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Retiree plan benefits

Highlights of Aetna Medicare Advantage for RCBP 

Get to know your Retiree plan and extras

As an Aetna Medicare Advantage for RCBP member, you’ll get benefits and programs that address the whole you — physical, emotional and social — at no additional cost to you.

Benefits wherever you are

This plan lets you use any doctors and hospitals that are licensed to receive Medicare payment and willing to accept and bill your plan.

And with the Aetna Medicare Advantage for RCBP, your coverage follows you wherever you travel, nationwide.

Wellness and value-added programs

2026 Medicare Brochure Page

Get to know the Aetna Medicare Advantage plan

RCBP and Medicare: A guide for RCBP retiree health and prescription drug plans. As an Aetna Medicare Advantage for RCBP High Option plan member, you have a suite of programs and services available at no extra cost to you. Download the brochure to learn more.

Benefit comparison

RCBP High Option with Medicare compared to Aetna Medicare Advantage for RCBP

Benefits at a glance

The RCBP High Option column shows benefits when Medicare Parts A and B are your primary coverage.

RCBP waives your calendar year deductible and most copayments and coinsurance, (except for prescription drugs), and pays Medicare’s deductible and coinsurance for services covered by both Medicare and RCBP.

Do not rely on this chart alone. All benefits are fully described in the official Plan Brochure.

Benefit type RCBP with Medicare Aetna Medicare Advantage for RCBP
Annual Part B premium reduction N/A Each eligible member receives a $1,200 ($100 monthly) Medicare Part B premium reduction.
Deductible $0 $0
Out-of-pocket maximum $5,000 per person (medical and prescription) $2,000 per person (prescription only)
Coinsurance $0, except prescription drugs $0, except prescription drugs

Note: This chart assumes Medicare Parts A and B are primary and that covered services are provided by doctors and facilities that participate with Medicare. RCBP does not pay 100% when services are provided by a doctor under a private contract that provides for direct billing and no Medicare coverage. This is also a summary of Medicare features. For more information on Medicare call 1-800-MEDICARE or visit Medicare.gov

Medical coverage

The RCBP High Option column shows benefits when Medicare Parts A and B are your primary coverage.

RCBP waives your calendar year deductible and most copayments and coinsurance, (except for prescription drugs), and pays Medicare’s deductible and coinsurance for services covered by both Medicare and RCBP.

Do not rely on this chart alone. All benefits are fully described in the official Plan Brochure.

Medical Coverage RCBP with Medicare – you pay Aetna Medicare Advantage for RCBP – you pay
Adult annual physical exam $0 $0
Lab, X-ray and other diagnostic tests $0 $0
Primary care and specialty physician visits $0 $0
Chiropractic services $0 $0
Physical, occupational and speech therapy $0, up to 90-visit combined maximum $0, unlimited visits
Routine vision exam $0, up to $45 benefit; then all charges $0, no maximum
Inpatient hospital $0 $0
Outpatient hospital $0 $0

Note: This chart assumes Medicare Parts A and B are primary and that covered services are provided by doctors and facilities that participate with Medicare. RCBP does not pay 100% when services are provided by a doctor under a private contract that provides for direct billing and no Medicare coverage. This is also a summary of Medicare features. For more information on Medicare call 1-800-MEDICARE or visit Medicare.gov

Prescription drug benefits

The RCBP High Option column shows benefits when Medicare Parts A and B are your primary coverage.

RCBP waives your calendar year deductible and most copayments and coinsurance, (except for prescription drugs), and pays Medicare’s deductible and coinsurance for services covered by both Medicare and RCBP.

Do not rely on this chart alone. All benefits are fully described in the official Plan Brochure.

Benefit RCBP High Option with Medicare – What you pay Aetna Medicare Advantage for RCBP – What you pay
Preferred generic N/A Preferred pharmacies:
$0 (30 days)
$0 (90 days)
Standard pharmacies:
$2 (30 days) $4 (90 days)
Generic 30%; limited to
$7.50 (30 days) or
$10 (90 days)
$5 (30 days)
$10 (90 days)
Preferred brand 30%; limited to
$200 (30 days) or
$50 (90 days)
$35 (30 days)
$35 (90 days)
Non-preferred brand 30%; limited to
$200 (30 days)
$80 (90 days)
$40(30 days)
$40 (90 days)
Specialty generic $70 (30 days)
$100 (90 days)
$70 (30 days)
$100 (90 days)
Specialty preferred brand $90 (30 days)
$125 (90 days)
$70(30 days)
$100 (90 days)
Specialty nonpreferred brand $120 (30 days)
$250 (90 days)
$70 (30 days)
$100 (90 days)

Note: This chart assumes Medicare Parts A and B are primary and that covered services are provided by doctors and facilities that participate with Medicare. RCBP does not pay 100% when services are provided by a doctor under a private contract that provides for direct billing and no Medicare coverage. This is also a summary of Medicare features. For more information on Medicare call 1-800-MEDICARE or visit Medicare.gov

Wellness and value-added programs

The RCBP High Option column shows benefits when Medicare Parts A and B are your primary coverage.

RCBP waives your calendar year deductible and most copayments and coinsurance, (except for prescription drugs), and pays Medicare’s deductible and coinsurance for services covered by both Medicare and RCBP.

Do not rely on this chart alone. All benefits are fully described in the official Plan Brochure.

Benefit RCBP High Option with Medicare Aetna Medicare Advantage for RCBP
SilverSneakers® Not included Included
Meal benefit program Not included Included – up to 14 meals after discharge per patient
Transportation (non-emergency) Not included Included – 24 one-way trips up to 60 miles
Aetna® Healthy Home Visits Not included Included
Resources For Living® Not included Included
Over-the-counter supplies Limited to ACA requirements $30 allowance every three months via mail order

Note: This chart assumes Medicare Parts A and B are primary and that covered services are provided by doctors and facilities that participate with Medicare. RCBP does not pay 100% when services are provided by a doctor under a private contract that provides for direct billing and no Medicare coverage. This is also a summary of Medicare features. For more information on Medicare call 1-800-MEDICARE or visit Medicare.gov

Getting access to Aetna Medicare Advantage

Everyone covered under your plan who has Medicare Parts A and B as primary coverage has the choice to opt into the Aetna Medicare Advantage plan.

To complete your enrollment in Aetna Medicare Advantage, we will need to confirm your Medicare information. You’ll need to provide your Original Medicare effective date for Parts A and B and your Medicare Beneficiary ID (MBI). Please call us at 1-866-241-0262 (TTY: 711) Monday-Friday, 8 AM–8 PM ET. You can also visit your Retiree benefits website (below).

Retiree plan resources to help you with your benefits

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RCBP High Option

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Aetna Medicare is a PPO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in our plans depends on contract renewal. The formulary, provider and/ or pharmacy network may change at any time. You will receive notice when necessary. See Evidence of Coverage for a complete description of plan benefits, exclusions, limitations and conditions of coverage. Plan features and availability may vary by service area. Participating physicians, hospitals and other health care providers are independent contractors and are neither agents nor employees of Aetna. Plan features and availability may vary by service area.

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