Aetna Medicare Dual Choice (PPO D-SNP)
Arkansas Medicare-Medicaid Dual Eligible D-SNP Plan (2025 Plan)
Additional Coverage
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Overall Government Star Rating
4.0
out of 5 stars
Plan Name
Aetna Medicare Dual Choice (PPO D-SNP)
Plan Type
Medicare-Medicaid Dual Eligible Medicare Advantage Plan (D-SNP)
Aetna Medicare Dual Choice (PPO D-SNP) is a Medicare-Medicaid Dual Eligible Medicare Advantage Plan (D-SNP), which is available in Arkansas and offered by the health insurance company Aetna Medicare. This plan’s network type is PPO which determines in-network doctors who accept the health plan and whether a referral is needed.
Primary doctor visit
$0 copay
Specialist visit
$0 copay
Aetna Medicare Dual Choice (PPO D-SNP) has a monthly premium cost of $0 per month, with an annual deductible of $0 and a maximum out of pocket cost sharing of $14,000 In and Out-of-network
$9,350 In-network. The most common benefit costs which people evaluate when choosing a plan are costs for a primary doctor visit, specialist doctor visit, emergency room visit, and ambulance. These costs are listed in this summary section and a full list of benefit costs for Aetna Medicare Dual Choice (PPO D-SNP) are defined below.
Yes
Part D Prescription Drug Coverage
Aetna Medicare Dual Choice (PPO D-SNP) is a Medicare Advantage plan which does include Medicare Part D Prescription Drug coverage. Other common benefits included with Medicare Advantage plans are coverage for dental, vision, and hearing. Aetna Medicare Dual Choice (PPO D-SNP) includes coverage for hearing, vision, dental.
Medicare Advantage health plans can offer even more additional benefits. Aetna Medicare Dual Choice (PPO D-SNP) includes coverage for the following additional benefits:
Other benefits
Over the counter drug benefits
Home and bathroom safety devices
Each year the federal government evaluates the quality of Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug plans based on a 5-star scoring system. For 2025, Aetna Medicare Dual Choice (PPO D-SNP) received an overall government quality rating of 4.0 stars out of 5 stars.
Aetna Medicare Dual Choice (PPO D-SNP) performed better than Arkansas’s State average overall quality score of 3.9 stars.
This Plan’s 5-star Gov’t Quality Score
Arkansas State Average Score
Overall Government 5 Star Quality Rating
4.0
3.9
Summary rating of health plan quality
Staying healthy: screenings, tests, & vaccines
Managing chronic (long term) conditions
Member experience with health plan
Member complaints & changes in the health plan's performance
Health plan customer service
Summary rating of drug plan quality
Drug plan customer service
Member complaints & changes in the drug plan's performance
Member experience with the drug plan
Drug safety & accuracy of drug pricing
The government calculates an “Overall star rating” based on ratings for sub components including “Health plan star rating” and “Drug plan star rating”, which includes further subcomponents of each.
Aetna Medicare Dual Choice (PPO D-SNP) received 4 stars for its health plan quality score which is better than the Arkansas State average health plan quality score of 3.8 stars.
Aetna Medicare Dual Choice (PPO D-SNP) received 4.5 stars for its drug plan quality score which is better than the Arkansas State average drug plan quality score of 3.8 stars.
Health Portion of Premium
Health Plan Max Out-of-Pocket
$14,000 In and Out-of-network
$9,350 In-network
Nationwide Coverage included
Hearing Coverage included
Doctor Services
Primary doctor visit
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance per visit
Specialist visit
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance per visit
Tests, labs, & imaging
Diagnostic tests & procedures
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
Lab services
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
Diagnostic radiology services (like MRI)
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
Outpatient x-rays
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
Hospital Services
Inpatient hospital coverage
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 40% per stay
Outpatient hospital coverage
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance per visit
Skilled nursing facility
Skilled nursing facility
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: Coming soon
Preventive services
Preventive services
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay
Ambulance
Ground ambulance
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 20% coinsurance
Therapy services
Occupational therapy visit
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 20% coinsurance
Physical therapy & speech & language therapy visit
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
Mental health services
Outpatient group therapy with a psychiatrist
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
Outpatient individual therapy with a psychiatrist
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
Outpatient group therapy visit
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
Outpatient individual therapy visit
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
Opioid treatment services
Opioid treatment services
Other services
Durable medical equipment (like wheelchairs & oxygen)
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 20% coinsurance per item
Prosthetics (like braces, artificial limbs)
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 20% coinsurance per item
Diabetes supplies
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 0-20% coinsurance per item
Tier drug costs for: Standard retail pharmacy drug cost for 1-month
| Tiers | Initial coverage phase | Catastrophic coverage phase |
|---|
| Preferred Generic |
Generic drugs :
25% coinsurance Brand-name drugs :
25% coinsurance |
Generic drugs :
0% coinsurance Brand-name drugs :
0% coinsurance |
| Generic |
| Preferred Brand |
| Non-Preferred Drug |
| Specialty Tier |
Part B Drugs
Chemotherapy drugs
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 20% coinsurance
Other Part B drugs
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
Hearing
Hearing exam
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 20% coinsurance
Fitting/evaluation
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay
Hearing aids - All types
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay
Preventive Dental
Oral exam
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay
Cleaning
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay
Fluoride treatment
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay
Dental x-rays
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay
Comprehensive dental
Restorative services
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay
Endodontics
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay
Periodontics
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay
Prosthodontics, removable
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay
Prosthodontics, fixed
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay
Maxillofacial prosthetics
Oral and maxillofacial surgery
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay
Adjunctive general services
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay
Vision
Routine eye exam
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay
Contact lenses
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay
Eyeglasses (frames & lenses)
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay
Eyeglass frames (only)
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay
Eyeglass lenses (only)
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay
Upgrades
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay
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