Plan year 2026 · coverage ends Dec. 31, 2026CMS crosswalk of Oct. 1, 2026
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra is not offered under this ID in 2027
H7301Contract021Plan
PPO · served 12 counties in Illinois in 2026
Run by Coventry Health Care of Illinois, Inc. (contract H7301), sold as Aetna Medicare, owned by CVS Health Corporation
CMS crosswalk: members move into H7301-006
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (H7301-021) is not offered under this ID in 2027: the CMS plan crosswalk of October 1, 2026 moves its members into Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature Extra (H7301-006), which is sold in every county it served. 1,179 people were enrolled in it in September 2026; they can also choose another plan during open enrollment, October 15 to December 7, 2026.
What changes for its members in Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature Extra?
| What you pay or get | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan name | Aetna Medicare Signature Extra | Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature Extra | renamed |
| Drug deductible | $615 | $700 | ▲up $85 |
| Part B premium reduction, monthly | none | $25 | ▲added |
| Hospital stay, in network | $325 a day for days 1–8, then $0 a day for days 9–90 | $420 a day for days 1–6, then $0 a day for days 7–90 | ▲up $475for a 5-day stay |
| Skilled nursing facility, in network | $10 a day for days 1–20, then $218 a day for days 21–100 | $10 a day for days 1–20, then $221 a day for days 21–100 | ▲up $30for a 30-day stay |
| Comprehensive dental, yearly limit | $2,000 a year | $1,500 a year | ▼down $500 |
| Eyewear, yearly limit | $150 a year | $125 a year | ▼down $25 |
| Over-the-counter items, yearly | not offered | $80 a year | ▲added |
| 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 |
| 11 lines do not change | |||
| Monthly premium | $0 | $0 | no change |
| In-network out-of-pocket limit | $5,200 | $5,200 | no change |
| Primary care visit | $0 copay | $0 copay | no change |
| Specialist visit | $40 copay | $40 copay | no change |
| Emergency room | $130 copay | $130 copay | no change |
| Medical deductible, in network | none | none | no change |
| Ground ambulance, in network | $330 copay | $330 copay | no change |
| Hearing aids, yearly limit for both ears | $500 a year | $500 a year | no change |
| Counties served | 12 | 12 | 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 plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026); 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. Your plan's Annual Notice of Change is the letter that confirms your 2027 plan; confirm on Medicare Plan Finder.
What can members do, and by when?
- If you do nothing
- You are moved into Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature Extra on January 1, 2027.
- October 15 to December 7, 2026
- Open enrollment: choose another Medicare Advantage plan, or Original Medicare with a drug plan, instead.
- January 1 to March 31, 2027
- Medicare Advantage open enrollment: switch once to another Medicare Advantage plan or to Original Medicare.
Source: Medicare.gov, “Special enrollment periods” and “Joining a plan” (read Oct. 7, 2026).
Where did its members live?
Where its members lived in September 2026; each county and state page lists the 2027 plans sold there.
| County | Members, Sept. 2026 | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Winnebago, IL | 340 | moves into H7301-006 |
| Rock Island, IL | 253 | moves into H7301-006 |
| Henry, IL | 118 | moves into H7301-006 |
| DeKalb, IL | 77 | moves into H7301-006 |
| Ogle, IL | 69 | moves into H7301-006 |
| Bureau, IL | 59 | moves into H7301-006 |
| Boone, IL | 58 | moves into H7301-006 |
| Stephenson, IL | 55 | moves into H7301-006 |
| Whiteside, IL | 50 | moves into H7301-006 |
| Jo Daviess, IL | 40 | moves into H7301-006 |
| Lee, IL | 40 | moves into H7301-006 |
| Henderson, IL | 12 | moves into H7301-006 |
Source: CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11).
What else should you check?
- 2027 plans in Winnebago, ILThe plans you can join instead
- Aetna Medicare plans for 2027Plans the same company still offers
- Every plan not offered in 2027764 Medicare Advantage and drug plans