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Aetna and BJC agree to one-year extension for Illinois retirees

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Aetnea and BJC Healthcare have agreed to extend health insurance for Illinois retirees into 2027, following a planned cut-off at the end of December 2026.

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Capitol News Illinois
BJC HealthCare, Aetna agree to extend access for southern Illinois retirees (opens Capitol News Illinois)
Published Nov 9, 2026
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A one-year deal allows thousands of Illinois retirees to maintain in-network access to BJC HealthCare hospitals and providers.
FOX 2 St. Louis
Aetna and BJC agree to one-year extension for Illinois retirees (opens FOX 2 St. Louis)
Published Nov 9, 2026
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Aetnea and BJC Healthcare have agreed to extend health insurance for Illinois retirees into 2027, following a planned cut-off at the end of December 2026.
River Bender
Rep. Stuart: BJC and Aetna Agreement Preserves Access for Metro East Retirees (opens River Bender)
Published Nov 10, 2026
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EDWARDSVILLE — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, released the following statement after BJC Health and Aetna health insurance have reached an agreement to extend health care coverage for at least one year: “I’m grateful BJC and Aetna have come together to ensure members in our community and a…
Capitol News Illinois
Aetna, WashU Physicians reach deal to maintain access for Illinois retirees (opens Capitol News Illinois)
Published Nov 12, 2026
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A similar agreement this month cleared the way for retirees on Aetna Medicare Advantage plans to access services at BJC HealthCare.