Plan year 2027 · Medicare AdvantageCMS files of Sept. 22 and Oct. 1, 2026
Aetna Medicare Dual Extra Care, 2027
H5325Contract007Plan
HMO D-SNP · special needs plan, dual-eligible · 21 counties in Arkansas
Run by Coventry Health Care of Kansas, Inc. (contract H5325), sold as Aetna Medicare, owned by CVS Health Corporation
Aetna Medicare Dual Extra Care (H5325-007) costs $0 a month in 2027, the same as in 2026, with an in-network out-of-pocket limit of $9,850 ($9,250 in 2026).
What changes from 2026 to 2027?
| What you pay or get | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-network out-of-pocket limit | $9,250 | $9,850 | ▲up $600 |
| Drug deductible | $615 | $700 | ▲up $85 |
| Primary care visit | 10% of the cost | 20% of the cost | changed |
| Hospital stay, in network | $1,650 a stay | $1,705 a stay | ▲up $55for a 5-day stay |
| 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 |
| Eyewear, yearly limit | $350 a year | $325 a year | ▼down $25 |
| Drug tier 3, preferred brand | 22% of the cost | 9% of the cost | ▼down 13 points |
| 14 lines do not change | |||
| Monthly premium | $0 | $0 | no change |
| Part B premium reduction, monthly | none | none | no change |
| Specialist visit | 20% of the cost | 20% of the cost | no change |
| Emergency room | $115 copay | $115 copay | no change |
| Medical deductible, in network | none | none | no change |
| Ground ambulance, in network | 20% of the cost | 20% of the cost | no change |
| Comprehensive dental, yearly limit | not offered | not offered | no change |
| Hearing aids, yearly limit for both ears | $500 a year | $500 a year | no change |
| Over-the-counter items, yearly | $1,560 a year | $1,560 a year | no change |
| Counties served | 21 | 21 | no change |
| Drug tier 1, preferred generic | $0 | $0 | no change |
| Drug tier 2, 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 | $0 | $0 |
| Tier 3 | Preferred Brand | 22% of the cost | 9% 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, 20 dual-eligible special needs plans are sold for 2027, this one included. Against the others, 6 plans have a lower out-of-pocket limit, 13 the same. On the premium, 16 the same, 3 a higher one.
Out-of-pocket limits of the 20 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 21 counties: $0 a month and $9,850.
Arkansas
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
- H5325-007
- Legal name of the contract
- Coventry Health Care of Kansas, Inc.
- 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 3.5 of 5
- Members, September 2026
- 2,715
- 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 Pulaski, ARWhere 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 8 plans of contract H5325Same 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.