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Medicare Part D
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SilverScript Choice

SilverScript Choice: Part D Plan S5601-014 Details

Part D Plan S5601-014 by Aetna Medicare
SilverScript Choice (S5601-014) is a prescription drug plan with a Medicare contract.
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CMS 5-Star Rating*

SilverScript Choice is a 2025 Medicare Part D plan from Aetna Medicare that's available to people with Medicare Part A and/or Part B or a Medicare Advantage plan that does not include prescription drug plan benefits

SilverScript Choice is a cost-sharing plan that has a $28.20 monthly premium, an initial coverage limit (ICL) of $2,000, and a $590.00 annual deductible. The ICL adjusts annually with inflation. *CMS rated this plan 2.5 (Below Average) out of 5 stars.

* Every year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system. The Aetna Medicare logo is a registered trademark.[2] Its use by MedicareWire is strictly for editorial purposes. This is not a solicitation of insurance.
Part D Plan Basics
Plan ID:S5601-014
Plan Type:PDP
Plan Year:2025
Premium:$28.20/mo
Deductible:$590.00/yr
Benefit Type:Basic
Low Income Subsidy:Yes
Availability:See List
Insured By:Aetna Medicare

Prescription Drug Premium with Extra Help

Although SilverScript Choice's monthly premium is bundled with the total plan cost, some plans may receive low-income subsidy (LIS) assistance known as Extra Help. The following table outlines the LIS available through this Aetna Medicare plan (if any).

Low Income Premium Subsidy:$30.70
Low Income Premium Subsidy CMS Pays:$28.20
Low Income Subsidy Premium:$0.00

The Social Security Extra Help page has more information about the Low-Income Subsidy (“Extra Help”) program.

Prescription Drug Plan Deductible

This plan's Medicare Part D annual deductible is $590.00. You must pay this amount at the pharmacy before Aetna Medicare begins paying its share

Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs

In addition to the plan's monthly premium and deductible, SilverScript Choice has copayments (a fixed dollar amount) and/or coinsurances (a percentage amount) that you must pay when you pick up your prescriptions. The following table shows you those costs.

Drug TierRetailMail Order
Preferred Generic$5.00$5.00
Generic$10.00$10.00
Preferred Brand20.00%20.00%
Non-Preferred Drug45.00%45.00%
Specialty Tier25.00%25.00%
*Deductible does not apply.

CMS Rating Marks for Plan Year 2025

Each year Medicare rates drug plans (Part D) in several major categories. These ratings are designed to help you understand the quality of care and service you can expect if you join this plan.

CMS MeasureStar Rating
Overall Plan Rating☆☆☆☆☆
Drug Plan Customer Service☆☆☆☆☆
Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan☆☆☆☆☆
Member Experience with the Drug Plan☆☆☆☆☆
Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing☆☆☆☆☆

Every plan covers drugs differently, so it's important to look at your total cost.

Plan Availability

SilverScript Choice is available in the following states:

See List

Additional {misc_2} Medicare Part D Plan Options in Virginia

Here are some additional {plan_type_2} plans in your area that might be worth reviewing:

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Contact Aetna Medicare

Plan Website:Aetna Medicare
Formulay Information:Aetna Medicare Formulary Information
Pharmacy Information:Aetna Medicare Pharmacy Information
Prospective Part D Members:(833)526-2445
Prospective Part D TTY Users:711

Citations & References

  • Aetna Medicare, "http://www.aetnamedicare.com", Last Accessed March 1, 2025
  • Medicare.gov, "Explore your Medicare coverage options", Last Accessed March 2, 2024
  • Medicare.gov, "How Part D works with other insurance", Last Accessed March 14, 2024
  • Medicare.gov, "Medicare costs at a glance", Last Accessed March 11, 2024
  • SSA.gov, "Understanding the Extra Help With Your Medicare", Last Accessed March 9, 2024
  • CMS.gov, "Landscape Source Files", Last Accessed March 1, 2025
  • CMS.gov, "Medicare Part C & D Performance", Last Accessed March 1, 2025
  • CMS.gov, "Benefits Data", Last Accessed March 1, 2025

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