Did you know there are more than 2,500 programs in the U.S. to help older adults and people with disabilities pay for things like health care, medicine, food, utilities and more? To take advantage of these benefits, all you have to do is find the right ones for you. That’s where BenefitsCheckUp® comes in.

The National Council on Aging created this comprehensive online tool. Their goal: to help you find local health related services and savings programs you qualify for and apply for them. The tool is confidential. Here’s how it works.

Step 1 

Visit BenefitsCheckUp.org and enter your ZIP code. Select the benefit categories you’re most interested in, such as “Health Care & Medication” or “Food & Nutrition.” Then click “Next.” 

Step 2

See a program you like? Click the “See if You May be Eligible” button. You’ll enter some personal information, such as your birthday and monthly income. This will create a personal “Eligibility Results” report.

Step 3

To apply for the benefit, click the “Apply Online” button. Or use the contact information provided by the tool. Have questions? Use the BenefitsCheckUp chat feature to text a support specialist. Or call their hotline at 1-800-794-6559 weekdays 8 AM to 7 PM ET.

Have you visited your plan web page?

It has details about your personal coverage and how to make the most of your plan. You can find the website on your Aetna Member ID card.

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BenefitsCheckUp programs that may help you save

Here are just four areas of support that a BenefitsCheckUp specialist can help you find:

1. Long-term care support

There are several lower-cost long-term care-support services that may be available in your area. From nursing homes and assisted-living facilities to rehab centers, BenefitsCheckUp can help you find options in your state.

2. Caregiver relief

BenefitsCheckUp can point you to services that match you with volunteers who can come once a week to take care of your loved ones. This gives you a much needed respite and time to take care of yourself.

3. Utility savings

You can also learn about programs like Lifeline, a federal effort that helps you pay for phone and internet service. A BenefitCheckUp support specialist can help you navigate program eligibility requirements so you can save on utility bills.

4. Transportation assistance

Getting around can be costly. That’s why BenefitsCheckUp helps you find free or low-cost transportation solutions — whether that’s discounts on Amtrak tickets or rides to and from doctor’s appointments.

Call BenefitsCheckUp weekdays at 1-800-794-6559 between 8 AM and 7 PM ET to learn more.

Save a trip to the pharmacy

You can order up to a 100-day supply of certain medicines and have it shipped right to you through our mail-order service. This may be a great option for prescriptions you take regularly. We call these “maintenance” drugs. They’re used to treat long-term conditions, like high blood pressure.

Log in to your secure member website at AetnaMedicare.com/Login to learn more.

Discounts for being a member? Yes please.

Medicare Advantage members have access to many programs, tools and support services that can help them can save on products or services like in-home support, coaching programs, weight management solutions and much more. Log in to your secure member website for more information about discounts and savings available to you.

New in 2024, members can enjoy a 20 percent discount on thousands of select health and wellness CVS Health® brand products, both in store and online.

To learn more, log in to your secure member website at AetnaMedicare.com/Login. Select “Living Well” and scroll down to the section titled “Wellness Savings for You.” Here you can read how to use your online promo code or print your in-store coupon to activate savings.

You can’t combine the 20 percent discount with any supplemental benefits you receive as part of your Aetna Medicare Advantage plan.

Have questions about your 20 percent discount on CVS Health products? Call Aetna Member Services at 1-833-570-6670 (TTY: 711). They are available between 8 AM and 8 PM, 7 days a week.

Question of the month 

Question: Do I get any added discounts with my Medicare Advantage plan?  

Answer: Members have access to many programs, tools and support services that can help them save on products or services like in-home support, companionship, weight management solutions, and much more.

Here are a few discounts on health programs that your Medicare Advantage membership includes.*

• ChooseHealthy®: offers members discounts on fitness trackers and gear, nutrition and meal programs, and more. Learn more about how you can get a discount on select products and services at aet.na/jul24-4.
   
• LifeMart: As an Aetna member you also get to sign up for the LifeMart Member Discount Program, which offers discounts on everything from tax prep services to gym memberships, one-on-one coaching sessions and food delivery. Discover all the discounts available to you at aet.na/jul24-5.

To learn about all of the discounts available through your Medicare Advantage plan, visit the Living Well page on your secure member website.

*Programs may have a fee.

Have a health question that can’t wait for your next checkup?

Call the 24-Hour Nurse Line at 1-855-493-7019 (TTY: 711) to speak with a registered nurse.  If you need urgent or emergency care, call 911 and/or your doctor immediately or go to your closest emergency room.

For language services, please call the number on your member ID card and request an operator. For other language services: Español | 中⽂ | Tiếng Việt | 한국어 | Tagalog | Pусский | ةيبرعلا| | Kreyòl | Français | Polski | Português | Italiano | Deutsch | ⽇本語 | فارسی | Other languages… 

See Evidence of Coverage for a complete description of plan benefits, exclusions, limitations and conditions of coverage. Plan features and availability may vary by service area.

Participating health care providers are independent contractors and are neither agents nor employees of Aetna. The availability of any particular provider cannot be guaranteed, and provider network composition is subject to change.

For mail-order, you can get prescription drugs shipped to your home through the network mail-order delivery program. Typically, mail-order drugs arrive within 14 days. You can call the number on your member ID card if you do not receive your mail-order drugs within this timeframe. Members may have the option to sign-up for automated mail-order delivery.

Vendors offer Value-Added Items and Services (VAIS) at a discount that are not part of your plan’s benefits. You will pay the full cost of discounted services not covered under your plan. See Evidence of Coverage for a complete description of plan benefits, exclusions, limitations and conditions of coverage. Plan features and availability may vary by service area.

Aetna is part of the CVS Health family of companies. The CVS Health discount is for use by Aetna Medicare Advantage members only. You may be asked to show your Aetna insurance card at checkout. Aetna is part of the CVS Health® family of companies. 20% off Select CVS Health Brands. Excludes sale and promo items, alcohol, tobacco, firearms, prescriptions and co-pays, pseudoephedrine/ephedrine products, pre-paid, gift cards. Not combinable with other orders or supplemental benefits. 20% discount is not valid on other CVS brands such as CVS Pharmacy, Beauty 360®, CVS, Gold Emblem® or Gold Emblem abound®. CVS reserves the right to apply the 20% discounts to qualifying items in any order within the transaction. Not valid on orders placed on CVS.com/Photo or CVS Optical®. Savings are not transferable. No cash back. Tax charged on pre-coupon price where required.

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