Allina Health | Aetna is an affiliate of Allina Health and Aetna Life Insurance Company and its affiliates (Aetna). Aetna provides certain management services to Allina Health | Aetna.
Get the help you need
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Get the help you need
The Medicare Extra Help program is for those with limited income and resources. 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
Allina Health | Aetna Medicare members with Extra Help
Allina Health | Aetna Medicare 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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Pick your plan to see your monthly plan premium:
You pay a lower plan premium if you qualify for Extra Help. The level of Extra Help you get determines your monthly plan premium.
CHOOSE YOUR PLAN TO SEE YOUR MONTHLY PREMIUM:
How to apply for Extra Help
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How to apply for Extra Help
Allina Health | Aetna Medicare members can receive help applying for government assistance programs. To get help with your application, call "BeneLynk" at 1-888-715-0098 ${tty}. They’re available Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM ET. "BeneLynk" is a service offered by an independent company.
You can also apply by calling Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 or TTY: 1-800-325-0778, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 7 PM.
Get help with enrollment
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Already a member?
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