Medicare Advantage Plan H1608-070-0
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) • 2026
Medicare Advantage Plan H1608-070-0 Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) • 2026
Plan-ID H1608-070-0 refers to Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO), a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C) offered by Aetna Medicare for the 2026 plan year. This plan is a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) model with Part D prescription drug coverage.
According to CMS enrollment data, an estimated 1,710 beneficiaries are enrolled in this plan.
Aetna Medicare Signature Overview
| Plan ID H1608-070-0 Overview | |
|---|---|
| Health Plan ID: | H1608-070-0 |
| Medicare Advantage Plan Type: | PPO |
| Plan Year: | 2026 |
| Monthly Premium: | $0.00 Plus your Medicare Part B premium. |
| Health Plan Deductible: | $0.00 |
| Annual Out-of-Pocket Maximum: | $5200.00 (In-Network) |
| Part B Give Back: | Not offered |
| Part D Drug Plan Benefit: | Enhanced, $615.00 deductible |
| Additional Benefits: | Dental, Vision, Hearing |
| Service Area: | See List |
| Insured By: | Aetna Medicare |
Plan Availability
Aetna Medicare Signature (H1608-070-0) is available in the following locations (click to open):
Why Choose Aetna Medicare Signature?
This Medicare Advantage MAPD PPO plan combines hospital, medical, and prescription drug coverage with the flexibility to see providers in or out of the plan’s network. With a monthly premium of $0.00, Aetna Medicare Signature includes all the core benefits of Medicare Part A and Part B, plus built-in drug coverage to help manage your prescriptions. The annual Part D deductible is $615.00.
Primary care visits have a $0 copay | Out-of-network: 45% coinsurance, while seeing a specialist comes with a $0-$55 copay | Out-of-network: 45% coinsurance. Urgent care services carry a $50 copay, and ground ambulance transportation is $280 copay | Out-of-network: $280 copay. These costs apply toward the plan’s annual maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) limit of $5200.00 — and once that’s reached, all in-network services are fully covered for the rest of the year.
This plan is registered with CMS under ID H1608-070-0. Below, you’ll find a summary of cost sharing for key services. Still have questions? Check the FAQ section for more details.
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Out-of-Pocket Expenses
Aetna Medicare Signature has cost-sharing, meaning you'll have out-of-pocket costs when using approved healthcare services. The table below details the most common in-network out-of-pocket expenses for plan H1608-070-0.
Office Visits
This plan lists in-network cost sharing for primary care and specialist visits, along with related office-based services.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Primary: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: 45% coinsurance |
| Specialist: | In-network: $0-$55 copay | Out-of-network: 45% coinsurance |
Preventive and Wellness Services
Preventive and wellness benefits may include routine exams, telehealth, fitness programs, health education, and other in-network services.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Annual wellness exam: | In-network: $0 copay |
| Telehealth benefit: | In-network: $0-$55 copay, 20% coinsurance |
| Routine chiropractic: | Not covered |
| Fitness benefits: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: $0 copay |
| Health education: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: $0 copay |
| Counseling services: | Not covered |
| Over-the-counter drug benefits: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: $0 copay |
| Health transportation (non-emergency): | Not covered |
Diagnostic, Lab, and Imaging Services
Diagnostic coverage includes in-network cost sharing for lab tests, x-rays, radiology, and other diagnostic procedures used to evaluate health conditions.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic radiology services: | In-network: $0-$190 copay | Out-of-network: 45% coinsurance |
| Lab services: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: 45% coinsurance |
| Outpatient x-rays: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: 45% coinsurance |
| Diagnostic tests and procedures: | In-network: $0-$50 copay | Out-of-network: 45% coinsurance |
Emergency and Urgent Care Services
Emergency and inpatient coverage includes cost sharing for urgent care, emergency room visits, ambulance transportation, hospital stays, and skilled nursing facility care.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Emergency room care: | $130 copay |
| Worldwide emergency care: | $130 copay |
| Urgent care: | $50 copay |
| Inpatient hospital care: | In-network: | Tier 1 | $375 per day for days 1-6 | $0 per day for days 7-90 | $0 per stay | Out-of-network: | 45% per stay |
| Skilled Nursing Facility: | In-network: | Tier 1 | $10 per day for days 1-20 | $218 per day for days 21-100 | Out-of-network: | 45% per stay |
| Ground ambulance: | In-network: $280 copay | Out-of-network: $280 copay |
