Does aetna insurance cover abortion?

In his July 2 letter to Aetna President and CEO Ronald Williams, Auten noted that Aetna, like most insurance providers only covers procedures that are "medically necessary". However, Auten noted that Aetna has made an exception for abortion where there is no restriction on coverage. read more

Aetna considers mifepristone (Mifeprex; also known as RU 486) medically necessary for the medical termination of early pregnancy. Notes: Mifepristone is covered only in plans that cover elective abortion. read more

Most health insurers that cover abortion will also cover Mifeprex. For example, under CIGNA HealthCare and Aetna plans that cover elective abortion, Mifeprex is covered, along with related medically necessary services such as office visits, ultrasounds and misoprostol. read more