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Aetna CVS Health™ Individual and Family Plans offer better care, access and value to Nevadans

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Aetna, a CVS Health company (NYSE: CVS), has launched hybrid-branded health insurance plans in select counties of Nevada to enhance access to affordable healthcare. These Aetna CVS Health plans aim to help millions of uninsured or underinsured Americans and provide quality care through a comprehensive network that includes telehealth, MinuteClinic, and HealthHUB locations. Key offerings include coverage for pediatric services, mental health, hospitalization, and more. This initiative underscores Aetna's commitment to improving healthcare accessibility in the region.

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  • Launch of hybrid-branded plans in Nevada enhances health insurance accessibility.
  • Comprehensive network includes primary care, specialists, and hospitals.
  • Affordable care options with potential $0 cost-share for virtual and walk-in visits.
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Aetna CVS Health Individual and Family Plans combine the quality health insurance coverage of Aetna®, with affordable care options at CVS Pharmacy® and MinuteClinic® locations to help members achieve their best health.

WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aetna, a CVS Health® company (NYSE: CVS), will offer Aetna CVS Health hybrid-branded insurance through the individual insurance exchange marketplace in Nevada (in select counties), to meet consumer health needs, simply and affordably.

"With millions of Americans being uninsured or underinsured, our plans provide quality care, at an affordable price and the ability to conveniently access this care using virtual technology and in-person care in their communities," said Nicole Flora, MD, Lead Medical Director, Nevada, Aetna. "By bridging the gap between people and the support and services they need, we can offer a human-centered approach where, when and how they need us."

With the launch of these plans, members will have access to Aetna's comprehensive network of primary care doctors, mental health providers, specialists and hospitals. Plus, convenient and affordable care options through telehealth, participating walk-in clinics, such as MinuteClinic®, and HealthHUB™ locations – removing more barriers to accessing care.

Aetna CVS Health ACA exchange products bring together the coverage of Aetna and the convenience of CVS Health. It's health insurance done differently and features:

  • Quality care with Aetna's comprehensive network of primary care doctors, specialists and hospitals 
  • Affordable care with plans that include in-network $0 virtual and walk-in clinic care*
  • Care on your schedule with 24/7 access to virtual care, plus walk-in visits at 1,100  MinuteClinic® locations nationwide

"We understand that everyone has their own unique circumstances. That's why we want to meet each consumer where they are on their journey by making health care simple, easy and affordable," said Catherine Gaffigan, MD, Northwest/Mountain Market President, Aetna. "We're ensuring more Nevadans – and Americans – can get access to quality care. We are uniquely positioned to work with consumers to achieve better outcomes across our local provider networks along with MinuteClinic, CVS HealthHUB and CVS Pharmacy locations, and our virtual care options."

The Aetna CVS Health ACA plans are comprehensive health care plans that provide care and coverage for: 

  • Pediatric services, including oral and vision care
  • Ambulatory patient services (outpatient services)
  • Emergency services
  • Hospitalization
  • Maternity and newborn care
  • Mental health and substance use disorder services, including behavioral health treatment
  • Prescription drugs
  • Rehabilitative and habilitative services (those that help patients acquire, maintain, or improve skills necessary for daily functioning) and devices
  • Laboratory services
  • Preventive and wellness services and chronic disease management
  • This offering is available in select Nevada counties, including: Clark, Nye and Washoe.

*Members may be required to pay a cost-share based on what medical services were received and the type of provider a member visits. Please consult benefit documents for more details. Includes select services. Not all  services are covered. Please consult benefit documents to confirm which services are included. Members enrolled in qualified high-deductible health plans must meet their deductible before receiving covered non-preventative services at no cost-share. However, such services are covered at negotiated contract rates. This benefit is not available in all states. Access to MinuteClinic and other in-network walk-in clinics may vary by geography.  For a complete list of participating walk-in clinics, log in to Aetna.com and use our provider search tool.

About Aetna
Aetna, a CVS Health business, serves an estimated 34 million people with information and resources to help them make better informed decisions about their health care. Aetna offers a broad range of traditional, voluntary and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including medical, pharmacy, dental and behavioral health plans, and medical management capabilities, Medicaid health care management services, workers' compensation administrative services and health information technology products and services. Aetna's customers include employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health plans, health care providers, governmental units, government-sponsored plans, labor groups and expatriates. For more information, visit www.aetna.com and explore how Aetna is helping to build a healthier world.

About CVS Health
CVS Health® is the leading health solutions company, delivering care like no one else can. We reach more people and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and over 300,000 dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses and nurse practitioners. Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health – whether that's managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. Follow @CVSHealth on social media.

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swallowj@cvshealth.com

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FAQ

What are the new insurance offerings from CVS Health in Nevada?

Aetna CVS Health is launching hybrid-branded health insurance plans in select counties of Nevada.

When was the Aetna CVS Health insurance plan announced?

The announcement was made on September 8, 2022.

What benefits do the Aetna CVS Health plans provide?

The plans offer coverage for pediatric services, mental health, hospitalization, and more.

How can members access care with the new Aetna plans?

Members can access care through telehealth, MinuteClinic locations, and Aetna's network.

What counties in Nevada are offering the Aetna CVS Health plans?

The plans are available in Clark, Nye, and Washoe counties.

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