WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aetna
Connected Plan with CVS Health™ is a first-of-its-kind plan
offering that will deliver the unique CVS Health® (NYSE:
CVS) and Aetna capabilities in the North
Carolina market to help members access care when and where
they need it – and at a more affordable price than a traditional
plan.
The plan pairs Connected NC network with access to expanded
services at CVS Pharmacy. Members can enjoy peace of mind with
quality in-network providers and convenient access to pharmacy
services in their neighborhood, including and more than 350 CVS
Pharmacy® locations (many of which include
MinuteClinic®) and other in-network locations in
North Carolina.
Along with a convenient and connected member experience, the
plan offers mid-sized businesses targeted double-digit savings
compared to Aetna® broad network PPO plans.
Quoting is available now for Middle Market (101-300 employees)
with November 1, 2021 and later
effective dates.
"The blend of CVS Health and Aetna delivers a new health care
model that is more connected, convenient and affordable for
employers and members," said Jim
Bostian, President, Midsouth Market, Aetna. "The Aetna
Connected Plan with CVS Health is helping us deliver on that
promise. It brings together our medical, pharmacy and retail
capabilities, allowing members to get the care they need, where and
when they need it."
To illustrate better coordinated care with the Aetna Connected
Plan with CVS Health:
- Access to Pharmacist Panel – personalized counseling for
high-risk members so pharmacists can introduce them to resources
and options for care.
- A member can book an appointment at a MinuteClinic® for both
their acute care needs and diagnosis and management of chronic
conditions, such as diabetes.
- At CVS HealthHUB™ locations, a Care Concierge –
who assists customers by helping them navigate health care services
and products – can also connect the member to a MinuteClinic or
other network provider, who can consult with the member's primary
care physician and prescribe medication, as needed, that can be
picked up in the store.
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- Information from the MinuteClinic visit can then be sent to the
member's primary care provider with the member's consent.
- The member's prescription can have 90-day refills and they can
set their preferences to have their medicine delivered directly to
their door for free.
- The plans provide greater choice for members. In addition to
CVS Pharmacy, the Aetna Connected Plan with CVS Health includes the
option to choose other retail pharmacies.
"It's all about using our expanded capabilities to create more
value for members and employers, through more personalized
engagement, greater access to care and reduced health plan costs,
while delivering a better, more supportive experience overall,"
said Bostian.
Additional CVS Health services include:
- $0 copay at in-network walk-in
clinics, including MinuteClinic*
- 20% off select CVS Health-branded health and wellness
products
*Deductible must be met first on HSA-qualified
plans
Aetna®, CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (which owns CVS® HealthHUB™
locations) and MinuteClinic, LLC (which either operates or provides
certain management support services to MinuteClinic®-branded
walk-in clinics) are part of the CVS Health® family of companies.
The CVS Health group of companies provide certain products and
services to health plans offered, underwritten and/or administered
by Aetna.
About CVS Health
CVS Health is the leading health
solutions company, delivering care like no one else can. We reach
more people and improve the health of communities across America
through our local presence, digital channels and over 300,000
dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000 physicians,
pharmacists, nurses, and nurse practitioners. Wherever and whenever
people need us, we help them with their health – whether that's
managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their
medications, or accessing affordable health and wellness services
in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health
care system – and their personal health care – by improving access,
lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful
moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
Learn more at www.cvshealth.com.
About Aetna
Aetna, a CVS Health business, serves an
estimated 34 million people with information and resources to help
them make better informed decisions about their health care. Aetna
offers a broad range of traditional, voluntary and
consumer-directed health insurance products and related services,
including medical, pharmacy, dental and behavioral health plans,
and medical management capabilities, Medicaid health care
management services, workers' compensation administrative services
and health information technology products and services. Aetna's
customers include employer groups, individuals, college students,
part-time and hourly workers, health plans, health care providers,
governmental units, government-sponsored plans, labor groups and
expatriates. For more information,
visit www.aetna.com and explore how Aetna is helping
to build a healthier world.
©2021 Aetna Inc.
Media Contact:
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Dillon
dillons@aetna.com
346-291-7131
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