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SilverScript Choice

SilverScript Choice: Part D Plan S5601-066 Details

by David Bynon, last updated March 15, 2024

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Part D Plan S5601-066 by Aetna Medicare
SilverScript Choice (S5601-066) is a prescription drug plan with a Medicare contract.
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CMS 5-Star Rating*

SilverScript Choice is a prescription drug plan from Aetna Medicare that's available to people enrolled in Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan without Part D benefits.

This 2025 Medicare Part D plan has a $32.70 monthly premium, $590.00 annual deductible, and a $2,000 initial coverage limit. *This plan is rated 2.5 (Below Average) stars out of 5 stars by CMS.

NOTE: The ICL adjusts each year with the rate of inflation.

* 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:S5601-066
Plan Type:PDP
Plan Year:2025
Premium:$32.70/mo
Deductible:$590.00/yr
Benefit Type:Basic
Low Income Subsidy:Yes
Availability:See List
Insured By:Aetna Medicare

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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:$47.68
Low Income Premium Subsidy CMS Pays:$32.70
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 Brand19.00%19.00%
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
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Drug Plan Customer Service☆☆☆☆☆
Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan☆☆☆☆☆
Member Experience with the Drug Plan☆☆☆☆☆
Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing☆☆☆☆☆

You can't judge a Part D plan on its monthly premium or annual deductible. You have to look at the overall cost of your prescriptions.

Plan Availability

SilverScript Choice is available in the following states:

See List

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Contact Us About Aetna Medicare

Call 1-855-728-0510 (TTY 711) to speak with a licensed insurance agent (Mon-Fri 5 AM-6 PM, Sat 6 AM-5 PM PT) and learn more about this Medicare Part D plan and other plans on this site. You may also Enroll Online using our safe and secure online enrollment website or take advantage of the following plan resources:
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

If you qualify for Original Medicare but have not yet enrolled or verified your enrollment status, you can do so on the Social Security Administration website. You can learn more about the Medicare Advantage program at www.medicare.gov.

Citations & References

  • Aetna Medicare, "http://www.aetnamedicare.com", Last Accessed March 1, 2025
  • Medicare.gov, "How to get prescription drug coverage", Last Accessed March 2, 2024
  • Benefits.gov, "Medicare Prescription Drug Plans", Last Accessed March 1, 2024
  • Medicare.gov, "Medicare costs at a glance", Last Accessed March 11, 2024
  • SSA.gov, "Apply for Medicare Part D Extra Help program", 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

Plans Offered

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