Aetna Develops Plan For Small Chicago Firms

An insurer has introduced a health plan aimed at Windy City businesses with 2 to 50 eligible employees.

Aetna Inc., Hartford, says the new Aetna Illinois Community Plan will cost about 25% less than comparable Aetna small group plans.

The plan will hold costs down by offering 3 tiers of providers, including a smaller, less expensive “community network” tier.

Co-payments are waived for plan members who use the community network providers to get well-baby exams, immunizations, child exams, and other preventive care.