UPDATE: Aetna Medicare Contract Negotiations Gothenburg Health is affected by the ongoing contract negotiations between CHI Health Partners and Aetna. Despite great efforts by the CHI Health Partners Payer Strategy and Relationships team to negotiate new agreements with Aetna in Nebraska and Iowa, Aetna has been unwilling to agree to responsible terms that help address the unprecedented financial challenges experienced by health care providers in CHI Health Partners during the last several years. As a result, the CHI Health Partners Medicare Advantage contract with Aetna ended at 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 30, 2024. This means Aetna Medicare Advantage will no longer include CHI Health Partners hospitals, providers and ancillary services as in-network beginning Oct. 1, 2024. This includes Gothenburg Health as well as our employed providers. The CHI Health Partners contract with Aetna for commercial plans will remain in place through Nov. 26, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Patients with Aetna commercial plans may continue to receive in-network care through that date. The CHI Health Partners Payer Strategy and Relationships team will continue to negotiate with Aetna in good faith with the goal of securing a new, financially responsible Aetna agreement. Contact Aetna at the number on the back of your insurance card. Ask that Aetna work with CHI Health Partners to protect your in-network access to the care you need and deserve. Learn more about Traditional Medicare coverage after Jan. 1, 2025. As a patient with Medicare Advantage, you may be able to change your coverage to direct Medicare (Traditional) coverage and purchase a Medigap plan that would cover health care services that are not covered under Traditional Medicare. This may not be an option for all patients, and we suggest you investigate this option based on your needs and situation. Patients can also contact the CHI call center or reference the up-to-date information available on our website at https://lnkd.in/g5ytmpey. Call Center Information: Phone: 866-726-8362 Hours: Monday-Friday — 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday — 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
