Benefit More with BenefitsCheckUp

Help paying for prescriptions, health care, and even utilities may be a click away. See if you qualify for any programs with this free online service.

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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 the 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 (TTY: 711) weekdays 8 AM to 7 PM ET.

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BenefitsCheckUp programs that can 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 (TTY: 711) between 8 AM and 7 PM ET to learn more.

Need to find an in-network doctor?

Visit AllinaHealthAetnaMedicare.com/FindProvider or call Member Services at 1-833-570-6671 (TTY: 711) between 8 AM and 8 PM, 7 days a week.

Discounts for a 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 AllinaHealthAetnaMedicare.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 Allina Health I Aetna Medicare Advantage plan.

Have questions about your 20 percent discount on CVS Health products? Call Allina Health I Aetna Member Services at 1-833-570-6671 (TTY: 711). They are available between 8 AM and 8 PM, 7 days a week.

Check your coverage

Find out now. Log in to your secure member website at AllinaHealthAetnaMedicare.com/Login to check your plan benefits and costs.

Question of the month

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

Answer: Medicare Advantage 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.*

*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.

 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 Allina Health I 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 two weeks. 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.

Allina Health I Aetna is part of the CVS Health family of companies. The CVS Health discount is for use by Allina Health I Aetna Medicare Advantage members only. You may be asked to show your Allina Health I Aetna insurance card at checkout. Allina Health I 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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