10 1 09 Healthcare Update

Beginning October 1, 2009 members may call the Verizon Benefits Center (877-489-2367) to request the Health Plan Comparison Charts (HPCC) for the health plans that are available to them, effective January 1, 2010.

I strongly suggest that all members consider the Union bargained for plan, Aetna MCN-Choice POS II

The following is the process you may go through if you want to look on the Aetna website at providers and hospitals that are participating in this network. You may also call Aetna member services (800-247-5482).

www.aetna.com
From home page :
Find a Doctor (tab on left)
Click on Continue to DocFind
Put in a zip code, city or county you want to search in
fill in city  or county, then state
Type of provider (ex: medical provider)
Provider type (ex: primary care physician)
Plan: select Open Access- Choice POS II (this is the MCN)

In Unity,
Karen