Aetna employer health plans in Nevada
Who Aetna insures among Nevada employers and what those plans pay in premium and broker compensation, and what the Aetna network pays physicians.
Aetna employer health plans in Nevada at a glance
What the data shows
Aetna insures 25 employer health plans in Nevada (7% of 335 insured large plans), 5th of 8 carrier groups; UnitedHealthcare (95), Anthem (Elevance Health) (74) hold more.
Aetna has grown 9% in Nevada since 2020, from 23 plans.
Most of these plans cover 100–499 people (17 plans); 1 cover 1,000 or more.
Median premium per person covered was $6,005, 9% above the Nevada all-carrier median of $5,519. Benefit design and group mix differ, so this is not a price comparison.
84% of these plans reported broker or agent pay on their Aetna contracts; where paid, the median was 4.1% of premium (middle half 0.6%–5.2%).
In Aetna commercial, 28 of the 50 Employer 50 services have a Nevada benchmark, at a median of 106% of Medicare across those services.
Aetna plans in Nevada, 2020–2024
| Form year | Plans | Persons covered | Share of state | Median premium / person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 23 | 13,309 | 8% | $4,736 |
| 2021 | 26 | 8,677 | 9% | $5,083 |
| 2022 | 28 | 10,552 | 9% | $5,307 |
| 2023 | 30 | 9,761 | 8% | $5,692 |
| 2024 | 25 | 7,228 | 7% | $6,005 |
| 2025 (partial) | 11 | 3,971 | 6% | $2,282 |
Plan size
| Persons covered | Plans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 100 | 5 | 20% |
| 100–499 | 17 | 68% |
| 500–999 | 2 | 8% |
| 1,000–4,999 | 1 | 4% |
| 5,000 or more | 0 | 0% |
Premiums and broker pay
| Measure | Aetna | All carriers, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Median premium per person covered | $6,005 | $5,519 |
| Premium per person, middle half | $3,523–$7,941 | $4,127–$6,978 |
| Plans reporting broker or agent pay | 84% | 85% |
| Median broker pay, % of premium | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| Broker pay, middle half | 0.6%–5.2% | 3.5%–5.9% |
| Median broker pay per person covered | $113 | $242 |
Industries
Aetna's Nevada employer clients are concentrated in administrative and support services (3 plans) and manufacturing (3), followed by accommodation and food services (3).
| Industry | Plans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support services | 3 | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 12% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 12% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 12% |
| Professional and technical services | 2 | 8% |
| Construction | 2 | 8% |
Aetna employer clients in Nevada
23 employers in Nevada have a Aetna major-medical contract, 1 of them covering 1,000 or more people. For each one Medlyze has the plan year, the broker on each contract and what that broker was paid, and compiles the list for a state, an industry or a single employer on request.
| Employer | Persons covered | Plan year ends | Broker | Broker pay, % of premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employer name | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked |
| Employer name | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked |
| Employer name | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked |
What the Aetna network pays physicians in Nevada
| Service | Code | Median | Middle half | % of Medicare | Other networks, median | Provider groups |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic heart catheterization with coronary angiography | 93458 | $312 | $312–$356 | 109% | $358 | 50 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic complete with Doppler | 93306 | $71 | $71–$81 | 105% | $84 | 50 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), complete | 93000 | $15 | $15–$18 | 96% | $23 | 50 |
| Nuclear stress test (SPECT myocardial perfusion) | 78452 | $77 | $77–$85 | 103% | $89 | 49 |
| Treadmill stress test, complete | 93015 | $73 | $73–$84 | 99% | $97 | 46 |
| Cataract removal with lens implant | 66984 | $582 | $553–$658 | 126% | $651 | 59 |
| Abdominal ultrasound, complete | 76700 | $44 | $39–$58 | 118% | $53 | 114 |
| Bone density scan (DXA), axial | 77080 | $47 | $37–$80 | 119% | $67 | 108 |
| CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 74177 | $385 | $342–$482 | 128% | $396 | 118 |
| CT chest without contrast | 71250 | $211 | $165–$296 | 159% | $237 | 118 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views | 71046 | $12 | $11–$15 | 120% | $14 | 115 |
| MRI brain without and with contrast | 70553 | $550 | $447–$612 | 174% | $580 | 115 |
| MRI cervical spine without contrast | 72141 | $425 | $298–$550 | 223% | $362 | 111 |
| MRI knee (lower-extremity joint) without contrast | 73721 | $413 | $324–$550 | 202% | $383 | 113 |
| MRI lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $425 | $318–$550 | 222% | $360 | 113 |
Professional fee only: facility, implant and anesthesia charges are not included. Limited: rates come from a sample of providers, and groups are counted only in specialties that perform the service.
Carriers in Nevada
| Carrier | Plans | Share | Median premium / person | Median broker % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other insurers (regional and local plans) | 127 | 38% | $5,753 | 5.0% |
| UnitedHealthcare | 95 | 28% | $5,114 | 5.1% |
| Anthem (Elevance Health) | 74 | 22% | $5,237 | 4.0% |
| Cigna | 31 | 9% | $2,266 | 5.3% |
| Aetna | 25 | 7% | $6,005 | 4.1% |
| Kaiser Permanente | 25 | 7% | $9,661 | 4.7% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 9 | 3% | $7,214 | 5.0% |
| Humana | 1 | 0% | $3,294 | – |
Aetna in other states
FAQ
How many Nevada employers have Aetna health insurance?
25 employer health plans in Nevada reported a Aetna major-medical contract in their 2024 filings, covering 7,228 persons. Self-funded plans that Aetna only administers are not counted.
What is Aetna's share of the Nevada insured employer market?
7% of insured large employer health plans, 5th of 8 carrier groups by plan count.
How much do brokers earn on Aetna plans in Nevada?
Where broker or agent pay was reported, the median was 4.1% of premium (4.8% across all carriers in Nevada).
Can I see the figures for a specific employer?
Yes. Brokers can request an Employer Account Brief on one employer, or a Prospect List for this market. Employers can request a Plan Cost Benchmark for their own plan. Use the request form on this page.
About these numbers
- Plans counted: the 25 Nevada employer health plans with a Aetna major-medical contract in their 2024 filings. Self-funded plans that Aetna only administers are not counted here.
- Premium and broker figures: 24 contracts with 20+ persons covered and a reported premium; broker percentages use the 21 contracts that reported broker or agent pay.
- Network rates: Aetna commercial, professional fees only, from a sample of providers.
- Full method and limits: how the employer health plan data is built.