Legal notices
Aetna is part of the CVS Health® family of companies.
Choose a health plan
Why choose Aetna Better Health® of Maryland? We take care of the whole you. Get all the benefits you’re used to plus extras to keep you healthy. Because healthier happens together®.
Once your Maryland HealthChoice application receives approval, you can choose us as your health plan. If you don’t choose a plan, the state will choose one for you. Already enrolled in a health plan? You can change plans at certain times during the year.
Why choose us?
Choose Aetna Better Health as your Maryland HealthChoice plan. As a member, you’ll get extra benefits that go beyond your standard health coverage. Here are a few of the extras you’ll receive:
$25 for OTC products
Spend $25 on over-the-counter (OTC) health supplies from CVS Health®. We'll send them to you every month at no extra cost.
Maternity Matters® pregnancy and newborn care
Pregnant or planning to start a family? We can help. And you can earn rewards for making healthy choices, like $75 for prenatal and postpartum visits and $10 for dental visits.
Baby diapers
If you’ve recently had a baby (birth to 24 months), you can also get a supply of diapers. We’ll send them to you every month at no extra cost.
Kids’ programs
If your child needs more support in or outside school, we can help you find programs, like sports, school uniforms and Ted E. Bear, M.D.® kids club.
Choose or change health plans
Choose or change health plans
Remember to choose Aetna Better Health of Maryland when it’s time for enrollment. You have a few options:
Online: Visit Maryland HealthChoice enrollment.
By phone: Call Maryland HealthChoice at 1-855-642-8572. You can also call to ask for a paper application. Tell them you choose Aetna Better Health of Maryland as your plan.
By mail: Did you complete a paper application? If so, send it to the address on the form.
Switching to Aetna Better Health
Already enrolled in a health plan? You can switch to Aetna Better Health at certain times during the year.
Haven’t applied for Medicaid yet?
The first step is applying for Maryland HealthChoice benefits. Once you enroll, you can choose Aetna Better Health of Maryland as your plan.