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

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:
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- 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
Beginning January 1, 2023, those with Extra Help can switch plans once a quarter in the first nine months of the year.
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You may qualify if you have up to $20,385 in yearly income ($27,465 for a married couple) and up to $16,660 in resources ($33,240 for a married couple). Note: Amounts are for 2023 and may change in 2024. If your income and resources are slightly higher, you should still apply.

Pick your plan to see your monthly plan premium:
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You pay a lower plan premium if you qualify for Extra Help. The level of Extra Help you get determines your monthly plan premium.
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CHOOSE YOUR PLAN TO SEE YOUR MONTHLY PREMIUM:
How to apply for Extra Help

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.
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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.
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