Benefits Bulletin

Pharmacy-What’s New for 2017?

February 13, 2017

Benefits Team

On April 1, 2017, Aetna will be making some changes to their pharmacy plan and specialty drug lists.  The updated lists will include newly added brand-name and generic drugs.

Impacted members will receive an e-mail or letter about the changes. The goal is to provide you with the most cost-effective care. To do this, we suggest you explore all of your options.  Choosing a prescription from the preferred drug list will typically result in lower out-of-pocket costs.   The preferred drug list is based on the latest medical findings and information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and drug makers.

To learn more about the Aetna Pharmacy Plan Drug Lists, visit www.aetna.com/formulary. You can also find:

• The most up-to-date Pharmacy Plan Drug Lists

• Precertification, quantity limits and step-therapy lists

• Specialty drug list

Remember, this information is subject to change during the year. Contact Aetna Pharmacy at (888) 792-3862 if you have questions about any of the changes.