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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) publishes annual Star Ratings that reflect how each Medicare Advantage plan performs across a range of metrics, using a system of one to five stars.
Aetna Medicare Enhanced Select (PPO) is a PPO plan offered by Aetna Inc.
HelpAdvisor Editorial Team analysis of data from the 2025 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.
Medicare beneficiaries may find it helpful to review available Medicare Advantage plans in their area. Medicare Advantage plans are designed to combine the coverage offered from Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Part B) while also offering additional benefits.
Many Medicare Advantage plans may cover prescription drug coverage as well as additional benefits such as Dental, Vision and Hearing.
Learn more about Medicare Advantage plans such as Aetna Medicare Enhanced Select (PPO) - H1608-082 by Aetna Inc. as well as other Medicare Advantage plans available in your area.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monthly Deductible | $590 |
| Out of Pocket Max |
In-Network: $4500 Out-of-Network: N/A |
| Initial Coverage Limit | $0 |
| Catastrophic Coverage Limit | $2000 |
| Primary Care Doctor Visit | $0 in-network $0% out-of-network |
| Specialty Doctor Visit | In-Network $0 Out-of-Network $0% |
| Inpatient Hospital Care | $600 per stay in-network 40% per stay out-of-network |
| Urgent Care | Urgent Care: Copayment for Urgent Care $25 Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $125 Maximum Plan Benefit of $150,000 |
| Emergency Room Visit | $125 If you are admitted to the hospital within 0 hours your cost share may be waived |
| Ambulance Transportation | $275 in-network $275 out-of-network |
Aetna Medicare Enhanced Select (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 | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services $0 In-Network: Chiropractic Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $0 |
| Diabetes Supplies, Training, Nutrition Therapy and Monitoring | In-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 20% |
| Diagnostic Tests, Lab and Radiology Services, and X-Rays | Lab Services: In-Network $0 Out-of-Network 0% Diagnostic Procedures: In-Network $0 Out-of-Network 0% Imaging: Xray: $0 in-network CT Scans: $0 in-network Diagnostic Radiology other than CT Scans: $0 in-network Diagnostic Radiology Mammogram: $0 in-network 0% out-of-network |
| Home Health Care | $0 in-network 0% out-of-network |
| Mental Health Inpatient Care | In-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: Copayment for Psychiatric Hospital Services per Stay $600 Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services |
| Mental Health Outpatient Care | In-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 $40 for Mental Health Services- Group Sessions $40 for Mental Health Services - Individual Sessions $40 for Psychiatric Services - Group Sessions $40 for Psychiatric Services - Individual Sessions |
| Outpatient Services / Surgery | Ambulatory Surgical Center: In-Network $0 for preventive and diagnostic colonoscopy $150 all other ambulatory surgical center services Out-of-Network $150 |
| Outpatient Substance Abuse Care | In-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $40 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $40 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions $40 Copayment for Medicare Covered Group Sessions $40 |
| Over-the-counter (OTC) Items | Over-the-Counter (OTC) Wallet with a $45 quarterly benefit amount (allowance) on the Extra Benefits Card to purchase approved over-the-counter (OTC) health and wellness products like first aid supplies, cold and allergy medicine, pain relievers, and more. Approved products can be purchased in-store, online, or by phone. Unused benefit amounts do not rollover. |
| Podiatry Services | In-Network: Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $0 Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services $0 |
| Skilled Nursing Facility Care | $0 per day, days 1-20; $214 per day, days 21-100 in-network 40% per stay out-of-network |
The following dental services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Dental Care | In-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: 50% for oral exams 50% for cleanings 50% for fluoride treatments 50% for x-rays 50% for other diagnostic dental services 50% for other preventive dental services Comprehensive dental services: 50% for restorative services 50% for endodontic services 50% for periodontic services 50% for removeable prosthodontics 50% for fixed prosthodontics 50% for oral and maxillofacial surgery 50% for adjunctive services $1,000 benefit amount (allowance) every year in and out-of-network for covered preventive and comprehensive dental services. Medical necessity requirements vary by covered dental service. 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. |
The following vision services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Vision Benefits | In-Network Eye Exams: $0 for 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: 0% for 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 Eyeglass Frames $0 for Eyeglass Lenses $0 for Eyeglass Lenses and Frames $0 for Upgrades $140 benefit amount (allowance) reimbursement every year for non-Medicare covered prescription eyewear. |
The following hearing services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Hearing Benefits | In-Network Hearing Exams: $0 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 for hearing aids $1,250 benefit amount (allowance) per ear, every year for hearing aids (Maximum two hearing aids every year) Out-of-Network: Hearing Exams: 0% for Medicare-covered hearing exams 0% for non-Medicare covered hearing exam every year in or out-of-network Hearing Aids: You must purchase hearing aids through NationsHearing |
The following services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Preventive Services and Health/Wellness Education Programs | In-Network $0 copay for all preventive services covered under Original Medicare Out-of-Network 0% for all preventive services covered under Original Medicare |
The Aetna Medicare Enhanced Select (PPO) plan offers the following prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $590 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) per year.
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $590 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
| Preferred Generic |
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| Generic |
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $590 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
| Preferred Generic |
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| Generic |
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $590 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
| Preferred Generic |
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| Generic |
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