Enjoy 'Wellness on Us,' Aetna Tells Small Pa. Employers

Posted on: Thursday, 9 October 2008, 09:00 CDT Employees of small Pennsylvania businesses can now obtain preventive health care services without being charged a co-pay, under a new suite of plans being offered by Aetna (NYSE: AET). The small-group plans are the first of their kind to be offered by Aetna and offer employers "Wellness on Us," said Patrick Young, president of Aetna's Mid-Atlantic Region small and middle market business. "Smaller companies want to provide high-quality, affordable plans for their employees," said Young. "But at the same time, they're afraid some workers will shy away from getting needed preventive screenings if they have to pay co-pays out of their own pockets. These new Aetna plans are designed to address those concerns." The plans will be marketed and sold through agents and brokers across the... [read full story]