Aetna CVS Health Individual and Family Plans
combine the quality health insurance coverage of Aetna®, with
affordable care options at CVS Pharmacy® and MinuteClinic®
locations to help members achieve their best health.
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 3, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Aetna, a CVS Health company (NYSE: CVS), is
entering the individual insurance exchange marketplace in
California (in select counties)
with its Aetna CVS Health co-branded insurance product, providing
affordable access to health care for more Californians.
"With millions of Americans being uninsured or underinsured, our
plans provide quality care, at an affordable price and the ability
to conveniently access this care using virtual technology and
in-person care in their communities," said Kyu Rhee, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Aetna. "By
bridging the gap between people and the support and services they
need, we can offer a human-centered approach where, when and how
they need us."
With the launch of these plans, members will have access to
Aetna's expansive network of primary care doctors, mental health
providers, specialists and hospitals – including Santé Physicians
(Fresno) and Nivano Physicians
(Sacramento). Plus, convenient and
affordable care options through telehealth and MinuteClinic®
and HealthHUB™ locations – removing more barriers to accessing
care.
Aetna CVS Health ACA exchange products bring together the
coverage of Aetna and the convenience of CVS Health. It's health
insurance done differently and features:
- Quality care with Aetna's broad network of primary care
doctors, specialists and hospitals
- Affordable care with plans that include
in-network $0 virtual and
walk-in clinic care*
- Care on your schedule with 24/7 access to virtual care,
plus walk-in visits at 1,100 CVS Minute Clinic locations
nationwide
"We understand that everyone has their own unique circumstances
and making health care simple, easy and affordable is how we are
meeting them where they are on their journey," said Jeff Hermosillo, California Market President,
Aetna. "We're ensuring more Californians – and Americans – can get
access to Aetna's quality care. We are uniquely positioned to work
with the member to achieve better outcomes, across health plans,
MinuteClinic, CVS HealthHUB, CVS Pharmacy or any of our virtual
care options."
The Aetna CVS Health ACA plans are comprehensive health care
plans that provide care and coverage for:
- Pediatric services, including oral and vision care
- Ambulatory patient services (outpatient services)
- Emergency services
- Hospitalization
- Maternity and newborn care
- Mental health and substance use disorder services, including
behavioral health treatment
- Prescription drugs
- Rehabilitative and habilitative services (those that help
patients acquire, maintain, or improve skills necessary for daily
functioning) and devices
- Laboratory services
- Preventive and wellness services and chronic disease
management
This new offering will be available in select California counties, including: Sacramento County and the neighboring counties
of El Dorado, Placer and Yolo; and the greater Fresno counties of Fresno, Kings
and Madera.
*Members may be required to pay a cost-share based on what
medical services were received and the type of provider a member
visits. Please consult benefit documents for more details.
Includes select walk-in clinic services. Not all walk-in
clinic services are covered. Please consult benefit documents
to confirm which services are included. Members enrolled in
qualified high-deductible health plans must meet their deductible
before receiving covered non-preventative walk-in clinic
services at no cost-share. However, such services are covered
at negotiated contract rates. This benefit is not available in
all states. For a complete list of participating walk-in clinics,
log in to Aetna.com and use our provider search
tool.
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.
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. Follow @CVSHealth on social media.
Media contact
Jeff
Swallow
401-601-4116
swallowj@cvshealth.com
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