Aetna

Aetna Inc. is an American regulated healthcare company that sells traditional health care insurance and related services, such as medical, pharmaceutical, dental, behavioral health, long-term care and disability, primarily through insurance paid by the employer (in whole or in part). and benefit programs, and through Medicare. As of November 28, 2018, the company is a subsidiary of CVS Health.

The company’s network includes 22.1 million medical members, 12.7 million dental members, 13.1 million pharmacy benefits management service members, 1.2 million care professionals health, more than 690,000 doctors and primary care professionals, and more than 5,700 hospitals.

Aetna is a byproduct of the Aetna (Fire) Insurance Company of Hartford, Connecticut. The company is named after Mount Etna, at a time when the volcano was most active in Europe.

Aetna Affordable Care Act Plans

Aetna provides ACA-compliant individual health plans in multiple states, available through the health insurance exchanges.

Many find an Affordable Care Act plan to be a alternative to COBRA while between health plans.

Certifications and Independent Ratings for Aetna

• Aetna’s health plans are NCQA-accredited, reflecting a commitment to quality care.
• Its core insurance entities carry an A (Excellent) financial strength rating from A.M. Best indicating high financial stability.