Aetna: Plan & Rate Updates Effective January 2018
Aetna announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2018 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
RATES
Medical:
- HMO:
2.5% average increase - MC/PPO:
0%
Dependents:
Currently, children ages 0 to 20 are in one premium age band. Effective January 1, 2018 for new and renewing business, children ages 0 to 20 will follow the new Federal uniform age curve:
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One age band for children 0-14; and - Separate single age bands for children 15-20
The rating for large families will not be impacted; the three oldest children under the age of 21 will continue to be used for rating.
PLANS & BENEFITS
Discontinued Plans:
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No indemnity plans available for 2018 - Several plans will be mapped to new versions
New Plans:
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Silver MC 1250 60/50 - Bronze MC HSA 6550 100/50
- Silver HMO $35/75 0 ded.
- Silver EPO 2000 60%
- Bronze EPO 6800 50%
Existing Plans: Most other Aetna plans will receive benefit changes.
UNDERWRITING
New hires:
FORMULARY
- Transitioning members are allowed a one-time fill, for up to a 30-day supply, of a medication that requires precertification, step therapy, or other utilization management
- Specialty drugs must be filled through Aetna Specialty Pharmacy
BOOK RATES
Aetna 2018 book rates will be posted on the B&P website as soon as they become available.
For questions, please contact a member of your B&P Sales Team - 888.722.3373.