| Aetna is one of the biggest health insurance | | | | associated with a certain industry can be predicted. |
| companies out there. It's a trusted name in health | | | | For larger companies, there are two kinds of plans |
| insurance service. But, it's much more than just an | | | | available: National Accounts, for those with more than |
| insurance company. | | | | 3,000 eligible employees; and Middle Market, for those |
| Aetna started out as a small insurance company in | | | | with between 50 and 3,000 eligible participants. There |
| Hartford, Connecticut, issuing its first insurance plan in | | | | is no one-size-fits-all program that suits every |
| 1850. Since then, it has grown to have almost 15 | | | | company. When you apply with Aetna, you give |
| million members in just its medical insurance program. | | | | them specific information about your business's labor |
| The company offers more than just regular health | | | | force. This helps them assess your particular needs |
| insurance. It also has prescriptions drugs, dental | | | | and offer you an ideal plan for your organization. |
| coverage, mental health services, long-term | | | | One of the benefits of using Aetna for individuals is |
| programs, special plans for the disabled, and health | | | | that you can buy your prescription medications online |
| care products. | | | | through them. If your doctor is a member of Aetna, |
| Aetna is actually a giant network with all kinds of | | | | there is no paperwork or hassle involved. You can |
| members. You can buy your insurance policy directly | | | | order your drugs, have a prescription refilled and |
| from Aetna. It also provides membership for | | | | track your order with the click of the mouse. |
| employers, health insurance companies and health | | | | Aetna has a reputation for its trustworthiness. In |
| care professionals. | | | | 2002, a survey called the Human Rights Campaign |
| If you want to take out an individual plan, Aetna | | | | Corporate Equality Index was started, and Aetna |
| helps you through each step. You can apply online | | | | was one of the 11 companies that scored a perfect |
| and get a free quote from their website. It also | | | | 100% on its human rights index. In the years since, |
| provides their 800 number so you can contact them | | | | Aetna has hung onto that perfect score. |
| at any time. Aetna has a wide variety of plans | | | | Aetna also provides its members a wealth of |
| available, and allows you to customize your insurance | | | | information. The Aetna website if full of useful |
| plan [ to meet your health needs. | | | | resources, including your own personal profile page. If |
| For small businesses (those that employ fewer than | | | | you are an Aetna member, you can create your own |
| 50 people), Aetna offers special group plans. The | | | | page on their site, making it easy for you to navigate |
| small group programs differ from state to state, and | | | | and look at your personal information. A |
| are designed to be comprehensive. They are | | | | comprehensive FAQ and glossary makes it easy to |
| especially made for different industries. The risks | | | | find the exact information you need to know. |