News & Updates
Aetna announced plan and rate updates for January 1, 2023 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!
Rates
Quarterly medical rate change (may vary by plan, region or network)
Dental rates will be changing effective January 1, 2023. There are no changes for vision rates at this time.
2023 Network Updates
New Aetna Whole Health Northern California Network
Aetna is introducing the Aetna Whole Health Northern California network in 2023, available in Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Marin, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, and Stanislaus counties. This new network in California will be 6% less expensive (savings vary by rating area) than the full network HMO while still offering access to some of the regions most desirable providers. Overall, the network includes:
The network includes the following in-network IPAs:
AWH members must enroll in the AWH plan where they reside. For example, employees in Northern California would need to enroll in the AWH Northern California plan, whereas Southern California members would enroll in the AWH Southern California plans. There is no crossover between networks. Both plans would count towards the 10 plans an employer can offer.
Portfolio Updates
Plan Changes
Aetna is adding 3 new PPO plans to their portfolio, giving more options to employees requiring the PPO network instead of the OAMC network:
Aetna is discontinuing the Silver OAMC 60/50/1700 plan.
2023 Plan Count
Benefits
Plans may experience benefit changes.
Pharmacy
2023 Formulary is the Aetna Health Exchange Plan - Small Group
Underwriting Updates
Attain by Aetna
The Attain app is now available at no additional cost for all small group medical plans for any member age 18 and over. Members can use their own Apple Watch or Fitbit. The program is also available for Android members where they can earn gift cards (instead of an Apple Watch).
Book Rates
Book rates for Aetna will be provided on the B&P website when they are available.
For questions, please contact a member of your B&P Sales Team - 888.722.3373.