Aetna Inc. : Aetna to Offer Affordable Benefits Package to Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Members
07/09/2012| 11:05am US/Eastern
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Aetna (NYSE: ?ET)
today announced a new product offering specifically designed for the
more than 5,000 members of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.
Under the affinity program, Aetna's individual, small group and
voluntary hospital plans will be offered to Chamber members beginning
July 1.
"Finding comprehensive, affordable health benefits options is always a
challenge for small businesses," said Patrick Young, president of
Aetna's Pennsylvania market. "Aetna is very pleased to offer this
program to members of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.
"Small businesses and sole proprietors play a critical role in our local
economy, and Aetna is committed to working with them to find solutions
to their benefits needs."
"Affordable access to quality health care services is critical to the
continued success of any business," said Rob Wonderling, president and
CEO, Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. "We are happy to partner
with Aetna to bring our members - both large and small - affordable
health care products and services so they can continue to grow their
businesses."
Beyond the standard offerings in Aetna individual and small group plans,
Chamber members will receive several value-added services, including a
member assistance program; concierge service; and a 20-percent discount
on retail Vital Savings cards, which provide access to savings on a
variety of dental and health-related products and services.
The Aetna Voluntary Hospital Plan (AVHP) will be offered to all Chamber
members, whether they choose an individual or small group plan. It can
be offered as a completely voluntary plan or with any portion paid by
the employer, when combined with an Aetna plan. The AVHP pays hospital
claims on a fully integrated basis, with no additional claim forms
required.
Plans will be marketed through Benefit Services Inc., a subsidiary of
the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.
Aetna provides health benefits to more than 1 million members in
Pennsylvania. Its members have access to a network that includes more
than 200 hospitals and more than 31,000 primary care and specialist
physicians.
About the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
As the premier advocate for the business community, the Greater
Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce works to attract, retain and grow jobs
for companies and residents of the region. We represent 5,000 member
companies in southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and
northern Delaware. For more information, visit greaterphilachamber.com.
About Aetna
Aetna is one of the nation's leading diversified health care benefits
companies, serving approximately 36.1 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, behavioral health, group life and
disability plans, and medical management capabilities, Medicaid health
care management services and health information technology services. Our
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, and to get a quote see www.gpccbsi.norvax.com.
Aetna
Walt Cherniak, 410-401-9490
cherniakjrw@aetna.com
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