Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Aetna Life Insurance Company (H5522)
H5522Contract
A company of CVS Health Corporation, sold as Aetna Medicare
10 plans in 2027 (11 in 2026) · 119,293 members in September 2026
Aetna Life Insurance Company is the CVS Health Corporation company that holds Medicare contract H5522, sold as Aetna Medicare. In 2027 it offers 10 plans (11 in 2026); 1 of its 2026 plans is not offered in 2027. 119,293 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H5522 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Premier PlusH5522-001 | PPO | $49 | $5,500 | 1 county | renews |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra PremierH5522-002 | PPO | $99 | $5,900 | 37 counties | renews |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra SignatureH5522-004 | PPO | $0 | $9,250 | 37 counties | renews |
| Aetna Medicare Premier PlusH5522-005 | PPO | $39 | $7,150 | 24 counties | renews |
| Aetna Medicare Value PlusH5522-013 | PPO | $35 | $7,500 | 32 counties | renews |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra PremierH5522-014 | PPO | $128 | $7,150 | 5 counties | renews |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature GivebackH5522-017 | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 62 counties | renews |
| Aetna Medicare Signature GivebackH5522-022 | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 15 counties | renews |
| Aetna Medicare EliteH5522-028 | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 5 counties | renews |
| Aetna Medicare EnhancedH5522-032 | PPO | $76 | $9,850 | 5 counties | renews |
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 crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026).
Which of its plans end?
| 2026 plan | Members, Sept. 2026 | Counties in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare PinnacleHealth PrimeH5522-029 | 528 | 5 |
Source: CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026); CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11).
Which employer and union group plans does it hold?
H5522 also holds 25 group plans offered through former employers and unions, with 1,331,624 members in September 2026 (plans with fewer than 11 not counted). They are not sold to individuals, so the landscape files list no premiums or benefits for them; the employer or union sends their 2027 terms.
| Plan ID | Plan name | Members, Sept. 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H5522-802 | Aetna Medicare Plan | 651,148 | renews |
| H5522-803 | Aetna Medicare Plan w/Rx | 461,448 | renews |
| H5522-808 | Aetna Medicare Part B Only Plan | 9,462 | renews |
| H5522-809 | Aetna Medicare Part B Only Plan w/Rx | 488 | renews |
| H5522-810 | Aetna Medicare $100 Buy-Down Plan | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H5522-811 | Aetna Medicare $100 Buy-Down Plan w/Rx | 15,843 | renews |
| H5522-813 | Aetna Medicare Part B Only $100 Buy-Down Plan | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H5522-814 | Aetna Medicare Part B Only $100 Buy-Down Plan w/Rx | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H5522-815 | Aetna Medicare $75 Buy-Down Plan | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H5522-816 | Aetna Medicare $75 Buy-Down Plan w/Rx | 32,092 | renews |
Show the other 15 group plans
| Plan ID | Plan name | Members, Sept. 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H5522-817 | Aetna Medicare Part B Only $75 Buy-Down Plan | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H5522-818 | Aetna Medicare Part B Only $75 Buy-Down Plan w/Rx | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H5522-819 | Aetna Medicare Plan w/Sig+ | 5,853 | renews |
| H5522-820 | Aetna Medicare $25 Buy-Down Plan | fewer than 11 | not offered in 2027 |
| H5522-821 | Aetna Medicare $25 Buy-Down Plan w/Rx | fewer than 11 | not offered in 2027 |
| H5522-822 | Aetna Medicare Part B Only $25 Buy-Down Plan w/Rx | fewer than 11 | not offered in 2027 |
| H5522-823 | Aetna Medicare $50 Buy-Down Plan | fewer than 11 | not offered in 2027 |
| H5522-824 | Aetna Medicare Part B Only $50 Buy-Down Plan w/Rx | fewer than 11 | not offered in 2027 |
| H5522-825 | Aetna Medicare Part B Only $50 Buy-Down Plan | fewer than 11 | not offered in 2027 |
| H5522-827 | Aetna Medicare Part B Only $25 Buy-Down Plan | fewer than 11 | not offered in 2027 |
| H5522-828 | Aetna Medicare Plan w/Rx Flex | 6,136 | renews |
| H5522-832 | Aetna Medicare Plan w/Rx CP | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H5522-836 | Aetna Medicare $50 Buy-Down Plan w/Rx | fewer than 11 | not offered in 2027 |
| H5522-837 | Aetna Medicare Plan | 149,133 | renews |
| H5522-838 | Aetna Medicare Part B Only Plan | 21 | renews |
Source: CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11); CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026).
How did CMS rate it for 2026?
The overall rating is 4.5 of 5 (health plan 4.5 of 5, drug plan 4.5 of 5). Of its 42 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Reducing the Risk of Falling | 2 |
| Improving or Maintaining Physical Health | 3 |
| Monitoring Physical Activity | 3 |
| Kidney Health Evaluation for Patients with Diabetes | 3 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| MPF Price Accuracy | 5 |
| Rating of Drug Plan | 5 |
| Members Choosing to Leave the Plan | 5 |
| Complaints about the Drug Plan | 5 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All Aetna Medicare plansEvery contract of the brand
- Star ratings of every contractThe 2026 ratings, and 2027 when CMS publishes them
- Find a plan by its IDFrom the card or a letter