Aetna

Who is Aetna?

Founded in 1853 in Hartford, Connecticut, Aetna provides benefits to over 36 million people, from college students and part-time workers to governmental units and employer groups. Aetna has a national presence, with benefits offered through employers in all 50 states. More than 13 million people receive dental benefits through Aetna, and eight million members get prescription coverage.

Aetna has built a network of over one million trusted health care professionals, including half a million primary care doctors and specialists and more than 5,300 hospitals. In 2008, FORTUNE Magazine named Aetna the most admired company in the Health Care: Insurance and Managed Care category.

What services does Aetna provide?

Aetna is one of the largest health insurers in the nation. It offers life and disability insurance as well as retirement savings products. With over 18 million medical members, Aetna's health care division offers vision, dental, behavioral health, and Medicare plans, along with Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Point of Service (POS), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA). It also provides professional guidance on maintaining proper health and financial stability.

Leaders in the Health Care Industry

In its 158-year history, Aetna has been at the forefront of innovations, creating countless industry firsts. In 1966, Aetna paid the first Medicare claim in the country. With the 2001 launch of Aetna HealthFund, Aetna became the first national full-service health insurer with a consumer-directed health product. Two years later, Aetna announced the first HSA service by any full-service health insurer.