About us

Simplicity. Transparency. Versatility.

Creating unrivaled connections

Meritain Health® is committed to optimizing your health benefits. We take pride in being one of the nation’s largest third party administrators (TPAs), and a subsidiary of Aetna® and Fortune 6 company CVS Health®.

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1.5 million members nationwide

We’re the second largest TPA* in the nation

* Ranked by 2021 benefits claims revenue; Business Insurance, May 2022.

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91% average retention rate

Over the last three years (2020 – 2022)

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Subsidiary of Aetna® and CVS Health®

Access to over 1.6 million providers nationwide, unmatched network discounts and one of the largest pharmacies.

Our backstory

For 40 years, we’ve offered self-funded health care benefits administration for plan sponsors and health plans nationwide. We combine the strength of a national carrier, versatility of a TPA, and the ability to create benefit plans as unique as our customers. Plus, we have the ability to introduce progressive, seamless solutions through our TPA-of-choice partnerships with leading navigation companies and captive arrangements. Meritain Health is ready to meet your common—and not so common—self-funding challenges.  

And, by creating one-of-a-kind access and affordability, we’re proud to now support 1.5 million members nationwide. With access to over 1.6 million health care providers, competitive network discounts, leading point solutions and modern pharmacy plans, our plan sponsors and members enjoy quality care how they want to receive it, without sacrificing savings. 

With simplicity, transparency and versatility—we’ll make your health benefit goals a reality. 

How can we help you?

Member Services

For quickest service, dial the toll-free number on the back of your ID card.

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Provider Services

For 24-hour automated phone benefits and claims information, call us at 1.800.566.9311.

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