Aetna insurance plan changes – effective Jan. 1, 2026
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, there are two important changes to Aetna insurance plans. First, Aetna has made the decision to remove HonorHealth providers from the Aetna Medicare Prime Network. Second, Aetna will no longer offer marketplace/exchange plans, including the Banner | Aetna marketplace plan that HonorHealth currently participates in.
This impacts the Aetna Medicare Prime Network and the marketplace/exchange plan only. HonorHealth will continue to be in-network with Aetna commercial and all other Medicare Advantage plans and networks, including:
- Aetna Medicare Eagle® PPO
- Aetna Medicare Elite PPO
- Aetna Medicare Signature PPO
- Aetna Medicare Signature HMO
- Aetna Medicare Signature Extra HMO
- Aetna Medicare Value Care PPO
Additionally, HonorHealth facilities will remain in-network with the Aetna Medicare Prime Network.
Key details regarding these upcoming changes
- Impacted Medicare Advantage patients who would like to maintain their in-network access to HonorHealth’s providers can switch to a new plan during the Medicare open enrollment period. Open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, 2025, for a Jan. 1, 2026 effective date.
- Impacted Banner | Aetna marketplace/exchange plan patients who would like to maintain their in-network access with HonorHealth’s facilities and providers can switch to a new marketplace/exchange plan during open enrollment this fall. Open enrollment runs from Nov. 1, 2025 to Jan. 15, 2026 for a Jan. 1, 2026 effective date.
- A complete list of in-network Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, and marketplace/exchange plans can be found at honorhealth.com/patients-visitors/insurance.
- HonorHealth will send out an email to impacted patients, and Aetna is in the process of distributing letters.
- If a patient has questions or concerns about these changes or their coverage, they should call Aetna at the number located at the back of their insurance card.
Resources
- Patient talking points to assist you with conversations with patients:
- An informational flyer to help ensure patients are aware of open enrollment and what resources are available to help them understand their options and benefit-related questions: