MERGER- Aetna (BIN 610502)/Coventry First Health (formerly Medco/BIN 610014) -
New Aetna Medicare Part D plans/networks, effective 1/1/2015
APNS
bid very aggressively for participation in all Aetna Medicare Part D networks
for 2015; We did not gain acceptance into Aetna’s preferred networks.
APNS
pharmacies are participating in the following Aetna Medicare Part D networks
for 2015 – These are NOT preferred networks:
- Aetna
Medicare Rx Premier(PDP) – BIN 610502
- First
Health Part D Premier Plus (PDP) – BIN 610014
APNS
member pharmacies were notified of these new Aetna Medicare Part D networks on
November 20, 2014.
Aetna
patients affected by the Aetna/Coventry First Health were given 60 days prior
notice of these changes and along with a listing of pharmacies they would be
able to use.
ACTIONABLE ITEMS:
For Medicare Part D Patients:
We
encourage you to direct your patients to call CMS and voice their concern
regarding the disruption they are experiencing with preferred networks.
The voice of Medicare Part D members will be heard. CMS is required to
follow through with every complaint received.
The
number for Medicare member complaints is 404-562-7500. Upon
calling, patients need to choose option 2 for part D and then option 1 to speak
to a representative. They should get a representative quickly.
For APNS Member Pharmacies:
We encourage APNS pharmacy members to contact their US Senators and US Representative to express your concern regarding patient disruption at your pharmacy. The following link is a quick resource for locating contact information for your representatives:
https://www.apcinet.com/Services/LegislativeAffairs/Resources/tabid/339/Default.aspx
Make sure to include your pharmacy address, as well as, your resident "voting" address.