Plan year 2027 · Medicare AdvantageCMS files of Sept. 22 and Oct. 1, 2026
Aetna Medicare Partial Dual Care, 2027
H3239Contract023Plan
HMO D-SNP · special needs plan, dual-eligible · 5 counties in Louisiana
Run by Aetna Better Health, Inc. (LA) (contract H3239), sold as Aetna Medicare, owned by CVS Health Corporation
Aetna Medicare Partial Dual Care (H3239-023) costs $0 a month in 2027, down $23.30 from 2026, with an in-network out-of-pocket limit of $9,850 ($9,250 in 2026). In 2026 it was called Aetna Medicare Dual Care.
What changes from 2026 to 2027?
| What you pay or get | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan name | Aetna Medicare Dual Care | Aetna Medicare Partial Dual Care | renamed |
| Monthly premium | $23.30 | $0 | ▼down $23.30 |
| In-network out-of-pocket limit | $9,250 | $9,850 | ▲up $600 |
| Drug deductible | $615 | $700 | ▲up $85 |
| Skilled nursing facility, in network | $0 a day for days 1–20, then $218 a day for days 21–100 | $0 a day for days 1–20, then $221 a day for days 21–100 | ▲up $30for a 30-day stay |
| Over-the-counter items, yearly | $840 a year | $768 a year | ▼down $72 |
| Drug tier 2, generic | $10 | $0 | ▼down $10 |
| Drug tier 3, preferred brand | 22% of the cost | 17% of the cost | ▼down 5 points |
| 14 lines do not change | |||
| Part B premium reduction, monthly | none | none | no change |
| Primary care visit | $0 copay | $0 copay | no change |
| Specialist visit | $30 copay | $30 copay | no change |
| Emergency room | $115 copay | $115 copay | no change |
| Medical deductible, in network | none | none | no change |
| Hospital stay, in network | $380 a day for days 1–7, then $0 a day for days 8–90 | $380 a day for days 1–7, then $0 a day for days 8–90 | no change |
| Ground ambulance, in network | $290 copay | $290 copay | no change |
| Comprehensive dental, yearly limit | not offered | not offered | no change |
| Eyewear, yearly limit | $250 a year | $250 a year | no change |
| Hearing aids, yearly limit for both ears | $500 a year | $500 a year | no change |
| Counties served | 5 | 5 | no change |
| Drug tier 1, preferred generic | $0 | $0 | no change |
| Drug tier 4, non-preferred drug | 25% of the cost | 25% of the cost | no change |
| Drug tier 5, specialty tier | 25% of the cost | 25% of the cost | no change |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS plan benefit package files, 2027 and 2026; CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026). Plan details can change during the year; confirm on Medicare Plan Finder.
What will prescriptions cost?
| Tier | What the tier holds | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Preferred Generic | $0 | $0 |
| Tier 2 | Generic | $10 | $0 |
| Tier 3 | Preferred Brand | 22% of the cost | 17% of the cost |
| Tier 4 | Non-Preferred Drug | 25% of the cost | 25% of the cost |
| Tier 5 | Specialty Tier | 25% of the cost | 25% of the cost |
Source: CMS plan benefit package files, 2027 and 2026. Insulin is capped at $35 a month by law. A drug's tier is set by the plan's formulary.
How does it compare with plans sold where it is?
In the counties it serves, 28 dual-eligible special needs plans are sold for 2027, this one included. Against the others, 4 plans have a lower out-of-pocket limit, 23 the same. On the premium, 12 the same, 15 a higher one.
Out-of-pocket limits of the 28 dual-eligible special needs plans
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
Where is it sold, and what does it cost there?
The premium and the out-of-pocket limit are the same in all 5 counties: $0 a month and $9,850.
Louisiana
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
Who runs this plan?
- Plan ID
- H3239-023
- Legal name of the contract
- Aetna Better Health, Inc. (LA)
- Sold as
- Aetna Medicare
- Parent company
- CVS Health Corporation
- Plan type
- HMO D-SNP
- 2026 star rating of the contract
- 3.5 of 5 overall; health plan 3.5 of 5, drug plan 3 of 5
- Members, September 2026
- 813
- Plan website, as filed with CMS
- www.aetna.com/medicare
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS 2026 Star Ratings (October 2025); CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11). CMS publishes the 2027 Star Ratings in October 2026.
What else should you check?
- Other 2027 plans in Caddo, LAWhere most of its members live; premiums and limits side by side
- Every Aetna Medicare plan for 2027Its contracts, counties and plans that end
- The other 15 plans of contract H3239Same company, same contract
- Is your prescription covered?Coverage share and tier for 2,259 drugs
Data, not advice. These are the plan's filed amounts, not a quote for you; confirm on Medicare Plan Finder or call the plan before you enroll.