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Aetna is one of the country’s biggest diversified health care benefits company. Not only it’s one of the biggest and most important, but it’s also one of the most diverse, as they have one of the widest network of information and resources that allow members and potential members to have a variety of options and alternatives, which translates in better decisions and health care benefits. Aetna offers most of the plans offered in the market, such as medical, dental, pharmacy, group life, long-term care, disability plans, among others. Their big network of consumers ensures Aetna that they offer something for everyone. They currently serve individuals, part-time and hourly workers, employer groups, government groups and sponsored-plans and health plans. About AetnaAetna’s focus is on meeting customers’ needs. They’re introducing innovative products, delivering strong customer service and providing easy-to-understand information. The result: a wide range of health and benefits options that deliver a valuable difference. Aetna provides benefits through employers in all 50 states, with products and services targeted specifically to small, mid-sized and large multi-site national employers. Aetna also serves individuals and Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries in certain markets. Next Step Aetna, Inc.Corporate Headquarters: 151 Farmington Avenue Hartford, CT 06156 (860) 273-0123 CEO: Ronald A. Williams Employee Number: 35,276 2008 Revenue: $31.6 billion Product Types OfferedIndividuals: Aetna offers Health Products for individuals, families and sole proprietors under the age of 65 and not eligible for Medicare. Aetna Advantage Plans for individuals, families and the self-employed are designed to make it easy for you to find and choose the coverage that's right for you and your family. Currently, Aetna offers 14 PPO plans, and 5 HMO plans, and availability depends on the state you live in. How to know which plan is offered in your state, and which plan is right for you? Aetna offers individuals options based on specific needs, which you can choose by selecting a Life Stage that best suits your need, or by filling out Personal Preferences. Aetna shows you only the plans offered in your state. PPO Plans: High Deductible PPO1 Plan High Deductible PPO2 Plan PPO 500 Plan PPO 1500 Plan PPO 2500 Plan PPO 5000 Plan PPO Value Plan PPO 1500 Value Plan PPO 2500 Value Plan PPO 5000 Value Plan PPO 20 Plan PPO 25 Plan PPO 30 Plan PPO 40 Plan HMO Plans: HMO 10 Plan HMO 15 Plan HMO 20 Plan HMO 30 Plan Open Access HMO 10 Plan Employers:Aetna offers plans for four basic employer groups: plans for National accounts (companies with more than 3000 eligible employees), plans for small groups (2-50 eligible employees), medium groups (51-3000 employees) and Labor (for Taft Hartley Labor Unions). Aetna offers three types of plans for employers all across the country: Health Benefits and Health Insurance Plans (including dental and pharmacy) Integrating your health coverage with us allows Aetna to treat the whole member, which means better outcomes - and a better bottom line for you. Life & Disability Insurance Policies Integrating health care knowledge with life and disability needs promotes wellness and speedy recovery so you have less down time. Aetna Global Benefits Flexible international benefit plans that meet your needs with multiple plan design and contract options, long-term and business travel coverage and creative pricing strategies. Medicare PlansMedicare is the nation’s largest health insurance program, covering 40 million Americans. It was designed to provide high-quality health care to people 65 and over, as well as to others with disabilities. Aetna offers two basic types of plans: Aetna Medicare Advantage (MA) plans These plans cover the same type of services as Original Medicare (Parts A and B), and may give you additional benefits such as vision, hearing, and preventive and/or wellness coverage. Aetna also offers Medicare Advantage Plans with prescription drug coverage (MAPD) that give you all your coverage in one plan, with one monthly plan premium and one ID card. Aetna Medicare RxSM plans These plans offer stand-alone prescription drug coverage that can be added to your Original Medicare (Parts A and B) coverage or may be added to a Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO or PFFS plan. Next Step Provider NetworkAetna has one of the country’s biggest provider networks. You can use DocFind, Aetna’s online provider directory, to learn more about doctors, hospitals, other medical services, dentists, vision care providers and pharmacies that work with your Aetna plan. Network Facts: Membership: 1. 19.066 million medical members 2. 14.536 million dental members 3. 11.240 million pharmacy members Health Care Networks: 1. More than 912,000 health care professionals 2. More than 523,000 primary care doctors and specialists 3. 5,072 hospitals 4. A network of specialist physicians, AexcelSM, based on clinical performance and cost efficiency.
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Rating Aetna’s rating, as rated by A.M. Best Company. A.M. Best Company is a full-service credit rating organization dedicated to serving the financial services industries, including the banking and insurance sectors. Financial Strength Rating Lowest Rating: A- Highest Rating: A Outlook/Implication: Stable Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating Lowest Rating: a- Highest Rating: a+ Outlook/Implication: Stable
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