Aetna Expands Number of Hospitals and Physicians in its Medicare Advantage Plans for Cook County Beneficiaries
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CHICAGO, December 19, 2008 — Medicare beneficiaries in Cook County now have access to almost twice as many hospitals and physicians compared with last year through two types of Aetna (NYSE: AET) Medicare Advantage plan options - the Aetna Golden Medicare Plan® (HMO) and the Aetna Golden ChoiceSM Plan (PPO). "Aetna is extremely pleased to have added 18 hospitals and more than 1,200 physicians to the Aetna network, and more specifically, our HMO and PPO offerings for Medicare," said Nitin Bhargava, North Central Region head of sales for Aetna's Consumer Segment. "Some notable additions to our network include the University of Illinois at Chicago Health System, Resurrection Health System, Little Company of Mary Hospital and Healthcare Centers, and St. James Hospital and Health Center, among others." In addition, Aetna is offering two HMO plans with a zero-premium option in 2009 that are available to all Medicare beneficiaries in Cook County. Plan Features
Aetna also offers Cook County employers group Medicare plan options for their former employees. Employers who offer group Medicare plans to their former employees specifically choose what benefits are available to their retirees. Aetna Medicare members who purchase their medical plan individually will also have access to Aetna's interactive CareEngine-powered Personal Health Record (PHR). Many group Medicare members will also be able to use this unique tool, which can help better engage Medicare members in managing their own health, make it easier for members to share health information with their physicians, and may even alert members and doctors about possible urgent situations. Stand-alone Prescription Drug Plans One of the prescription drug plans available to Medicare beneficiaries in Cook County is the Aetna Medicare Rx - Costco Plus Plan. Consumers who sign up for this plan and have their prescriptions filled at Costco can save money with a preferred benefit level for many prescription drugs. They can also have their prescriptions filled at any pharmacy in Aetna's extensive network. The plan premium for the Aetna-Costco co-branded product for Medicare beneficiaries in Illinois (including Cook County) is $59.30. In addition, there is no deductible and benefits are included for preferred generic prescription drugs during the coverage gap phase of the plan. Group pharmacy benefits for members enrolling through their former employer will be determined by their employer. Additional Information The site also provides additional information, such as a tool that allows individuals to find scheduled Aetna Medicare informational meetings in their area; important documents such as enrollment and claim forms, as well as the Summary of Benefits for plans; and a phone number (1-800-529-5586) for additional information. Through the site, consumers can also submit a request for an Aetna Medicare specialist to schedule a call for a time that is most convenient for them. About Aetna |
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