Aetna signs agreement with Intercoastal Medical Group

Under the new contract, members of Aetna’s Medicare Advantage health maintenance organization and preferred provider organization plans, will be able to receive covered benefits, at in-network rates, from Intercoastal Medical Group physicians. The contract takes effect April 1, 2009.

Intercoastal Medical Group already provides in-network care to members of Aetna’s commercial health plans in the Tampa-area. Aetna is said to be the only Medicare advantage insurer presently contracted with Intercoastal.

Jim McCunney, vice president of network management for the Tampa area, said: “Aetna is very pleased to expand its relationship with Intercoastal Medical Group. Members of our commercial plans have been receiving excellent care from Intercoastal physicians for some time, and we’re glad that our present and future Medicare Advantage members will be able to benefit from the same services.”