Mental Health Services
Mental health coverage includes in-network cost sharing for outpatient individual and group therapy, as well as inpatient psychiatric hospital care.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Outpatient individual therapy: | In-network: $55 copay | Out-of-network: 45% coinsurance |
| Outpatient group therapy: | In-network: $55 copay | Out-of-network: 45% coinsurance |
| Inpatient psychiatric hospital care: | In-network: | Tier 1 | $375 per day for days 1-6 | $0 per day for days 7-90 | $0 per stay | Out-of-network: | 45% per stay |
Rehabilitation Services
Rehabilitation coverage includes in-network cost sharing for physical therapy, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy services.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Physical therapy and speech and language therapy: | In-network: $55 copay | Out-of-network: 45% coinsurance |
| Occupational therapy: | In-network: $50 copay | Out-of-network: 45% coinsurance |
Medical Equipment and Supplies
Medical equipment coverage includes in-network cost sharing for diabetes supplies, durable medical equipment, prosthetics, and related supplies.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Diabetes supplies: | In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance | Out-of-network: 0%-20% coinsurance |
| Durable medical equipment: | In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance | Out-of-network: 20% coinsurance |
| Prosthetics: | In-network: 20% coinsurance | Out-of-network: 20% coinsurance |
Medicare Part B Drugs
Medicare Part B drug coverage includes in-network cost sharing for chemotherapy and other medications covered under Medicare Part B.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Chemotherapy: | In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance | Out-of-network: 45% coinsurance |
| Other Part B drugs (Medicare-covered): | In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance | Out-of-network: 45% coinsurance |
Dental Services
Dental coverage includes in-network cost sharing for preventive care, exams, x-rays, cleanings, and comprehensive dental procedures.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Oral exam: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance |
| Dental x-rays: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance |
| Cleaning: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance |
| Periodontics: | In-network: 20%-50% coinsurance | Out-of-network: 50%-70% coinsurance |
| Endodontics: | In-network: 20% coinsurance | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance |
| Restorative services: | In-network: 20%-50% coinsurance | Out-of-network: 50%-70% coinsurance |
| Implant services: | Not covered |
| Orthodontics: | Not covered |
| Oral/Maxillofacial surgery: | In-network: 20%-50% coinsurance | Out-of-network: 50%-70% coinsurance |
Vision Services
Vision coverage includes in-network cost sharing for routine eye exams, contact lenses, eyeglass frames and lenses, and related eyewear services.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Routine eye exam: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: 0% coinsurance |
| Contact 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 |
| Eyeglasses (frames & lenses): | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: $0 copay |
| Upgrades: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: $0 copay |
Hearing Services
Hearing coverage includes in-network cost sharing for hearing exams, fittings and evaluations, prescription hearing aids, and over-the-counter hearing aids.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Hearing exam: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: 45% coinsurance |
| Fitting/evaluation: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: 45% coinsurance |
| Prescription hearing aids: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: $0 copay |
| OTC hearing aids: | Not covered |
Additional and Special Needs Services
Additional benefits may include in-network services for adult day health, palliative care, personal emergency response systems, weight management, alternative therapies, and home safety needs.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Adult day health services: | Not covered |
| Home-based palliative care: | Not covered |
| Personal emergency response system: | Not covered |
| Weight management programs: | Not covered |
| Wigs for chemotherapy-related hair loss: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: $0 copay |
| Alternative therapies: | Not covered |
| Massage therapy: | Not covered |
| Home/bathroom safety devices: | Not covered |
Certain preventive services are covered 100% by Aetna Medicare Signature as a Part B benefit.
Part D Prescription Drug Costs & Benefits
Aetna Medicare Signature includes an enhanced benefit Medicare Part D plan (PDP), which offers greater coverage than basic plans. An enhanced benefit plan has a higher actuarial value, meaning it covers a larger percentage of your healthcare costs.
