Who has Aetna Health Insurance?

[dieseltech09]

So for the 3rd time in 3 years we are changing carriers at work again. They are changing from BCBS to Aetna. What kind of experiences have you guys had with Aetna?

 

[FlimFlam]

I found they weren't as good of a deal as BCBS. Premiums were higher (could have been because it was a smaller company) but didn't have some of our preferred doctors accepting it as "in-network"

 

[JonN06]

My previous employer would switch insurance pretty much every year, because they would up the price on health insurance at that time. The last time they switched was to Aetna. I never really had any problems. The premiums were just a little higher if I remember correctly.

 

[Peabody]

I have had Aetna for 2 years. No problems.

 

[zseese]

I have had them a couple times, just like most large carriers if you get a PPO they are good and if you get their HMO they suck...

 

[1shott]

I have them I really dont like them Most test that I need, cant be done in my doctors office, so that means either go to a preferred lab, or another doctor. Takes time out of my day. Thankfully so far the heart test I have needed can be done in office, but atena will not allow blood to be drawn there, for that I have go across town. crazy.

Deductables are higher and co pay for office visits are $30

Last year and this year, they now require me to give blood, have my waist measured and take a health screening, if I dont I pay a higher premium each payday. Thing is they can contact my doctor for the same information, but they will not accept the information from him, they have to have it for themselves, again nuts.

Premiums are higher than others.

So far no major claims, but alot of doctoer visits and lab work, and if I follow their rules, they pay up, so thats a good thing.

 

[tRidiot]

I hate Aetna. They screwed us and refused to pay a legitimate claim. They can DIAF.

 

[AirMech74]

I had them when I was contracted with L3....wasn't bad, wasn't great...they did pay 80% of my Gastric Band surgery though..and with a flex spending, it was $300 and some change out of my pocket...not bad in my book....I wish we still had them cuz the crap I have now sucks.

 

[AKguy1985]

my employer is switching to aetna as of jan 1.

 

[J.P.]

I've known quite a few folks who've had their carriers switched to Aetna (most formerly Community Care) and they are almost all unhappy about it......me too.