{"id":2463,"date":"2025-10-27T11:41:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T12:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thetoptenwebhosts.com\/?p=2463"},"modified":"2025-10-28T13:44:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T13:44:11","slug":"employee-insurance-switch-will-not-affect-gender-affirming-care-nyu-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thetoptenwebhosts.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/27\/employee-insurance-switch-will-not-affect-gender-affirming-care-nyu-says\/","title":{"rendered":"Employee insurance switch will not affect gender-affirming care, NYU says"},"content":{"rendered":"

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NYU employees\u2019 health insurance will be provided by Aetna instead of\u00a0 UnitedHealthcare starting Jan. 1, in an effort to reduce costs and better align health care plans with NYU Langone Health services. Coverage for gender-affirming care will not be affected.<\/span><\/p>\n

During September faculty council meetings, Senior Associate Vice President for Global Benefits and HR Communications Trish Holland said the university decided to switch after peer institutions, such as Cornell University, reported better experiences with Aetna. UHC currently offers an <\/span>employee medical plan<\/span><\/a> with NYU Langone, where gender-affirming care benefits include mental health services, surgeries and fertility preservation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In a statement to WSN, NYU spokesperson Joseph Tirella said that eligible NYU employees \u201cwill have the same plan options they currently enjoy today\u201d under Aetna. He emphasized that the switch will only apply to active and retiree medical plans, and does not affect students.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis change was not undertaken lightly,\u201d Tirella wrote. \u201cIt was made after a thorough review of proposals from multiple insurance providers, the goal of which was to choose the plan that best served NYU employees.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Holland told faculty and administrators that as opposed to UHC\u2019s 10.9% cost increase, Aetna\u2019s 6.1% cost increase comes with better account management, upgraded customer service and stronger alignment with NYU Langone services. She added that Aetna can provide more coordinated and potentially lower-cost care to patients as a CVS Health company.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

She said that UHC\u2019s services declined following the COVID-19 pandemic, citing slower response times and worse account management\u00a0at a higher cost. George Washington University is also <\/span>switching from UHC to Aetna<\/span><\/a> in the new year, although the University of Virginia is making <\/span>the opposite change<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the meetings, Holland also said that under NYU\u2019s self-insured plan, specialized benefits \u2014 including mental health and acupuncture services \u2014 will not be affected because the university retains control over its coverage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The transition was reviewed by members of on campus councils including the Tenure-Track Faculty Senators Council, Full-Time Continuing Contract Faculty Senators Council and Administrative Management Council before being approved by NYU leadership. No action is required for NYU employees to maintain existing medical coverage.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In February, NYU Langone <\/span>denied gender-affirming care<\/span><\/a> to at least two patients under the age of 19 following a related executive order from the Trump administration. In the wake of the health care change, some expressed concern about whether it would still be offered over social media posts.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe selection of a new company to administer the plan reflects NYU\u2019s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality, cost-effective benefits to our faculty and employees,\u201d Tirella wrote. \u201cWith the change to Aetna, NYU expects a focus on enhanced services and improved member support, as well as better financial outcomes at a time when healthcare costs are rising nationally.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact Eva Mundo at emundo@nyunews.com.<\/em><\/p>\n

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