Plan year 2027 · Medicare Part DCMS files of Sept. 22 and Oct. 1, 2026
SilverScript Choice, 2027
S5601Contract026Plan
Stand-alone drug plan · sold in the Michigan region
Run by Silverscript Insurance Company (contract S5601), sold as Aetna Medicare, owned by CVS Health Corporation
SilverScript Choice (S5601-026) costs $100.50 a month in 2027, up $22.20 from 2026. Its drug deductible is $700 ($615 in 2026).
What changes from 2026 to 2027?
| What you pay or get | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly premium | $78.30 | $100.50 | ▲up $22.20 |
| Drug deductible | $615 | $700 | ▲up $85 |
| Drug tier 3, preferred brand | 18% of the cost | 23% of the cost | ▲up 5 points |
| Drug tier 4, non-preferred drug | 33% of the cost | 34% of the cost | ▲up 1 point |
| 3 lines do not change | |||
| Drug tier 1, preferred generic | $0 | $0 | no change |
| Drug tier 2, generic | $7 | $7 | no change |
| Drug tier 5, specialty tier | 25% of the cost | 25% of the cost | no change |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS plan benefit package files, 2027 and 2026; CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026). Plan details can change during the year; confirm on Medicare Plan Finder.
What will prescriptions cost?
| Tier | What the tier holds | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Preferred Generic | $0 | $0 |
| Tier 2 | Generic | $7 | $7 |
| Tier 3 | Preferred Brand | 18% of the cost | 23% of the cost |
| Tier 4 | Non-Preferred Drug | 33% of the cost | 34% of the cost |
| Tier 5 | Specialty Tier | 25% of the cost | 25% of the cost |
Source: CMS plan benefit package files, 2027 and 2026. Insulin is capped at $35 a month by law. A drug's tier is set by the plan's formulary.
How does it compare with the other drug plans in its region?
11 stand-alone drug plans are sold in the Michigan region for 2027. 8 plans cost less a month; the lowest is Wellcare Value Script at $5.30. With Extra Help its premium is $94.20 a month. With Extra Help, 1 plan in the region costs $0 a month: Humana Basic Rx Plan (marked below).
| Plan | Monthly premium | Deductible | Premium with Extra Help |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Value ScriptS4802-148 | $5.30 | $700 | $5.30 |
| Humana Basic Rx PlanS5884-136 | $6.30 | $700 | $0 |
| Wellcare ClassicS4802-084 | $7.30 | $700 | $1 |
| HealthSpring Assurance RxS5715-034 | $9.30 | $700 | $3 |
| Humana Value Rx PlanS5884-192 | $17.20 | $687 | $17.20 |
| Prescription Blue SelectS5584-001 | $49.80 | $700 | $43.50 |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHCS5921-358 | $58.40 | $700 | $52.10 |
| Prescription Blue PremiumS5584-002 | $80.30 | $125 | $74 |
| SilverScript ChoiceS5601-026 | $100.50 | $700 | $94.20 |
| Humana Premier Rx PlanS5884-159 | $104.30 | $350 | $98 |
| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHCS5921-394 | $136.70 | $300 | $130.40 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision) (the Part D low-income beneficiary premium is what a member with Extra Help pays).
Who runs this plan?
- Plan ID
- S5601-026
- Legal name of the contract
- Silverscript Insurance Company
- Sold as
- Aetna Medicare
- Parent company
- CVS Health Corporation
- Plan type
- PDP
- 2026 star rating of the contract
- drug plan 3 of 5
- Members, September 2026
- 33,764
- Plan website, as filed with CMS
- www.aetna.com/medicare
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS 2026 Star Ratings (October 2025); CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11). CMS publishes the 2027 Star Ratings in October 2026.
What else should you check?
- Every Aetna Medicare plan for 2027Its contracts, counties and plans that end
- The other 19 plans of contract S5601Same company, same contract
- Is your prescription covered?Coverage share and tier for 2,259 drugs
Data, not advice. These are the plan's filed amounts, not a quote for you; confirm on Medicare Plan Finder or call the plan before you enroll.