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2020 Medicare Advantage Plans
Y0001_6013_16923_M Approved 08/2019
72.25.349.1©2019 Aetna Inc.
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Maintaining your health means so much
more than just taking care of your physical
needs. That’s why Aetna’s been helping
people with Medicare since 1966 by taking
a total approach to your health and
wellness.
Welcome to Medicare for the whole you: body, mind and spirit.
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We want every part of you to be its healthiest
Maintain financial wellness with
transparent medical and pharmacy
cost-sharing
Access to care from the doctors,
hospitals and pharmacies you know
and trust
Note: Some benefits may not be available in all plans or in all areas. You can check with your local representative for more details.
The coverage you need to care for your
dental, vision and hearing health
Stay active with our no-added
cost SilverSneakers® program
and exercises classes
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We want every part of you to be its healthiest (continued)
Dedicated support team connects you
to local services that help make life
easier
In-home health screenings for your
convenience and peace of mind
Transportation services to get you safely
to your medical appointments
Take care of the whole you with
emotional support and mental health
services
Note: Some benefits may not be available in all plans or in all areas. You can check with your local representative for more details.
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Understanding Medicare
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The basics of MedicareImportant terms for understanding your insurance coverage
Coinsurance
The amount you may
have to pay as your
share of the cost for
medical services,
supplies or prescription
drugs (usually a
percentage).
Deductible
The amount you are
responsible to pay for
covered health care
services before your
insurance plan starts to
pay for most services.
Premium
The monthly amount
you pay for your
Medicare coverage (you
could have multiple
premiums).
Copayment
A set amount you may
have to pay as your
share of the cost for
medical services,
supplies or prescription
drugs (usually a set
dollar amount).
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The four parts of Medicare
Government programs(Original Medicare)
A B
• Inpatient care
in hospitals
• Skilled nursing facility
care
• Hospice care
• Home health care
• Services from doctors
and other health care
providers
• Outpatient and
home health care
• Durable medical
equipment
• Some preventive
services
Hospital care Medical careYou pay a premium
Available at additional cost through a private insurer
Private medical plans
• Includes Part A and Part B
benefits and services
• Can include Medicare
PDP (Part D)
• May add extra benefits
and services
• Run by Medicare-approved,
private insurance companies
MedicareAdvantage
C
Private drug plans
• Helps cover the
cost of prescription drugs
• Helps protect against higher
costs in the future
• Run by Medicare-approved,
private insurance companies
Medicare prescription drug plan (PDP)
D
8Medicare AdvantageUnderstanding
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What is Medicare Advantage?
Simple, all-in-one coverage from a private,
Medicare-approved company
Note: Medicare Advantage plans are not
Medigap plans (Medicare Supplement plans).
Medigap plans fill in the gaps of Original
Medicare.
* Many insurance companies combine
prescription drug coverage in their plans.
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• You’ll use doctors in
the network.
• You might need a referral
to see a specialist.
HMOA health maintenance
organization
• You’ll use doctors in the
network.
• You may also go out of the
network, but often for a higher
copay or coinsurance, and may
require a referral.
HMO-POSA health maintenance
organization with a point
of service
• You can use doctors
and hospitals out of the
network, but often for
a higher copay.
PPOA preferred provider
organization
Types of Medicare Advantage (MA) plans
There are several types of Medicare Advantage plans. Here are three types of MA plans that Aetna
may offer in your area.
11Medicare Part DUnderstanding
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Important terms for understanding your
prescription drug benefits
Formulary
A list of drugs
covered
by your plan.
Drug tiers
Each drug belongs
to a tier, which
determines how
much you’ll pay for
that drug.
Network
The pharmacy
options you have
for getting your
prescription drug
Transition Process
You may get a one-
time fill of a drug
that isn't covered
on the formulary
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What you need to know about prescription drug coverage
Until you have reached
your deductible, you’ll
pay the full discounted
cost for your covered
drugs. Some plans have a
$0 deductible.
Deductible
Stage
1
After you have paid a
total of $4,020, you’ll pay
only part of the cost for
your covered drugs until
you reach $6,350.
Coverage gap
Stage
3
Once you have paid $6,350
you are out of the coverage
gap, and you’ll only pay a
small amount for your
covered drugs for the rest
of the year.
Catastrophic coverage
Stage
4
Initial coverage
Stage
2
After you have reached
your deductible, you’ll
pay only part of the cost
for your covered drugs.
See the Evidence of Coverage (EOC) for complete coverage information.
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Welcome to an incredible pharmacy network
Over 60,000 pharmacies in our network
More than 20,000 offer preferred
cost sharing
Find a full list of pharmacies near you with our
online directory at: AetnaMedicare.com
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Preferred pharmacies
When you choose to get your
drugs at one of these retail
pharmacies, you’ll typically pay
a lower amount. We also have
many local independent
pharmacies.
