The Affordable Care Act is changing the way consumers engage in their health care. More and more consumers are entering the health care system. Many of these individuals have not had access to coverage for some time. They may not be aware of their current health needs or how their plan can help them manage their care.  

Recognizing this need, Aetna continues to explore ways to engage its Individual and Small Group members. Beginning this month, Aetna will be reaching out to these members with an invitation to participate in an in-person health assessment. In most cases, the health assessment will be conducted in the member's home. In certain locations, members may also have the option to complete the in-person assessment at a local clinic, if there is a convenient location near them.

The information gathered through the health assessment will help Aetna to work with the member's primary care physician (PCP), if they have one, to coordinate their care and also identify if they are eligible for any of the care or disease management programs. Outreach will began this October and expand as they move through the rest of the 2014 and into 2015.  Read more   

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