Assurant Health Inks Deal With Aetna Signature Administrators [Health & Beauty Close – Up]

Assurant Health, a provider of medical, supplemental and fixed- benefit health plans for individuals, families and small employers, announced an agreement with Aetna Signature Administrators, allowing current and prospective medical customers of Assurant Health to access the Aetna Signature Administrators national PPO network.

Beginning in March, medical customers of Assurant Health will be able to access care from more than one million health care providers and 7,500 hospitals nationwide within the Aetna Signature Administrators PPO network, according to the Company. Access to this network will enhance the competitiveness of Assurant Health for individuals, families and small groups. In addition, Aetna will provide utilization and case management services to Assurant members and share risk as part of a reinsurance agreement.

"This partnership with Aetna reaffirms the commitment of Assurant Health to ensuring our customers can access high-quality, affordable health care coverage," said Adam Lamnin, president and CEO of Assurant Health. "This is great for our customers and exciting for Assurant Health as we strengthen our position as a leading provider of individual and small group major medical insurance in the United States."

The multi-year agreement provides access to all current and future Assurant Health medical individual and small group policyholders.

"Through Aetna Signature Administrators, members can gain access to a strong nationwide network of health care providers and important medical management services," said Ralph Borzillo, President of the Aetna Signature Administrators business. "We are excited to provide these critical services to Assurant Health's members."

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