ESTERO, Fla., Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Visory Health, a patient-first health tech prescription platform that is transforming the way veterans, families and caregivers access affordable healthcare through its prescription discount card, today announced a new collaboration with Albertsons® Companies, Inc., a leading food and drug retailer in the United States. This collaboration expands Visory Health’s growing network of retail and pharmacy partners, which already includes Kroger, Food Lion and other ...

Core Insights - Aetna, a CVS Health company, announced its 2026 Medicare Advantage products designed to meet the diverse needs of its members, emphasizing innovation and support for health care access [2][4]. Product Offerings - Aetna will provide Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plans in 43 states and Washington, D.C., accessible to 57 million Medicare-eligible beneficiaries [3]. - The offerings include Special Needs Plans (SNPs), MA-only plans, prescription drug plans (PDP), and Medicare Supplement products [3]. Member-Centric Benefits - Aetna's plans focus on access, simplicity, and care tailored to members' needs, with supplemental benefits such as dental, vision, hearing, and fitness included in all MA plans [4][5]. - Key highlights for 2026 include $0 copays for Tier 1 drugs and covered vaccines at in-network pharmacies, as well as $0 copays for preventive services like colonoscopies and mammograms [5][6]. Financial Accessibility - Aetna offers a plan with a $0 monthly premium in every county where plans are available, with an estimated 82% of Medicare-eligible beneficiaries having access to a $0 monthly premium Aetna MA plan [6]. - The Aetna Medicare Extra Benefits Card allows eligible members to use an allowance for various services and products at CVS and other participating locations [6][8]. Special Needs Plans Commitment - Aetna is enhancing its commitment to Special Needs Plans, providing additional targeted benefits for members with unique health and coverage needs [7]. Prescription Drug Coverage - Aetna's Medicare Part D offerings are designed to improve access and support better health outcomes, with all plans including dental, vision, and hearing benefits [8]. - The company is expanding its Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs) to 18 states, offering $0 copays for primary care related to chronic conditions [8][9]. Out-of-Pocket Maximums - Members will have an annual out-of-pocket maximum of $2,100 for covered prescription drugs, with various plans offering $0 copays for Tier 1 drugs [9]. Additional Resources - The CVS Health Resources For Living program will be available to Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) and C-SNPs, providing support for physical and mental health needs [8]. - Aetna's SilverScript® plans will offer $0 monthly premiums for members receiving full Extra Help in 18 states, with other premiums ranging from $14.70 to $116 [12].

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