The good thing about Aetna Medicare insurance, as with other private insurance companies, is it offers several supplemental Medicare plans aside from regular plans. Aetna Medicare has Medicare Advantage plans. These plans cover what the original Medicare Part A and Part B do not. Some of these plans pay for coverage or benefits that Medicare won’t normally pay. Or these plans may offer other benefits that are not usually covered by Medicare. It is also good to check which plans have co-pays or don’t have co-pays just so you’ll have many options. Aetna Medicare Advantage Plans has prescription drug coverage similar to Medicare’s Part D plan. Aetna has a prescription drug plan that can be included in one plan or can be purchased in a separate policy similar to Medicare. Seniors must obtain a Part D prescription plan at the start of the year or they may have to wait another year to enroll. Benefits and coverage of Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans are usually the same ecept for the premium.. Medicare has provided companies with guidelines on how to draft their own supplemental plans. But private health insurance companies in general, offer different premiums and varied co-pays. You can consult an independent health insurance agent who can give you advice and present you with several options to help you choose an insurance plan. You can also ask the agent for more information about Aetna Medicare. -- June 19.2009 @ 4:33 pm