Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) Medicare Advantage Plan H5521-710 • 2026 • Desoto County, FL
This Medicare Advantage PPO plan, identified by CMS Plan ID H5521-710, is offered by Aetna Medicare for the 2026 plan year. The plan uses a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) provider network and comes with prescription coverage (Part D ).
Aetna Medicare Signature Overview
Plan Overview for
H5521-710-0
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| CMS Plan ID: |
H5521-710-0
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| Plan Type: | PPO |
| Plan Year: | 2026 |
| Monthly Premium: |
$0.00
Plus your Medicare Part B premium. |
| Medical Deductible: | $0.00 |
| Maximum Out-of-Pocket: | $6750.00 (In-Network) |
| Part B Give Back: | Not offered |
| Prescription Drug Coverage: | Enhanced, $615.00 deductible |
| Additional Benefits: | Dental, Vision, Hearing |
| Service Area: | Desoto County, FL |
| Enrollment (Nationwide): | 2,216 beneficiaries |
| Enrollment (CMS – Local) | 22 beneficiaries in Desoto County |
| Provided By: | Aetna Medicare |
Plan Overview for Aetna Medicare Signature
This Medicare Advantage MAPD PPO plan combines hospital, medical, and prescription drug coverage and allows access to Medicare-approved providers. The monthly premium is $0.00, and the plan includes Medicare Part A and Part B benefits along with integrated prescription drug coverage. The annual Part D deductible is $615.00.
Primary care visits have a $0 copay | Out-of-network: $55 copay, while specialist visits come with a $60 copay | Out-of-network: $100 copay. Urgent care services carry a $35 copay, and ground ambulance transportation is $290 copay | Out-of-network: $290 copay. These costs apply toward the annual maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) limit of $6750.00. After this limit is reached, in-network services are fully covered for the remainder of the year.
This plan is listed by CMS under Plan ID H5521-710. Cost-sharing details for key services are provided below.
Cost Sharing Expenses
Aetna Medicare Signature has cost-sharing, meaning there are out-of-pocket costs when receiving covered healthcare services. The table below details the most common in-network out-of-pocket expenses for plan H5521-710.
Certain preventive services are covered 100% by Aetna Medicare Signature as a Part B benefit.
Prescription Drug Coverage
Aetna Medicare Signature includes a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP). Plan type and coverage level are defined by CMS and may vary between basic and enhanced benefit designs.
This plan includes an enhanced benefit Medicare Part D plan (PDP), providing coverage beyond the standard CMS-defined minimum.
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 Signature may have additional costs at pharmacies. The table below outlines out-of-pocket expenses by drug tier.
| Drug Tier | Retail | Mail Order |
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| Preferred Generic | $0.00 copay | Coming soon |
| Generic | $0.00 copay | Coming soon |
| Preferred Brand | 24% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| Non-Preferred Drug | 25% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| Specialty Tier | 25% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| *Deductible does not apply. | ||
CMS Star Ratings
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rates Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Part D prescription drug plans each year using a 5-star system. These ratings measure plan performance in areas such as preventive care, management of chronic conditions, and member experience.
| CMS Measure | Star Rating |
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| 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 |
How much does plan H5521-710 cost per month?
The plan’s monthly premium is $0.00 for 2026. The Part B premium is not included.
What is the annual out-of-pocket maximum (MOOP) for this plan?
The annual in-network MOOP is $6750.00 for 2026. After this limit is reached, covered in-network services are fully paid.
What is the CMS star rating for Aetna Medicare Signature?
The 2026 CMS star rating for Aetna Medicare Signature is ★4.5 out of 5.
What is the current enrollment for Aetna Medicare Signature?
The plan has 2,216 enrolled beneficiaries according to CMS.
What is the prescription drug deductible for 2026?
For 2026, the prescription drug deductible is $615.00.
Contact Information for Aetna Medicare
| Contact Type | Details |
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| Website: | Aetna Medicare Plan Page |
| New Members: | 1-833-859-6031 |
| Existing Members: | 1-833-570-6670 |
| Plan Address: | PO Box 7405 | London, KY 40742 |
Enrollment status and eligibility information are available through the Social Security Administration. Additional information about Medicare Advantage is available at medicare.gov.
| Data Source | Publisher | Last Accessed |
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| Landscape Source Files | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | September 8, 2026 |
| Medicare Part C & D Performance | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | September 8, 2026 |
| Plan Benefits Package | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | September 8, 2026 |
| Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | September 8, 2026 |
Data sources and methodology documentation.
| Publisher | Reference | Last Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare (official source) | http://www.aetna.com/medicare | October 13, 2025 |
| Medicare.gov | Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans | 25 May, 2025 |
| NCOA.org | 5 Steps to Choosing the Right Medicare Plan for You | 25 May, 2025 |
| Medicare.gov | Compare Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage | 25 May, 2025 |
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