What is Aetna ESA PPO?

What is Aetna ESA PPO?

The Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO with an extended service area (ESA) is a plan offered to eligible members of the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program. It’s a nationwide plan that takes a total approach to your health by covering your doctors, hospitalization and prescription drugs in one simple plan.

What is PPO ESA?

How it works: The PPO ESA plan allows you to see any licensed provider who is eligible to receive payment from Original Medicare and agrees to accept the PPO ESA plan. If your provider is not willing to bill Aetna on your behalf you may be required to pay your provider up front and request reimbursement from Aetna.

Does Aetna pay for eye exams?

Does Aetna cover vision care? Aetna Medicare Advantage vision coverage will include yearly eye exams to check your vision and monitor your eye health. Aetna vision plans also cover frames, prescription lenses, and even contact lenses. Aetna provides a yearly allowance for frames and prescription eyewear.

Is Aetna Medicare Advantage the same as Medicare?

Both terms refer to the same thing. Instead of Original Medicare from the federal government, you can choose a Medicare Advantage plan (Part C) offered by a private insurance company. These plans include all of the benefits and services of Parts A and B. They may include prescription drug coverage as part of the plan.

Does Aetna cover optical?

Generally, it doesn’t cover routine vision care or glasses. Aetna Medicare Advantage plans offer the same coverage as Original Medicare, and some plans may even offer additional benefits that cover routine vision care like eye exams, glasses, and contacts.

Is Aetna vision the same as EyeMed?

Providers participating in the Aetna Vision Network are contracted through EyeMed Vision Care, LLC. EyeMed and Aetna are independent contractors and not employees or agents of each other. Participating vision providers are credentialed by and subject to the credentialing requirements of EyeMed.