BlueCross BlueShield vs Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield and Aetna are large health insurers that offer plans in many parts of the United States. Unlike Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield operates through subsidiaries in each of the areas it serves.
Which company is best for you will vary based on plans offered in your area and what kind of plan you’re looking for.
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Overview
BlueCross BlueShield
85 Years
Aetna
168 Years
Ratings
BlueCross BlueShield
Aetna
Reviews
BlueCross BlueShield
Reviews
Aetna
Reviews for BlueCross BlueShield
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Alicia Turner Denver, CO
Blue cross blue shield has good coverage and has to be accepted everywhere that accepts blue cross for the specific state. They can be hard to talk to and actually get answers. It can be hard to get things approved but the more information sent to them the better.
1 month ago
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Tanya Boston, MA
A terrible site providing misleading and incomplete information. Incompetent customer service - long wait time, rude and unprofessional. representatives. The same with the chat - it took 30 minutes to get a simple form. Even more, the representatives provide incorrect information, their managers give promises that they never keep. Impossible to reimburse a claim.
1 month ago
Reviews for Aetna
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Gabe Burton Riverton, UT
Aetna insurance is really good, especially the higher-up plans. I pay 10% they pay 90%. It's awesome because my out-of-pocket maximum isn't very high, so prescriptions and Dr visits are almost always free after around June. It can be a more expensive plan, but to me, it's worth it!!
2 weeks ago
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Eugene Barrett
Horrible customer service. I have not been with Albertsons Market(former employer and one of Aetna's many accounts) for a year and they kept me on even after my name was removed from the current employees list. Trying to cancel is a royal pain to accomplish. They won't do it upon customer request. The bills are more like you pay in some to Aetna, they pay 60%, and you pay 40%. Don't get diabetes or high blood pressure, this company will bleed you dry.
1 week ago
The Final Word
BlueCross BlueShield offers plans with global coverage, nationwide coverage, individual and family health plans, and employer-sponsored health plans. It also offers Medicare.
With some of its plans, BlueCross BlueShield members can participate in Blue365® to earn rewards.
BlueCross BlueShield runs and institute called BCBS InstituteSM that works to eliminate health barriers, like access to nutritional food, transportation, and larger infrastructure issues.
Aetna also offers international health insurance plans, individual and family plans, and plans that employers can offer employees. Aetna members have access to helpful tools for managing their health care including a member account, mobile app, support groups, and health education resources through Healthwise®.
With some of its plans, Aetna offers disease management services to members with chronic conditions.
With Aetna’s employer plans, employees can participate in workplace wellness, mindfulness, GetActive!SM programs and more.
To learn more about what each company offers in your area, contact the companies directly or use their websites. Comparing these options by considering costs and coverage offered will help you know which company is a better fit for you.
