Medicare Advantage Plan Benefits
Aetna offers Pinellas County retirees on the Medicare Advantage PPO plan many programs and services. To learn more, visit Aetna’s website or download the Aetna Health app on your phone.
As of January 1, 2027, UnitedHealthcare (UHC) will be the new administrator for retirees on the Medicare Advantage PPO plan. UHC offers the following programs and services:
- Diabetic Supply Program: Free diabetic testing and monitoring supplies
- Fitness Program: Renew Active (similar to SilverSneakers)
- Hearing Aids: Annual hearing exam ($0 copay), hearing aid allowance of $500 every 3 years
- In-home Visits: Optum HouseCalls to complement your primary provider’s care
- Meal Home Delivery: 28 home delivered meals for every discharge
- Over-the-Counter Health Related Products: $40 quarterly allowance (does not roll over)
- Personal Care: 6 hours in-home care for every inpatient discharge
- Podiatry: 6 routine podiatry visits per year, $15 copay
- Transportation Services: 12 non-emergency rides for every inpatient discharge and 24 non-emergency rides with no inpatient stay
- Virtual Visits: Video chat with a provider 24/7 for minor health concerns or behavioral health issues
- Vision: Annual routine vision exam, $0 copay
- Wigs: $400 annual allowance (any diagnosis)
- Worldwide Coverage: Urgent and emergency care while traveling
To learn more: visit retiree.uhc.com.
10/12/26