Aetna CVS/pharmacy Prescription Drug Plan, TX 2013 PDP
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| Premium: | $30.60 |
| Deductible: | $325.00 |
| Initial Coverage Limit: | $2,970.00 |
| Mail Order: | Yes |
| Gap Coverage: | No Gap Coverage |
| $0 Premium LIS Benefit: | Yes |
| Drugs in Formulary: | 3158 |
| Drug Plan ID: | S5810-056 |
| Plan Year: | 2013 |
| CMS Approved for: | TX Residents |
| Plan Type: | National |
| Members in Region: | 64353 |
PDP Plan Highlights
TX Aetna CVS/pharmacy Prescription Drug (PDP) is a Medicare prescription drug plan underwritten by Aetna Medicare for eligible residents of Texas. The plan is approved by CMS for drug formulary 00012369, which has 3158 FDA approved medications. The monthly premium is $30.60 ($367.20 for a full 12 months) and the pharmacy deductible is $325.00 per year. The highest deductible allowed by CMS for 2013 is $325.
Texas seniors, be aware that a few different circumstances may decrease or increase your actual premium. Specifically, if you qualify for Extra Help (full or partial), your premium will decrease. On the other hand, if you have a premium penalty, your premium will be slightly more.
Aetna CVS/pharmacy Prescription Drug Plan Initial Coverage Phase
The Initial Coverage Phase (ICP) is your plan’s cost-sharing phase. During the ICP both you and your insurance provider share the cost of your prescription medications. This plan has a deductible, so your ICP does not start until the deductible has been paid.
Each medication is put into a tier within the plan’s formulary. This is simply a way for the insurer to manage cost-sharing. It’s important to note that every plan can put medications on any tier they deem suitable. This is not standardized, because it is based on cost and the various risk models used by the insurers.
The tiered prescription cost sharing (e.g., pharmacy co-pay) in Texas with this plan is as follows:
| Tier | Co-Pay Amount | Medications in Tier |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3.00 | 1392 Preferred Generics |
| 2 | $10.00 | 529 Non-Preferred Generics |
| 3 | $33.00 | 329 Preferred Brand Drugs |
| 4 | 39% | 608 Non-Preferred Brand Drugs |
| 5 | 25% | 300 Specialty Drugs |
The 2012 Initial Coverage Limit with Aetna CVS/pharmacy Prescription Drug Plan is $2,970.00. This drug plan qualifies for the full LIS benefit and a zero dollar monthly premium.
Coverage Gap Phase
The Coverage Gap, also known as the Donut Hole is the phase of your Part D plan where you must pay all of your medication costs. Healthcare Reform offers some additional assistance. For 2012 your insurance carrier will pay 7% of your generic drug prescription costs for you while you are in the donut hole. Likewise, the brand-name drug pharmaceutical companies cover half (50%) of your brand-name drug prescription costs. These subsidies count toward your True Out of Pocket (TrOOP) costs.
Some Medicare Part D plans provide additional Coverage Gap assistance that covers you above and beyond the discounts mandated by the Healthcare Reform Act. It’s important to note that if you have prescriptions that are not covered under your plan’s Gap Coverage, you will still get the generic and brand name drug discounts listed above, even if the plan itself does not offer gap coverage.
Here's how the carrier defines the 'donut hole' gap coverage for this policy: You must pay the $3727.50.
Plan Members
The number of Medicare recipients using the Aetna CVS/pharmacy Prescription Drug Plan plan nationally is 334,045. In your area (CMS PDP region 22) there are a reported 64,353 seniors on this plan. That's based on the previous year's reporting information.
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Essential Information About Medicare Part D
Drugstore arrangements will vary with each prescription drug plan. Many plans have stringent regional limitations, such as state borders, while others give national coverage. For those who have an active life which includes frequent traveling, it may benefit you to possess a policy that permits you to use drug stores in all states.
Medicare Part D plans have a specified service area. This is basically the area where the provider operates. To sign up, you will need to live in the plan’s service area. Be aware that many carriers provide mail-order support. In this way you can have your prescription drugs shipped straight to your house. Your advisor will assist you to select a plan that meets your needs, so don’t be reluctant to call and inquire.
Each health insurance supplier establishes its own prices. Payments for health professional prescribed drug plans vary quite a bit, even to get equivalent coverage, as a result it pays to shop prior to choosing.
Insurance carriers announce new prices and other premium details each October. Do not forget to check and assess premiums each year prior to open enrollment.
Bear in mind that if you don't sign up for a Medicare Part D insurance policy as soon as you are eligible, your long term rates will be higher. This late entry consequence is set by Medicare, not the insurance providers. Each month you wait after eligibility you will pay an extra 1% each month forever.
