Behavioral Health Business November 24, 2025
Aetna, the insurance arm of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), is launching an inaugural neurodiversity navigation program for its commercial customers beginning in January 2026.
There has already been widespread demand and interest in a navigation component; Miriam Ferreira, vice president of mental well-being at Aetna, told Behavioral Health Business. The company plans to focus on expanding access and increasing enrollment in the program’s first year.
“It can feel overwhelming to individuals with neurodivergent disorders to navigate systems and even to get an initial diagnosis for their condition,” Ferreira said. “The program will help our members connect with the right physicians, PCPs and behavioral providers to address their condition.”
Ferreira cited the sharp rise in autism and intellectual disability disorder (IDD)...
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