Plan year 2027 · Medicare AdvantageCMS files of Sept. 22 and Oct. 1, 2026
Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature Giveback, 2027
H5522Contract017Plan
PPO · 62 counties in Pennsylvania
Run by Aetna Life Insurance Company (contract H5522), sold as Aetna Medicare, owned by CVS Health Corporation
Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature Giveback (H5522-017) 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 |
| Part B premium reduction, monthly | $44 | $42 | ▼down $2 |
| 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 | $120 a year | $60 a year | ▼down $60 |
| Drug tier 1, preferred generic | $2 | $5 | ▲up $3 |
| Drug tier 3, preferred brand | 24% of the cost | 17% of the cost | ▼down 7 points |
| Drug tier 4, non-preferred drug | 25% of the cost | 28% of the cost | ▲up 3 points |
| 13 lines do not change | |||
| Monthly premium | $0 | $0 | no change |
| Primary care visit | $0 copay | $0 copay | no change |
| Specialist visit | $50 copay | $50 copay | no change |
| Emergency room | $115 copay | $115 copay | no change |
| Medical deductible, in network | $950 | $950 | no change |
| Hospital stay, in network | $388 a day for days 1–7, then $0 a day for days 8–90 | $388 a day for days 1–7, then $0 a day for days 8–90 | no change |
| Ground ambulance, in network | $300 copay | $300 copay | no change |
| Comprehensive dental, yearly limit | $500 a year | $500 a year | no change |
| Eyewear, yearly limit | $100 a year | $100 a year | no change |
| Hearing aids, yearly limit for both ears | $500 a year | $500 a year | no change |
| Counties served | 62 | 62 | no change |
| Drug tier 2, generic | $12 | $12 | 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, standard pharmacy | 2027, standard pharmacy | 2027, preferred pharmacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Preferred Generic | $2 | $5 | $0 |
| Tier 2 | Generic | $12 | $12 | $5 |
| Tier 3 | Preferred Brand | 24% of the cost | 17% of the cost | 17% of the cost |
| Tier 4 | Non-Preferred Drug | 25% of the cost | 28% of the cost | 28% of the cost |
| Tier 5 | Specialty Tier | 25% of the cost | 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, 185 plans open to everyone are sold for 2027, this one included. Against the others, 164 plans have a lower out-of-pocket limit, 20 the same. On the premium, 99 the same, 85 a higher one.
Out-of-pocket limits of the 185 plans open to everyone
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 62 counties: $0 a month and $9,850.
Pennsylvania
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
- H5522-017
- Legal name of the contract
- Aetna Life Insurance Company
- Sold as
- Aetna Medicare
- Parent company
- CVS Health Corporation
- Plan type
- PPO
- 2026 star rating of the contract
- 4.5 of 5 overall; health plan 4.5 of 5, drug plan 4.5 of 5
- Members, September 2026
- 19,548
- 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 Philadelphia, PAWhere 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 9 plans of contract H5522Same 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.