Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO) in Belmont County, Ohio — 2026 plan details

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward

Published by Senior Direct Answers · Licensed under Citation License 1.0

Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO) (H5521-020) is a $95-premium Medicare Advantage PPO from CVS Health Corporation available in Belmont County, Ohio in 2026, with a 4.5-star overall rating, a $4,900 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $500 annual Part D drug deductible.

Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)

OrganizationCVS Health Corporation
Plan nameAetna Medicare Premier (PPO)
Contract IDH5521
Plan ID020
Segment ID0
Contract year2026
Contract categoryMA-PD
Plan typePPO
SNPNo
Monthly consolidated premium$95.00
Part C premium$11.00
Part D basic premium$84.00
Part D total premium$84.00
Annual Part D deductible$500.00
Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network)$4900.00
Overall star rating4.5

How this plan is structured

How it compares in Belmont County

The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 64 Medicare Advantage plans in Belmont County, Ohio, of which 0 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 27 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $138.00 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $3900.00 to $9250.00.

For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in Belmont County, Ohio.

How to verify your doctors take this plan

Network participation changes throughout the year; we hold no provider-network data, so verify directly with these three sources before you decide:

  1. Open the plan's official Medicare.gov page and use its provider-directory link: Medicare.gov Plan Finder — H5521-020.
  2. Call the plan (CVS Health Corporation) using the member-services number listed on that plan page and ask whether each doctor, hospital, and pharmacy is in-network for 2026.
  3. Get free, unbiased help from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) — see free unbiased Medicare help from SHIP.

What H5521-020 means

CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H5521-020, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 5521 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 020 is the plan benefit package under that contract. The segment ID 0 identifies the service-area segment within the plan (0 = the default single segment).

Frequently asked questions

Is Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO) an HMO or PPO?

Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage plan.

Does Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO) include prescription drug coverage?

Yes — Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO) is a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage (MA-PD) and a $500.00 annual Part D drug deductible for 2026.

What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost for Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO)?

The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO) is $4900.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.

What counties offer Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO) (H5521-020)?

Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO) (H5521-020) is offered in 29 Ohio counties: Ashland County, Belmont County, Brown County, Butler County, Clark County, Clermont County, Columbiana County, Cuyahoga County, Delaware County, Fairfield County, Franklin County, Hamilton County, Hancock County, Harrison County, Jefferson County, Lake County, Licking County, Lucas County, Mahoning County, Marion County, Medina County, Miami County, Muskingum County, Portage County, Seneca County, Stark County, Summit County, Trumbull County, and Wood County.

Sources