What does Aetna PCP mean?
primary care physician
When you sign up for the plan, you’ll select a primary care physician (PCP), whom you’ll see for regular checkups. Your PCP will need to give you a referral before you can see a specialist, like a dermatologist (skin doctor).
What does PCP mean on insurance card?
primary care provider
One of the most important abbreviations on your card is P.C.P. or primary care provider. Your PCP will help you plan annual check ups and medical tests to stay healthy. Many types of insurance make you see a PCP before you can go to a specialist (like a heart or skin doctor).
How many digits should an Aetna PCP number have?
The Primary Care Physician screen is located under the Forms Section of the benefits enrollment screens. Type: Select “Medical” PCP ID: Type in the seven digit Aetna “Provider ID #” Leave the rest of the fields blank.
How do I choose a new PCP?
Five tips for choosing a new primary care physician
- Determine Which Doctors Are “In-Network”
- Find a Doctor with Expertise that Meets Your Health Needs.
- Ask for Referrals.
- Think About Logistics.
- Visit the Doctor.
What is Aetna select?
The Aetna Select plan is for multi-site, self-insured customers who want a managed care plan in every sense of the word: in-network coverage, PCP selection and specialist referrals. Where all care takes place exclusively in a network designed to keep costs in check.
What is the difference between PPO and EPO?
A PPO (or “preferred provider organization”) is a health plan with a “preferred” network of providers in your area. An EPO (or “exclusive provider organization”) is a bit like a hybrid of an HMO and a PPO. EPOs generally offer a little more flexibility than an HMO and are generally a bit less pricey than a PPO.
How do I get my Aetna ID number?
You can find your Member ID on your ID card, Welcome Letter, or any EOB we sent to you. Need help finding your Member ID?
What kind of insurance is Aetna Select Open Access?
HMO
The Aetna Open Access Plan is an HMO that gives members more freedom. Members can visit any in-network provider (PCP or specialist) for covered services without a referral.
What is Aetna Select Open Access?
The Aetna Open Access Elect Choice plan gives you comprehensive health benefits in a managed care package — with the freedom of no referrals. You can even tailor your plan so that cost sharing applies only to a member’s chosen PCP, or any network PCP.
What is Aetna ID number?
Aetna Medical Your ID number is the first 9 digits of your USC ID. For example, if your USC ID was 1234567890, your Aetna ID would be 123456789. Please use your Aetna ID when contacting Aetna regarding claim issues or general questions. Please give Aetna your Aetna ID instead of your Social Security Number.