California
California HMO Transition of Care Coverage Policy:
California Rate Filing Information
California Insurance Code 10181.7(d); Health & Safety Code 1385.07(d))
Health insurance premiums are a direct reflection of the growing cost of health care services. These types of premium increases – which have a greater impact on rates for individual and small group health plans, as opposed to plans for our larger customers - are being propelled by the increasing prices of hospital care, prescription drugs, doctor’s visits, and other health care services. Other underlying cost pressures—from the underpayments for government insurance to the rising rates of obesity—also drive up premiums
In addition to certain groups of customers being impacted by the increased costs of health care services, certain geographic areas are also experiencing more significant difficulties with the increasing cost of health care services.
These rate changes apply to Small Group HMO Plans/ Small Group Insurance Policies renewing from 07/01/2011 through September 30, 2011 and are guaranteed for 12 months. These rates also apply to new business after 07/01/2011. For Individual and Family Insurance Policies, these rate changes apply to policies renewing from 07/01/2011 to 12/31/2011, and to new business effective 07/01/2011.
New Hampshire
New Jersey
The individual who is totally disabled must meet the extension eligibility requirements on the date that coverage would otherwise end.
If the request for continued coverage is approved, the continued coverage applies only to the individual who is disabled and not to other family members. In addition, the terms of coverage at the time of the approved extension remain in effect and the continued coverage would be subject to all plan provisions and limitations.
The following forms must be completed and submitted to Aetna Member Services for consideration. Contact Aetna Member Services using the phone number listed on back of the Aetna Member ID card to obtain the mailing address.
New York