Aetna announced today that it has added funeral planning as part of its innovative Aetna Life Essentials(SM) program, a suite of value-added benefits and services included in Life insurance plans for all customers. Through a strategic agreement with Everest Funeral Planning & Concierge Services, members are offered a wide range of choices to assist them in making decisions and managing the expenses associated with funeral planning. Aetna is currently one of only a few carriers to offer Everest Funeral Planning & Concierge Services as part of its standard Life offering, now available to Life insurance customers having 51 or more employees as new Life policies take effect and when existing policies renew with Aetna
“Adding funeral planning is a natural extension of the financial, legal, emotional and physical support we provide directly to Aetna Life insurance members,” said Scott Beeman, head of Group Life and Long Term Care for Aetna. “We take a holistic approach, offering discount programs to members while living and substantial support at the end-of-life. We also provide ongoing services to beneficiary and family members.”
Aetna offerings provide information and access to resources on a variety of issues including funeral costs, financial advice, estate planning, and legal services. These services deliver greater value to employers and employees by providing a simpler, more compassionate way to plan for end-of-life.
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