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Extra help paying for prescriptions

Get help paying for your Medicare prescription drug costs

Get help paying for your Medicare prescription drug costs

The Medicare Extra Help program is for those with limited income and resources. It helps pay for Medicare prescription drug costs. If you qualify for Extra Help, you’ll:

 

  • Get help paying your Medicare drug plan’s monthly premium, yearly deductible, coinsurance, and copayments
  • Have no coverage gap
  • Have no late enrollment penalty

Premium for ${company} members with Extra Help

Premium for ${company} members with Extra Help

As of January 1, 2024, those with Extra Help can switch plans once a quarter in the first nine months of the year.

You may qualify if you have up to:
 

  • $21,870 in yearly income ($29,580 for a married couple) and
  • $17,220 in resources ($34,360 for a married couple)

These amounts are for 2024. They may change in 2025. If your income and resources are slightly higher, you should still apply.

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How to apply for Extra Help

How to apply for Extra Help

Aetna members can receive help applying for government assistance programs. To get help with your application, call "BeneLynk" at 1-888-715-0225 ${tty}. They’re available Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. "BeneLynk" is a service offered by an independent company.

Or call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 or TTY: 1-800-325-0778, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 7 PM.

 

 

 

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