MinuteClinic Services & Treatment | Aetna CVS Health (2024)

FAQs

Is CVS and CVS Health the same? ›

CVS Health Corporation is an American healthcare company that owns CVS Pharmacy, a retail pharmacy chain; CVS Caremark, a pharmacy benefits manager; and Aetna, a health insurance provider, among many other brands. The company is the world's second largest healthcare company, behind UnitedHealth Group.

Refer to Aetna.com​ for more information about Aetna® plans. Aetna and MinuteClinic, LLC (which either operates or provides certain management support services to MinuteClinic-branded walk-in clinics) are part of the CVS Health® family of companies. Each insurer has sole financial responsibility for its own products.

Aetna follows FDA-approved indications for Wegovy prescriptions. So, adults with an Aetna plan that covers Wegovy must take the drug in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management. They must also either: Have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, or.

"We've changed our company name to CVS Health to reflect our purpose of helping people on their path to better health," officials at the company formerly known as CVS Caremark Corp.

Expanded Services as a Competitive Edge.

The deal would leverage CVS' 9,700 storefronts and 1,100 MinuteClinics. By focusing on preventative care and minimizing hospital services, which drives at least 70% of medical costs, the total cost of care can be minimized and differentiate them in the market.

CVS closed $8B deal for health services company Signify Health. CVS Health has closed its major acquisition of health services company Signify Health at a deal valued at $8 billion. The acquisition, first announced back in September, will help advance the health giant's push into value-based care.

You can even use your Extra Benefits Card to help fill your gas tank — simply swipe your card at the pump and select credit as payment type. No PIN is required. If your Extra Benefits allowance covers your full purchase, you're good to go.

Can I buy meat with my OTC card at Walmart? ›

Approved items include fruits & vegetables, meats, dairy & more.

With your Extra Benefits Card, you can purchase approved healthy foods that help you feel your best. That includes fruits and veggies, meat and seafood, healthy grains like bread and pasta, pantry staples like flour and spices and more.

Some plans we reviewed, including Aetna's Advanced Control Plan and the Aetna Standard Plan, both cover Ozempic. However, whether Aetna covers Ozempic will depend on the specific coverage details of your plan as well as what you're taking it for: type 2 diabetes or weight loss.

You can use a GoodRx discount instead of your prescription insurance or Medicare if the cost is lower. However, GoodRx cannot be combined with your insurance or any federal or state-funded program such as Medicare or Medicaid.

The cost of Wegovy depends on your insurance coverage and the pharmacy you use. A package of Wegovy contains four pens, each pre-filled with a single dose of Wegovy. Without insurance, the cost of Wegovy is $1,349.02 per month or 28-day package, which breaks down to $269.80 per week or $16,188.24 per year.

CVS and CVS Caremark are related but not the same. CVS Pharmacy is a retail pharmacy chain, while CVS Caremark is a pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) that administers prescription drug plans for employers and insurers.

CVS Specialty offers a higher level of support than traditional retail pharmacies. You'll have access to a CareTeam, which includes clinical pharmacists and nurses who are specially trained for conditions like yours.

Our diverse, purpose-driven team of more than 300,000 colleagues—has a singular focus: improving the health and wellbeing of those we serve by shaping the future of health care in America and bringing our hearts to every moment of your health.

Do I have to use CVS Pharmacy® to fill my prescriptions? No. You can go to any pharmacy in the network.