Part D Plan Premium
The Part D prescription drug plan premium is included in your overall Medicare Advantage plan cost. However, additional expenses or subsidies may apply through the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program, also known as Extra Help. LIS, provided by Social Security, helps those with limited income and resources to lower or eliminate Part D costs. LIS benefits are not part of Medicare Advantage coverage.
| Basic Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
| Low-Income Premium Subsidy: | $55.20 |
| Low-Income Premium Subsidy Paid by CMS: | $0.00 |
| 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 Signature may have additional costs at pharmacies. The table below outlines out-of-pocket expenses by drug tier.
| Drug Tier | Retail | Mail Order |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | ||
Understanding CMS Star Ratings
Each year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) assesses health plans (Part C) and drug plans (Part D) based on a 5-star rating system. These ratings provide an overview of the plan’s performance in areas such as preventive care, managing chronic conditions, and member experience.
Considering a plan’s star rating can be an important part of your decision-making process, as higher ratings often reflect stronger performance in key areas of healthcare and customer service.
| CMS Measure | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| 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 |
If you are new to Medicare or Medicare Advantage plans, the following information will help you understand the enrollment process and restrictions.
Who Can Enroll in Aetna Medicare Signature?
To qualify for enrollment in Aetna Medicare Signature, you must:
- Be entitled to Medicare Part A and enrolled in Medicare Part B.
- Live within the plan’s designated service area.
If you fulfill these criteria, you can enroll in Aetna Medicare Signature and enjoy the extensive healthcare benefits it offers.
When Should You Enroll in Aetna Medicare Signature?
To ensure you don’t miss your chance to enroll in Aetna Medicare Signature, be aware of these important enrollment periods:
- Initial Enrollment Period (IEP): Your IEP offers a seven-month window around your 65th birthday to sign up for Medicare.
- Annual Enrollment Period (AEP): The AEP, occurring from October 15 to December 7 each year, allows you to enroll in or make changes to your Medicare Advantage plan if you are currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan.
- Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP): From January 1 to March 31, the MA OEP provides an opportunity to switch Medicare Advantage plans or return to Original Medicare.
- Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs): Certain life changes, like moving or losing insurance coverage, may qualify you for a SEP, giving you a chance to make adjustments outside the standard periods.
Need help figuring out the right time to enroll? Call HealthCompare (our trusted enrollment partner) at 1-833-748-3201 (TTY 711) to get assistance from a licensed insurance agent.
Steps to Enroll in Aetna Medicare Signature
Enrolling in Aetna Medicare Signature is easy. Choose the option that works best for you:
- Online through MedicareEnrollment.com: Visit the enrollment page and complete your enrollment through their Secure Online Enrollment Form.
- By Phone: Call HealthCompare (our trusted enrollment partner) at 1-833-748-3201 (TTY 711). A licensed insurance agent can assist you with the enrollment process and provide answers to any questions.
- Through Medicare.gov: Go to Medicare.gov, log in or create an account, and follow the instructions to join Aetna Medicare Signature through the official Medicare website.
- Directly with Aetna Medicare Signature: You can also enroll directly with the plan. The necessary contact details are provided below in the "Contact" section.
Remember to enroll during the correct enrollment period to ensure your coverage starts on time.
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions people have about plan ID H1608-070-0:
What’s the monthly premium for Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO)?
The 2026 premium is $0.00 each month, and you must continue to pay your Part B premium.
How high can my costs go in a worst-case year?
The annual in-network MOOP is $5200.00, protecting you from larger bills once you hit that limit.
What’s the prescription-drug deductible for 2026?
The 2026 drug deductible is $615.00.
How is this plan rated by Medicare?
CMS rates it ★3.5 out of 5 stars for 2026.
Is Aetna Medicare Signature popular?
Enrollment stands at roughly 1,710 members.
Contact Aetna Medicare
| Contact Type | Details |
|---|---|
| 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 |
If you're eligible for Medicare but haven't enrolled or need to verify your enrollment status, visit the Social Security Administration website. For more information about Medicare Advantage, visit medicare.gov.
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