At Commonwealth Care Alliance® (CCA), we believe that our members should have access to the care they need. But we know healthcare can be expensive—especially for those on a fixed income. That’s why we want you to know that you may qualify for Extra Help to help pay for your prescription costs and lower your monthly plan payment.

What is Extra Help?

Extra Help is a government program for people who have a limited income. If you qualify for Extra Help, you could pay a lower copayment for your prescription drugs. Based on your income, you could save up to $5,000 a year on your prescriptions.¹

How do you qualify for Extra Help?

To start, answer these 2 questions.

1. Are you enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B and is your monthly income below $1,630 in 2021 ($2,198 for couples)?
2. Are you enrolled in Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or a Medicare Savings Program (MSP)?

 If you answered YES to any of these questions, you may qualify for Extra Help.

When can you enroll for coverage if you qualify for Extra Help?

If you qualify for Extra Help, your status will trigger a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) and you can enroll or switch to a CCA Medicare (PPO) plan during either:

• The first nine months of the year, once per calendar quarter, during a Special Enrollment Period

OR

• From October 15th through December 7th during the Medicare Open Enrollment Period (if you enroll by 12/7, your coverage will be in place for 1/1 of the next year)

Once we know you qualify for Extra Help, see how much less you could pay

When you’re approved for Extra Help, you may pay a lower copayment for your prescriptions AND a lower monthly payment for a CCA Medicare plan.

This chart shows you an example of some of the lower costs you’ll benefit from with our CCA Medicare Value (PPO) plan depending on your income.

Find out if you qualify for Extra Help:

To learn more about the Extra Help program, visit SSA.gov and search “Extra Help” OR call Social Security at 800-772-1213 (TTY 800-325-0778), from 7 am to 7 pm, Monday-Friday.

Want to learn more about CCA Medicare plans?

Our CCA Medicare Value plan provides a range of benefits to help you stay healthy and live independently at home, including:

• $0 medical deductible
• No referrals required in network
• $0 copay for lab services
• $0 for routine dental services
• $0 eye exam with up to $300 per year for eyewear
• $0 annual hearing exam
• Identify theft protection**
• Up to $200 per year for over-the-counter health products**
• 12 one-way rides each year for medical appointments
• Up to $25 a month worth of groceries delivered from FarmboxRx
• 10 in-home support (non-medical) visits per year
• 14 meals after a hospital discharge

Once you’re enrolled in Extra Help, you may get these CCA Medicare Value plan benefits for a reduced monthly plan payment based on your level of subsidy.