NewYork-Presbyterian and Aetna Reach an Agreement

Dear Valued Patient,

Thank you for entrusting NewYork-Presbyterian with what matters most—your health and well-being.

We are pleased to share that we have reached an agreement with your insurance provider, Aetna. This means the high-quality care provided by NewYork-Presbyterian Hospitals and NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group clinical practices will continue to be covered as in-network with no interruption to your care. In-network care will also continue with the organizations listed below, as well as with ColumbiaDoctors and Weill Cornell Medicine.

We understand the last few weeks of this negotiation may have created frustration and uncertainty. We thank you for your support during this time and for trusting us with your care.

Brian Donley, MD

Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

The following NewYork-Presbyterian Hospitals and organizations will remain in-network for Aetna members:

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
- NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
- NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital
- NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
- NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital
- NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
- NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester (formerly known as Lawrence Hospital)
NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital
NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Groups (Brooklyn, Hudson Valley, Queens, Westchester)
NewYork-Presbyterian Queens
NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center
ColumbiaDoctors/NewYork-Presbyterian Imaging
Gracie Square Hospital
Lawrence Home Care of Westchester
Main Street Radiology Bayside
The Rogosin Institute
The Silvercrest Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Weill Cornell Imaging at NewYork-Presbyterian

NewYork-Presbyterian is currently negotiating with Aetna on a contract that will determine how they compensate our hospitals and medical practices. The contract being negotiated is for several Aetna lines of business including commercial (employer-sponsored and professional employment organizations) and Medicare Advantage health plans.

If we are unable to reach an agreement by March 31, 2024, starting April 1, 2024, all NewYork-Presbyterian Hospitals and its clinical practices that are part of the NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Groups, and additional locations listed below, will be considered out-of-network providers for Aetna members.

Please note that care from ColumbiaDoctors and Weill Cornell Medicine providers is not immediately impacted by the April 1, 2024 expiration regardless of their office location. Their care will be delivered in-network through June 30, 2024.

If you are an Aetna member and received a letter regarding our ongoing contract negotiations, and have questions about a future appointment, please contact your provider’s office directly. For additional information, please review this site and our FAQs.

Our Mission

We at NewYork-Presbyterian believe everyone deserves access to the very best healthcare services—in fact, that belief is at the heart of our mission as caregivers. We also strongly believe that everyone should be able to choose their doctors and where they receive care. We hope to reach an agreement to ensure your coverage remains uninterrupted.

Which Hospitals And Organizations are Impacted By The Negotiations?

The following NewYork-Presbyterian Hospitals and organizations are affected by these contract negotiations:

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
- NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
- NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital
- NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
- NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital
- NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
- NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester (formerly known as Lawrence Hospital)
NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital
NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Groups (Brooklyn, Hudson Valley, Queens, Westchester)
NewYork-Presbyterian Queens
NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center
ColumbiaDoctors/NewYork-Presbyterian Imaging
Gracie Square Hospital
Lawrence Home Care of Westchester
Main Street Radiology Bayside
The Rogosin Institute
The Silvercrest Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Weill Cornell Imaging at NewYork-Presbyterian

What Happens Next?

At this time, there is no change in your health insurance coverage from Aetna. You still have in-network access at the locations listed above and with providers currently accepting Aetna through March 31, 2024 including ColumbiaDoctors, Weill Cornell Medicine, and NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group clinical practices.

We will continue to keep you informed as our negotiations progress. In the meantime, we have set up dedicated resources to provide additional information if you have any questions. We also encourage you to review the FAQ section for additional information.

Questions?

Email: [email protected] Call: 646-697-2386