Elektra Health and Aetna Better Health of Illinois Collaborate to Offer Members Menopausal Care & Support

Elektra Health, a leading virtual menopause and midlife care provider, today announced a new collaboration with Aetna Better Health® of Illinois, a CVS Health® company. Through this collaboration, eligible Aetna Better Health of Illinois members will now have access to Elektra’s comprehensive, insurance-covered, virtual care platform that offers evidence-based medical care, coaching and peer support.

A recent study indicated that while about half of women ages 40 through 64 experience symptoms related to perimenopause or menopause, only 8% of those women actually receive a diagnosis. Elektra Health’s model blends board-certified menopause clinicians, coaching, and community resources into one digital experience to support the 1.3 million women in the U.S. who enter menopause every year. Members can schedule telehealth visits within just a matter of days, receive prescriptions through their health plan, and engage with Elektra’s coaches and peer community during the menopause transition and beyond.

“Women’s health needs evolve throughout life and menopause is a critical stage that can bring significant physical and emotional changes,” said Melanie Fernando, CEO of Aetna Better Health of Illinois. “Providing timely access to personalized care and innovative tools reinforces our commitment to helping women achieve their best health. With 80% of patients preferring digital solutions to manage their health, accessible coordinated care empowers women to thrive at every age and every stage.”

“The menopause transition can be a time of profound change, and too many women navigate it without the care and support they deserve. Together with Aetna Better Health of Illinois, Elektra is tackling this access gap head on for the 51% of Illinois residents impacted by menopause,” said Jannine Versi, CEO, Elektra Health. “Our model—offering members timely access to trusted clinicians, coaches, and community resources—equips women to take control of their symptoms and improve near-term quality of life while also strengthening health outcomes for the decades ahead.”

Aetna Better Health of Illinois serves over 360,000 Medicaid members in 102 counties. The health plan offers value-added benefits and best practices that have proven positive results in utilization, health gap closures and member satisfaction. For more information about Elektra’s menopause and midlife health services, Aetna Better Health of Illinois members can find out more at elektrahealth.com/lp/abhil/

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About Elektra Health
Elektra is a virtual healthcare provider offering personalized medical care and support to empower the 50+ million midlife women in the U.S. navigating menopause. Its first-of-its-kind platform combines virtual care from board-certified clinicians with expertise from real coaches and educational resources created by Elektra MDs. In 2024, Elektra became the first (and remains the only) virtual menopause provider to accept both commercial and government-insured patients. Elektra is backed by top investors — Equal Opportunity Ventures, UPMC Enterprises, Wavemaker 360, Flare Capital Partners, Catalyst by Wellstar, and Alexis Ohanian’s 776 Fund — and has partnered with leading healthcare organizations including Oscar Health, EmblemHealth, MVP Health Care, MetroPlusHealth, and Mass General Brigham Health Plan. Together, we are on a mission to reimagine women’s health as we age, starting with perimenopause.

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