SilverScript Choice 2026 Medicare Part D Plan Available in Texas
SilverScript Choice is a 2026 Medicare Part D (PDP) plan from Aetna Medicare, available to residents of Texas. It provides prescription drug coverage, with pricing determined by premiums, deductibles, and medication tiers.
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| SilverScript Choice: Part D Plan Overview | |
|---|---|
| Part D Plan ID: | S5601-044 |
| Plan Year: | 2026 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $94.80 |
| Annual Deductible: | $615.00 |
| Part D Benefit Type: | Basic |
| No Deductible Drug Tier: | Not Applicable |
| Low Income Subsidy: | Yes |
| Insured By: | Aetna Medicare |
Drug Coverage Costs
SilverScript Choice includes prescription drug costs beyond the monthly premium, such as a deductible and tier-based copayments or coinsurance. The tables below show how costs are structured for covered medications under this plan.
Monthly Premium
SilverScript Choice has a monthly premium that contributes to the total cost of coverage. The table below shows the premium amount for the 2026 plan year.
| Basic Part D Premium: | $94.80 |
| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $94.80 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy: | $4.82 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy CMS Pays: | $4.80 |
| Low Income Subsidy Premium: | $90.00 |
Eligible beneficiaries may qualify for the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS), or “Extra Help,” to lower prescription drug costs. Learn more on the Social Security Extra Help page.
Annual Deductible
The annual deductible for SilverScript Choice is $615.00. You are responsible for this cost before the plan shares prescription drug expenses.
Out-of-Pocket Costs
Cost-sharing for SilverScript Choice is based on drug tiers, with copayments or coinsurance applied to each tier. The table below summarizes typical out-of-pocket costs.
| Drug Tier | Retail | Mail Order | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Generic | $5.00 | $5.00 | |
| Generic | $10.00 | $10.00 | |
| Preferred Brand | 18.00% | 18.00% | |
| Non-Preferred Drug | 31.00% | 31.00% | |
| Specialty Tier | 25.00% | 25.00% | |
| *Deductible does not apply. | |||
CMS Star Ratings
Medicare assigns star ratings to Part D plans on a 1 to 5 scale, with 5 stars representing the highest quality. Ratings are based on measures such as customer service, member experience, and drug safety. The table below shows the rating for SilverScript Choice.
| CMS Measure | Star 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 |
Contact Information for Aetna Medicare
| Website: | Aetna Medicare Plan Page |
|---|---|
| Formulary: | Aetna Medicare Formulary Page |
| Pharmacy: | Aetna Medicare Pharmacy Page |
| Prospective Part D Members: | (833)526-2445 |
| Prospective Part D TTY Users: | 711 |
- CMS.gov, Landscape Source Files — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- CMS.gov, Plan Benefits Package — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- CMS.gov, Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County — Last accessed May 2, 2026
Data sources and methodology documentation..
- Aetna Medicare (official source), http://www.aetnamedicare.com — Last accessed April 27, 2026
- Medicare.gov, "Explore your Medicare coverage options" — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- Medicare.gov, "How Part D works with other insurance" — Last accessed May 1, 2026
- Medicare.gov, "What does Medicare cost?" — Last accessed May 1, 2026
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