Aetna vs Anthem
It's hard to go wrong when choosing between Anthem and Aetna. Both are reputable, well-known health insurance companies. After considering our analysis and reading customer reviews, you'll want to compare the plans in your area to see which company offers the best plan for your needs.
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Overview
Aetna
168 Years
Anthem
17 Years
Ratings
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Anthem
Reviews
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Reviews for Aetna
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pepsi173 Monroeville, PA
I have had Aetna Insurance as the secondary insurance to my Medicare since retiring 10 years ago and have always liked the way they deal with claims and the cost that I have to pay and especially their drug prescriptions payments. I know that I will keep them as they have good to me even when I have a customer service question.
1 year ago
Helpful Critical Review
Boyer Wheaton, IL
Aetna has been a nightmare to work with!! For the past 7 months we have been on countless phone calls, received the run- around, assured everything is being taken care of just to receive notifications to contact them again. It has been nothing but frustrating!! If we ever have the opportunity, we will drop this coverage in a heartbeat. Anthem Bluecross/Blueshield puts this company to shame. Extremely disappointed and tired of dealing with them!
1 year ago
Reviews for Anthem
Helpful Favorable Review
Sandy Oregon, WI
They will not pay for a flu shot if you get it at a pharmacy. You must go to your doctor's office if you want Anthem to pay for it. My local doctor does not have it so I would have to drive some distance to another doctor and I would have to make an appointment. Forget it. I paid for it out-of-pocket. By making it so difficult, they are not encouraging patients to get a flu shot. It's a ridiculous requirement. Flu shots are much less costly than being treated for the flu. I guess they don't see it that way.
1 year ago
Helpful Critical Review
Robert Hockenberry Oak Lawn, IL
They are in fact, the worst insurance company I've ever dealt with. All they do is deny claims ,approvals and procedures. Like everyone says, it ain't worth the amount a person has to pay for plan. Better off saving your money and just paying bills, because there sure and hell ain't going to. There is no insurance involved, it's a huge scam on the pour souls of hard working American familys .next week I'll be cancelling my so called (Insurance Coverage)!!
1 year ago
The Final Word
Medicare Advantage plans cover the same services Original Medicare does. Most Medicare Advantage plans go beyond these services with additional perks and coverage. Anthem's Medicare Advantage plans include hearing, vision, and dental benefits.
Aetna's Medicare Advantage plans include prescription home security, SilverSneakers® fitness membership, a 24/7 nurse help line, and assistance finding community resources through Resources for Living®.
For specific plans details and structures, you'll want to look at the plans available in your area.
Both companies offer Medicare supplement insurance (Medigap) plans. Aetna does not offer Medigap plans in all states, so you'll need to check to see what's offered where you live.
Anthem's Medigap plans include SilverSneakers® membership. Anthem also stands out for its offerings of Anthem Extras Packages that offer dental and vision coverage. These packages are beneficial if you've chosen Original Medicare because Original Medicare does not cover dental or vision care.
Anthem offers three prescription drug plans while Aetna offers two. You'll want to compare the covered prescriptions, cost-sharing, premiums, and pharmacy networks to see which plan is ideal for you. Aetna's prescription drug plans offer mail delivery for medications.
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