Additional information about products and programs 

Discount Program Disclaimers

Discount offers provide access to discounted services and are not part of an insured plan or policy. Discount offers are rate-access offers and may be in addition to any plan benefits. The member is responsible for the full cost of the discounted services. Aetna may receive a percentage of the fee paid to a discount vendor.­

California

• For California members, the discounts are only available under the member’s benefit plan contract after they enroll.
• Members with covered benefits should exhaust those benefits prior to using these discounts.
• These services and products are provided by organizations other than Aetna.  The discounts are reductions from the vendor’s retail price for the products and services.
• If you have questions about the discounts, please call 1-800-756-7039.
• For HMO members, any complaints about these discount programs may be submitted using the process described in your Evidence of Coverage.
• For more information on these programs, check with your employer or call the Member Services number on your ID card.
• Important information for American Kidney Fund Grant Recipients. The American Kidney Fund has announced it is ending financial assistance funds for Californians in need.

Texas

Discount programs are not insurance and program features are not guaranteed under the plan contract and may be discontinued at any time. Discount programs are in addition to any plan benefits and may require a separate charge to access such programs. Discounts offered hereunder are not insurance.

Simple Steps Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be either a recommendation for medical treatment or a diagnosis of medical condition. Please consult your health care provider for the advice and care appropriate for your specific medical needs. The availability of a program may vary by geographic service area and by plan design. While this material is believed to be accurate as of this date, it is subject to change. These programs are NOT insured benefits.

Personal Health Record

The Personal Health Record is offered by Aetna Life Insurance Company and should not be used as the sole source of information about the member's medical history.

Informed Health Line Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be either a recommendation for medical treatment or a diagnosis of medical condition. Please consult your health care provider for the advice and care appropriate for your specific medical needs. The availability of a program may vary by geographic service area and by plan design. While only your doctor can diagnose, prescribe or give medical advice, the Informed Health nurses can provide information on more than 5,000 health topics. Contact your doctor first with any questions or concerns regarding your health care needs. While this material is believed to be accurate as of this date, it is subject to change. These programs are not insured benefits.

Pharmacy Disclaimers

Aetna Pharmacy Management may at times collaborate with, or delegate to, another entity to carry out a function that it would otherwise perform. The goal is to make any of these processes seamless to our members. Thus Aetna does not notify our members and providers when a service is delegated. We continuously review any delegated activities to ensure that the collaborator is properly performing the assigned functions and to meet the requirements of the accreditation agency URAC, the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid services (CMS), as well as state regulations.

Aetna receives rebates from drug manufacturers that may be taken into account in determining Aetna’s Preferred Drug List. Rebates do not reduce the amount a member pays the pharmacy for covered prescriptions. CVS Caremark® Mail Service Pharmacy and Aetna Specialty Pharmacy refer to CVS Caremark Mail Service Pharmacy and Aetna Specialty Pharmacy, LLC, respectively. CVS Caremark Mail Service Pharmacy and Aetna are part of the CVS Health family of companies. The charges that Aetna negotiates with CVS Caremark Mail Service Pharmacy and Aetna Specialty Pharmacy may be higher than the cost they pay for the drugs and the cost of the mail order pharmacy services they provide. For these purposes, the pharmacies’ cost of purchasing drugs takes into account discounts, credits and other amounts that they may receive from wholesalers, manufacturers, suppliers and distributors.

Health Care Provider Network Disclaimer

Providers are independent contractors and are not agents of Aetna. Provider participation may change without notice. Aetna does not provide care or guarantee access to health services.

Health Information Program Disclaimer

Health information programs provide general health information and are not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment by a physician or other health care professional.

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