Kmart
Kroger®
Meijer®
Price Chopper
Publix®
Safeway
Save Mart
ShopRite
Thrifty White
Walmart
Wegmans
Albertsons®
Bartell Drugs
Bi-Lo®
Brookshire Grocery
Coborns
Costco®
CVS Pharmacy
Dierbergs
Discount Drug Mart
Giant Eagle®
H-E-B®
Hy-Vee®
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You can view our formularies at
AetnaMedicare.com.
Sometimes our formularies change
• Be sure to verify your medications and their tiers
when filling or refilling prescriptions.
• Call 1-855-338-7027 (TTY:711) 24/7 to get more
formulary information.
Important formulary tips
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*The above are for safety purposes with your health in mind.
Your plan may also have these drug coverage rules:
Some drugs require prior
authorization. Your doctor must
first show a medical need for
you to use the drug before the
plan will cover it.
Prior authorization (PA)*
This places a limit on how
much you can get at one time.
Quantity limits (QL’s)*
You must first try another drug
on the plan’s formulary before
you can move up a “step” to a
higher tier drug.
Step therapy (ST)*
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Medicare Part D late enrollment penalty
The late enrollment penalty
fee may be added to your
Part D premium if you don’t
have creditable prescription
drug coverage.
Note: If you get Extra Help, you don’t
pay a late enrollment penalty.
It may apply, if you don’t have
creditable coverage when:
• Your initial enrollment period
is over
• There’s a period of 63 days or
more in a row when you don’t
have Part D or other creditable
prescription drug coverage
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Need help with your Medicare costs? You may qualify.
Call 1-800-MEDICARE
(1-800-633-4227) (TTY: 1-877-486-2048)
24 hours a day/7 days a week or visit
www.medicare.gov
Call Social Security
1-800-772-1213 (TTY: 1-800-325-0778)
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Call your state Medicaid office
To see if you qualify:You may qualify for Extra Help if you
have limited income and resources
• Monthly plan premium
• Yearly deductible
• Coinsurance
• Copays
• Coverage gap
Extra Help is a Medicare program that helps pay some
Medicare prescription drug costs, such as:
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It’s time to sign up
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• Have both Medicare Parts A and B
• Live in the plan’s service area
• Are in an enrollment period
If you have questions, an Aetna
representative is here to answer them.
Note: If you have end stage renal disease (ESRD),
you can only join a Medicare Advantage plan in
certain situations.
You qualify if you:
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What’s in the enrollment kit?
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What are Medicare Star Ratings?
Each year, Medicare rates all health and prescription drug plans
based on a five-star quality rating system.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), rates plans
on a scale of 1 to 5 stars, with 5 stars being the highest quality. They use
information from member satisfaction surveys, health plans
and health care providers to give overall performance star ratings to
plans. CMS Star Ratings can help you compare plans based on quality and
performance. You can find Aetna plan Star Ratings in your
area by visiting: AetnaMedicare.com/stars
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Once you’re a member, you’ll get
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Letters and
phone calls
from our
partners and us
Your ID card(expect to receive
in 10 – 15 days)
25Approach to Medicare
Aetna’s total
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Aetna Medicare Advantage plans offer a total approach
Note: Some benefits may not be available in all plans or in all areas. You can check with your local representative for more details.
Care for your financial
wellness with upfront
costs that help you plan
Health coaching, fitness memberships and wellness
programs designed to help you manage your health
and age actively
Local support with health professionals
dedicated to your total wellness, and a team
that can help you find the health resources you
need near you
Prescription drug coverage with
allowances for over the counter
medications
Coverage for eyewear, hearing
aids and dental care annually
Thank you
Aetna Medicare is a HMO, PPO plan with a Medicare contract. Our SNPs also have contracts with State Medicaid programs. Enrollment in our plans depends on contract renewal.
See Evidence of Coverage for a complete description of plan benefits, exclusions, limitations and conditions of coverage. Plan features and availability may vary by service area.
This information is not a complete description of benefits. Call 1-855-368-9337 (TTY: 711) for more information. Members who get “extra help” are not required to fill
prescriptions at preferred network pharmacies in order to get Low Income Subsidy (LIS) copays. Other pharmacies/physicians/providers are available in our network. Out-of-
network/non-contracted providers are under no obligation to treat Aetna members, except in emergency situations. Please call our customer service number or see your
Evidence of Coverage for more information, including the cost-sharing that applies to out-of-network services. Every year, Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating
system. Aetna Medicare’s pharmacy network includes limited lower cost preferred pharmacies in: rural Missouri, rural Maine and rural South Dakota. The lower costs advertised in
our plan materials for these pharmacies may not be available at the pharmacy you use. For up-to-date information about our network pharmacies, including whether there are
any lower-cost preferred pharmacies in your area, members please call the number on your ID card, non-members please call 1-855-338-7027 (TTY: 711) or consult the online
pharmacy directory at http://www.aetnamedicare.com/pharmacyhelp.
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Now that you know a little bit more about
Medicare Advantage plans, you’re ready to workwith your local agent.
Be sure to ask about your
Provider
and pharmacy
networks
Premiums Prescription
drug coverage
Additional
benefits
Enrollment
process