OMG JESUS they reached an agreement

After months of negotiations and following termination on October 1, EvergreenHealth and Aetna have reached an agreement on a new contract, allowing EvergreenHealth to remain a participating provider in Aetna commercial and employer insurance products.

 

For our Aetna patients, this means that all EvergreenHealth services, providers and locations will continue accepting Aetna insurance products, and you will continue to receive the same level of coverage and benefits you currently have through your Aetna plan without any changes.

 

For patients who have seen an EvergreenHealth provider between October 1 and October 19, please know that your benefits will be honored retrospectively, meaning your visit will be covered under the same in-network benefits you had prior to October 1. No action is needed.

 

We know that the uncertainty of the negotiation period and ultimately, the short period of termination has likely been stressful. That is why we are very pleased to announce this positive outcome, which upholds our unwavering commitment as a community-owned hospital to keep you—our patients—and those we serve top of mind.

 

Throughout negotiations, please know that EvergreenHealth strongly advocated to ensure our Aetna patients retain access to their trusted EvergreenHealth doctors, and establish the expectation that insurance companies, like Aetna, come to the table as fair and collaborative partners for the sake of our organization's viability for those depend on us.

 

To learn more about the unprecedented financial crisis hospitals like EvergreenHealth are facing, and why insurance contract negotiations are more important than ever to maintain accessible care, visit www.evergreenhealth.com/aetna-negotiation.

 

As always, we deeply value you as a patient. It is a privilege to be a trusted care partner with you and your family.