Aetna Medicare Value Plus (PPO) Medicare Advantage Plan H5521-490 • 2026 • Oldham County, KY
Aetna Medicare Value Plus is a Medicare Advantage PPO plan offered by Aetna Medicare for the 2026 plan year. It is identified by CMS Plan ID H5521-490 and uses a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) provider network. The plan comes with prescription drug coverage.
Aetna Medicare Value Plus Overview
Plan Overview for
H5521-490-0
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| CMS Plan ID: |
H5521-490-0
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| Plan Type: | PPO |
| Plan Year: | 2026 |
| Monthly Premium: |
$38.40
Plus your Medicare Part B premium. |
| Medical Deductible: | $0.00 |
| Maximum Out-of-Pocket: | $5500.00 (In-Network) |
| Part B Give Back: | Not offered |
| Prescription Drug Coverage: | Enhanced, $615.00 deductible |
| Additional Benefits: | Dental, Vision, Hearing |
| Service Area: | Oldham County, KY |
| Enrollment (Nationwide): | 4,533 beneficiaries |
| Enrollment (CMS – Local) | 131 beneficiaries in Oldham County |
| Provided By: | Aetna Medicare |
Plan Overview for Aetna Medicare Value Plus
This Medicare Advantage MAPD PPO plan combines hospital, medical, and prescription drug coverage and allows access to Medicare-approved providers. The monthly premium is $38.40, 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: 50% coinsurance, while specialist visits come with a $0-$35 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance. Urgent care services carry a $50 copay, and ground ambulance transportation is $285 copay | Out-of-network: $285 copay. These costs apply toward the annual maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) limit of $5500.00. 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 H5521-490. Cost-sharing details for key services are provided below.
Cost-Sharing Overview
Aetna Medicare Value Plus includes cost-sharing, which refers to out-of-pocket expenses for covered healthcare services. The table below outlines the most common in-network out-of-pocket costs associated with plan H5521-490.
Certain preventive services are covered 100% by Aetna Medicare Value Plus as a Part B benefit.
Prescription Drug Coverage
Aetna Medicare Value Plus 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 Premium
The Part D prescription drug plan premium is included in the overall Medicare Special Needs Plan cost. Additional adjustments may apply through the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program, also known as Extra Help, administered by Social Security. LIS benefits are separate from Medicare Special Needs Plan coverage.
| Basic Part D Premium: | $38.40 |
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| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $38.40 |
| Low-Income Premium Subsidy: | $38.44 |
| 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 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 | 22% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| Non-Preferred Drug | 25% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| Specialty Tier | 25% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| *Deductible does not apply. | ||
CMS 5-Star Ratings
Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Part D plans are rated each year by CMS on a 5-star scale. Ratings summarize plan performance across clinical care and member experience measures.
| 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 |
Is there a monthly premium for this plan in 2026?
The 2026 monthly premium is $38.40. The Medicare Part B premium is paid separately.
What is the in-network MOOP for plan H5521-490?
For 2026, the in-network maximum out-of-pocket is $5500.00. The plan pays 100% of covered in-network services beyond this amount.
What is the star rating for plan H5521-490 in 2026?
The 2026 CMS star rating for Aetna Medicare Value Plus is ★4.5 out of 5.
What is the total enrollment for plan H5521-490?
The plan has 4,533 enrolled beneficiaries according to CMS.
Is there a Part D deductible for this plan?
The plan’s Part D deductible is $615.00, applied to covered prescription drug costs.
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 |
| CMS.gov | Medicare Advantage Plan Fact Sheet | 25 May, 2025 |
| AARP.org | The Big Choice: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage | 25 May, 2025 |
| Medicare.gov | Your coverage options | 25 May, 2025 |
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