Note: Prescription drug coverage is included in the medical plan. Prescription drug expenses are not subject to the medical plan deductible
* The plan pays out-of-network benefits based on Medicare reimbursement levels (up to 110% of Medicare for professional services and 140% for facility charges). In addition to your coinsurance, you are responsible for amounts that exceed these levels.
Type of Drug | Definition |
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Generic | Drug with same active ingredients as brand name, with lower cost |
Preferred Brand* | Drug marketed under a specific trademark or name by specific drug manufacturer and included on Aetna's drug list. |
Non Preferred Brand* (No generic available) |
Drug marketed under a specific trademark or name by specific drug manufacturer and NOT included on Aetna's drug list. |
Specialty Brand | High-cost prescription medications used to treat complex, chronic conditions |
* If you or your physician requests a brand-name medication when a generic is available, you will pay the applicable copay plus the difference between the cost of the generic and brand-name drug.