Physical therapy and speech and language therapy: $30 Copay
Occupational therapy: $30 Copay

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Learn about the costs associated with medical equipment and supplies, including diabetes supplies, durable medical equipment, and prosthetics.

Service Enrollee Cost (in-network)
Diabetes supplies: 20% Coinsurance
Prior Authorization Required
Durable medical equipment: 20% Coinsurance
Prior Authorization Required
Prosthetics: 20% Coinsurance

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This section outlines the costs for diagnostic services, lab tests, x-rays, and other imaging services.

Service Enrollee Cost (in-network)
Diagnostic radiology services: $100 Copay
Prior Authorization Required
Lab services: $0 Copay
Prior Authorization Required
Outpatient x-rays: $20 Copay
Prior Authorization Required
Diagnostic tests and procedures: $50 Copay
Prior Authorization Required

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Review the cost-sharing details for chemotherapy and other Medicare Part B-covered drugs.

Service Enrollee Cost (in-network)
Chemotherapy: 20% Coinsurance
Other Part B drugs (Medicare-covered): 20% Coinsurance

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This section details the dental services covered under your plan including, Medicare-covered preventive dental, oral exams, x-rays, dental cleanings, and comprehensive dental. ntal benefit for non Medicare-covered services at: $1,550.00 (Every year).

Service Member Cost (in-network)
Medicare Covered Preventive Dental $30 Copay
Prior Authorization Required
Oral exam $0 Copay
Dental x-rays $0 Copay
Cleaning $0 Copay
Periodontics Not Covered
Endodontics Not Covered
Restorative Services Not Covered

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This section outlines the coverage for hearing-related services, including exams, fittings, and hearing aids.

Service Member Cost (in-network)
Fitting/evaluation $0 Copay
Hearing aids Covered
Limits may apply
Hearing exam $0 Copay

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Learn about the costs for vision-related services, including eye exams, eyeglasses, and contact lenses.

Service Member Cost (in-network)
Medicare-covered eye exam (in-network) $0 to $30 Copay
Routine eye exam (in-network) $0 Copay
1 Every year
Eyewear benefits Eyeglasses: Yes
Contact Lenses: Yes
Eyeglass Lenses: Yes
Eyeglass Frames: Yes
Eyewear Upgrades: Yes
Maximum eyewear benefit:$315.00
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Prescription Drug Costs & Benefits

Aetna Medicare Value Plus (PPO) includes an enhanced benefit Medicare Part D plan (PDP), which offers greater coverage than basic plans. An enhanced benefit plan has a higher actuarial value, meaning it covers a larger percentage of your healthcare costs.

Part D Plan Premium

The Part D prescription drug plan premium is included in your overall Medicare Advantage plan cost. However, additional expenses or subsidies may apply through the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program, also known as Extra Help. LIS, provided by Social Security, helps those with limited income and resources to lower or eliminate Part D costs. LIS benefits are not part of Medicare Advantage coverage.

Aetna Medicare Value Plus (PPO) Prescription Drug Plan Premium Details
Basic Part D Premium: $$38.40
Supplemental Part D Premium: $$0.00
Total Part D Premium: $$38.40
Low-Income Premium Subsidy: ${part_d_lips_amount}
Low-Income Premium Subsidy Paid by CMS: $$38.40
Low-Income Subsidy Premium: $$0.00

For more details, visit the Social Security Extra Help program.

Prescription Drug Plan Deductible

This plan has a $615.00 annual Part D deductible. You'll pay this deductible at the pharmacy before Aetna Medicare starts contributing towards your prescription costs.

Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs

Beyond premiums and deductibles, Aetna Medicare Value Plus (PPO) may have additional costs at pharmacies. The table below outlines out-of-pocket expenses by drug tier.

Aetna Medicare Value Plus (PPO) Pharmacy Out-of-Pocket Costs by Drug Tier
Drug Tier Retail Mail Order
Preferred Generic*$0.00$2.00
Generic*$10.00$12.00
Preferred Brand25.00%25.00%
Non-Preferred Drug26.00%26.00%
Specialty Tier30.00%30.00%
*Deductible does not apply.

