Aetna Community HealthChoices (HMO D-SNP) in Beaver County, Pennsylvania — 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 Community HealthChoices (HMO D-SNP) (H3959-071) is a $16-premium Medicare Advantage HMO D-SNP from CVS Health Corporation available in Beaver County, Pennsylvania in 2026, with a 4.0-star overall rating, a $9,250 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $615 annual Part D drug deductible.

Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)

OrganizationCVS Health Corporation
Plan nameAetna Community HealthChoices (HMO D-SNP)
Contract IDH3959
Plan ID071
Segment ID0
Contract year2026
Contract categorySNP
Plan typeHMO D-SNP
SNPYes — Dual-Eligible
Monthly consolidated premium$16.10
Part C premium$0.00
Part D basic premium$16.10
Part D total premium$16.10
Annual Part D deductible$615.00
Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network)$9250.00
Overall star rating4.0

How this plan is structured

  • $16 consolidated premium. A $0 or near-$0 consolidated premium does not remove the Part B premium — the standard 2026 Part B premium is $202.90 per month and still applies. See the 2026 Medicare Part B premium.
  • HMO D-SNP plan type. In an HMO-style Medicare Advantage plan, in-network care and primary-care referral rules generally apply. See how Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans differ.
  • $9,250 in-network out-of-pocket maximum. The MOOP is the annual cap on what a member pays in-network for covered Part A and Part B services. See how the Medicare Advantage MOOP works.
  • Service area = Beaver County. Medicare Advantage plans are sold by service area; moving out of the plan's service area triggers a Special Enrollment Period to switch plans. See how moving changes your Medicare options.

How it compares in Beaver County

The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 91 Medicare Advantage plans in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, of which 0 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 40 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $295.00 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $1500.00 to $9250.00.

For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.

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 — H3959-071.
  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 H3959-071 means

CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H3959-071, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 3959 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 071 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 Community HealthChoices (HMO D-SNP) an HMO or PPO?

Aetna Community HealthChoices (HMO D-SNP) is an HMO D-SNP — a Health Maintenance Organization-style Medicare Advantage plan, meaning in-network care and referral rules generally apply.

Does Aetna Community HealthChoices (HMO D-SNP) include prescription drug coverage?

Yes — Aetna Community HealthChoices (HMO D-SNP) is a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage (MA-PD) and a $615.00 annual Part D drug deductible for 2026.

What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost for Aetna Community HealthChoices (HMO D-SNP)?

The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for Aetna Community HealthChoices (HMO D-SNP) is $9250.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.

What counties offer Aetna Community HealthChoices (HMO D-SNP) (H3959-071)?

Aetna Community HealthChoices (HMO D-SNP) (H3959-071) is offered in 14 Pennsylvania counties: Allegheny County, Armstrong County, Beaver County, Bedford County, Blair County, Butler County, Cambria County, Fayette County, Greene County, Indiana County, Lawrence County, Somerset County, Washington County, and Westmoreland County.

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