Aetna: Aca-Compliant Insurance Provider

Aetna is considered an ACA insurance provider. In fact, Aetna has been offering ACA health insurance plans since 2022, when it re-entered the individual health insurance marketplace. Aetna's ACA plans are available in eight states, including Arizona, Florida, Texas, Missouri, Nevada, Georgia, Virginia, and North Carolina. These plans offer members quality coverage, insurance expertise, and various benefits, such as $0 preventive care, access to walk-in clinics, and prescription drug savings.

Aetna CVS Health ACA plans cover everything from mental health counselling to preventive screenings

Aetna CVS Health ACA plans offer a range of benefits to their members. The plans cover everything from mental health counselling to preventive screenings, as well as $0 preventive care, access to walk-in clinic visits with extended hours and weekends, and $0 virtual care. Members can also enjoy a $25 allowance every three months to shop for over-the-counter CVS Health brand wellness products.

Aetna CVS Health ACA plans also offer 24/7 virtual care, as well as in-network walk-in clinic visits at over 1,000 MinuteClinic locations nationwide for minor injuries, allergies, screenings and more. Members can also take advantage of the Aetna Health app to easily check claims and deductibles, pay their monthly bill, and get a digital ID card.

In addition to these benefits, Aetna CVS Health ACA plans offer 10 essential benefits, including mental health services, prescription drugs, maternity and newborn care. The plans also provide access to a quality local network of doctors, specialists and hospitals, as well as generic prescriptions for a $5 or less copay to help members keep up with their medicine needs.

Aetna CVS Health is committed to providing quality, affordable care to its members and closing the healthcare gap in America. The plans offer extensive provider networks, allowing members to find local doctors, specialists and hospitals they trust. Members can also take advantage of the $0 MinuteClinic visits and virtual care options to get the care they need when they need it.

Aetna CVS Health ACA plans are available in select areas across the United States, including Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Texas and Virginia. The plans are offered or underwritten by various subsidiaries of Aetna Health and CVS Health, depending on the state.

Members can access low-cost MinuteClinic visits

MinuteClinic® is a walk-in clinic service with over 1,000 locations across the US, including select CVS Pharmacy® and Target stores. Members with Aetna CVS Health ACA plans can access low-cost or no-cost MinuteClinic visits.

MinuteClinic offers a range of health and wellness services, including:

• Treatment for minor illnesses and injuries, such as bronchitis, flu, strep throat, bladder infections, minor burns, cuts, insect stings, and more.
• Screenings and monitoring for chronic conditions like diabetes and high cholesterol.
• Vaccinations and injections, including prescription birth control and vitamin B12 shots.
• Wellness services and physicals, such as camp and sports physicals, smoking cessation, weight-loss programs, and women's wellness programs.

Depending on your plan, MinuteClinic services may be available at no cost or a low cost. Members enrolled in qualified high-deductible health plans must meet their deductible before receiving covered non-preventive MinuteClinic services at no cost. However, such services are covered at negotiated contract rates.

Please note that not all MinuteClinic services are covered, and this benefit is not available in all states and on indemnity plans. It is recommended to check the benefit documents to confirm which services are included and use the provider search tool on Aetna.com for a complete list of participating walk-in clinics.

Aetna exited the ACA exchanges in 2018 but re-entered in 2022

Aetna exited the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges in 2018, but re-entered in 2022. The company left the individual health insurance market in mid-2017, citing financial losses and uncertainty about the marketplaces' future.

In 2021, CVS Health, which acquired Aetna in 2018, announced that Aetna would be returning to the ACA's individual health insurance marketplace. This decision was made in response to the market stabilization and improvements to the ACA, as well as the opportunity to offer competitive and affordable health plans to a large market of Americans.

Aetna re-entered the ACA exchanges in eight states beginning in January 2022, including Arizona, Florida, Texas, Missouri, Nevada, Georgia, Virginia, and North Carolina. The company offered a hybrid-branded insurance product with CVS Health, combining health coverage with local care at CVS Pharmacy, MinuteClinic, and CVS HealthHUB locations.

In 2023, Aetna expanded further and entered the ACA exchanges in four more states: California, Delaware, Illinois, and New Jersey. This brought their total footprint to 12 states.

Aetna's re-entry into the ACA exchanges demonstrates their commitment to providing access to affordable and quality healthcare for Americans, particularly those who are uninsured or underinsured.

Aetna ACA plans are available in eight states

Aetna is committed to providing quality care at an affordable price, with convenient access to virtual technology and in-person care. The company's ACA plans offer a range of benefits, including $0 preventive care, $0 MinuteClinic visits, and $0 virtual care. With a focus on harnessing the capabilities of both CVS and Aetna, the ACA plans aim to enhance the overall well-being of members by covering mental health counseling, preventive screenings, and more.

Aetna's expansion into the ACA marketplace is part of their strategy to provide access to affordable care for all Americans. By entering up to eight states, they aim to maximize returns and make a meaningful impact with their first-ever Aetna-CVS branded offerings. This move also aligns with the supportive policies of the Biden administration, which has allocated funds to boost enrollment and reach out to uninsured Americans.

Aetna ACA plans are offered by CVS Health

Aetna's ACA plans are available in the following states: Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia.

Aetna's ACA plans offer quality coverage and insurance expertise to individuals and families. Members can enjoy savings on preventive care, MinuteClinic visits, and virtual care. They also have access to a pharmacy network that works to minimize prescription costs.

Aetna's ACA plans cover everything from mental health counseling to preventive screenings. Members can also access care through over 1,000 MinuteClinic locations or online 24/7 for a virtual visit.

Aetna Better Health provides health coverage to eligible low-income children, adults, seniors, pregnant people, and people with disabilities.

CVS Health's CEO, Karen Lynch, has stated that the company is committed to helping provide access to affordable care for all Americans.

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