Aetna Medicare Choices

Low Income Subsidy 

You may be able to get extra help from the government for your Aetna Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage or for your Aetna Medicare prescription drug plan.

You may be eligible for help paying for some or all of your prescription drug costs, based on guidelines set by the federal government. You can apply for this help through the Social Security Administration or a state Medical Assistance Office. The amount of assistance you receive, if any, will depend on your income and resources, and is determined by the federal government.

If you think you could qualify for help, call the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY/TDD 1-800-325-0778), between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, or visit www.socialsecurity.gov. The Social Security Administration’s application process provides the quickest decision. (You can also go to a local Social Security Administration or Medicaid office and apply.)

For the Medicare program's policy on evidence of eligibility for low income subsidy, visit the CMS website's Best Available Evidence page.

If you know you qualify for or are already receiving help to pay for your Medicare prescription drug plan, learn how much you will pay for your monthly premium as a member of an Aetna Medicare plan.

View the 2010 premium subsidy tables for those who qualify for extra help:

• Aetna Medicare Rx^® Plan (PDP) prescription drug plan
• Aetna Medicare^SM Plan (HMO) including prescription drug coverage
• Aetna Medicare^SM Plan (PPO) including prescription drug coverage
• Aetna Medicare Open^SM Plan (PFFS) including prescription drug coverage

Plans are offered by Aetna Health Inc., Aetna Health of California Inc., and/or Aetna Life Insurance Company. Coverage is provided through a Medicare Advantage organization or a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Sponsor with a Medicare contract. Benefits, limitations, service areas and premiums are subject to change on January 1 of each year.