CMS 5-Star Rating Marks

Each year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) assesses health plans (Part C) and drug plans (Part D) based on a 5-star rating system. These ratings provide an overview of the plan’s performance in areas such as preventive care, managing chronic conditions, and member experience.

Considering a plan’s star rating can be an important part of your decision-making process, as higher ratings often reflect stronger performance in key areas of healthcare and customer service.

2026 Medicare Star Ratings for Aetna Medicare Value Plus (PPO)
CMS Measure Star Rating
2026 Overall 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☆☆☆☆☆

Need Help Enrolling?

Contact and Resource Information for Aetna Medicare
Website: Aetna Medicare Plan Page
Providers: Aetna Medicare Providers Page
Formulary: Aetna Medicare Formulary Page
Pharmacy: Aetna Medicare Pharmacy Page
New Member Health Plan Help: (833)859-6031
New Member Health Plan TTY: 711
New Member Part D Help: (833)859-6031
New Member Part D TTY Users: 711

Frequently Asked Questions

📘 What does Medicare plan code H5521 490 mean?

Aetna Medicare Value Plus (PPO) is a Medicare Advantage plan by Aetna Medicare. The code H5521 is the CMS contract ID, whereas 490 is its plan ID.

  • Plan Name: Aetna Medicare Value Plus (PPO)
  • Plan Type: PPO
  • Premium: $38.40/mo + your monthly Part B premium
  • Out-of-Pocket Max: $5500.00 (in-network)
  • Drug Coverage: {pdp_faq_summary}
  • CMS Star Rating: 0.0 out of 5
  • Contract Year: 2026

This information is based on official CMS data and is provided for educational purposes. Always review your plan’s official documents or contact the provider directly before making enrollment decisions.

📋 What type of plan is H5521 490?

This plan is a PPO — specifically, it's an PPO plan with a Medicare Advantage contract that's offered by Aetna Medicare. It comes with defined provider network rules you should be aware of.

  • Plan Marketing Name: Aetna Medicare Value Plus (PPO)
  • Network Type: {plan_type_expanded}
  • Referral Requirement: {referral_required_expanded}
  • Prescription Coverage: {pdp_faq_summary}

Plan types like HMOs and PPOs determine whether you can go out-of-network or need referrals to see specialists.

📦 What benefits are included in H5521 490?

This plan covers all Medicare Part A and Part B services. Depending on the plan, it may also include valuable extras like dental, vision, and hearing benefits.

  • Medical Services: Hospital, doctor visits, preventive care
  • Prescription Drugs: Enhanced, $615.00 deductible
  • Dental: {dental_benefit}
  • Vision: {vision_benefit}
  • Hearing: {hearing_benefit}

Benefit availability may vary by location and plan version. Confirm specific details in your plan's Evidence of Coverage (EOC).

📌 Additional Plan Options

Additional Plan Options

The Medicare Part C program offers a myriad of HMO, PPO, and PFFS plan options, including these plans:

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If you are enrolled in a Part C plan with prescription drug coverage, you cannot be enrolled in a stand-alone Medicare Part D plan, regardless of your chosen insurance company.

You cannot be enrolled in a Part C health plan and simultaneously hold Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap). Medicare Supplement plans are only compatible with Medicare Parts A and B.

📚 Citations & Research

Citations & References

  • Aetna Medicare, http://www.aetna.com/medicare, Last Accessed March 1, 2025
  • Medicare.gov, "Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans", Last Accessed 25 May, 2025
  • Medicare.gov, "Joining a plan", Last Accessed 25 May, 2025
  • Medicare.gov, "Compare Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage", Last Accessed 25 May, 2025
  • , "", Last Accessed
  • CMS.gov, Landscape Source Files, Last Accessed March 15, 2025
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance, Last Accessed March 15, 2025
  • CMS.gov, Plan Benefits Package, Last Accessed March 15, 2025

Research Note: This content is based on independent analysis of CMS data by David Bynon, Medicare analyst and founder of MedicareWire.

For details on how this plan was analyzed and constructed using CMS data, see our Medicare Plan Research Methodology.

Disclaimer: MedicareWire does not endorse or rank Medicare plans. Plan information is provided for educational and research purposes only and may not reflect the most current data available from CMS or the plan provider.

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