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Hometown Pediatrics

Aetna Pediatrician Accepting New Patients.

Hometown Pediatrics is in-network with Aetna commercial plans including Open Choice PPO, Open Access HMO, and Elect Choice EPO. 7 providers at our Wall and Freehold offices.

About Aetna

Aetna is a national health insurer under CVS Health, with a network of over 850,000 physicians and 6,900 hospitals across the country. In New Jersey, Aetna offers HMO, PPO, EPO, and POS plan types through employer-sponsored coverage. Members get the Aetna Health app with digital ID cards, deductible tracking, and claims management. Note: Aetna commercial plans are separate from Aetna Better Health, which is Aetna's Medicaid managed care plan for NJ FamilyCare.

Who is eligible?

Aetna commercial plans are available through employer-sponsored coverage in New Jersey. Aetna is not currently on the GetCoveredNJ marketplace for 2026. Unlike NJ FamilyCare, there are no income limits — eligibility depends on your employer's plan offerings.

Whats covered

  • Well-child visits and annual physicals
  • Immunizations and vaccines
  • Sick visits (copay varies by plan)
  • National network — 850,000+ providers, 6,900+ hospitals
  • Lab work and diagnostic testing
  • Vision and hearing screenings
  • Mental health and behavioral services
  • Aetna Health app with digital ID and deductible tracking
  • Pediatric dental and vision (ACA essential health benefit)
  • CVS Health integration for pharmacy and health services

Accepted plans

Horizon NJ Health

Horizon BCBS of NJ

Aetna Better Health

NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid)

Blue Cross Blue Shield

United

Cigna*

Oxford**

Aetna

Affordable Health Network

Amerihealth

Benefit Concepts

CCN

CHA

CHN

Choice Care

Family Choice Health Alliance

First Health

Intergroup Services

Magnacare

Medichoice

Metlife

Multiplan / PHCS

One Health Plan

Oscar (only QualCare network)

Qualcare

US Family Health

* Excluding CignaLocal

** Excluding Metro NY and Garden State Network

Don't see your plan? Call (732) 280-6455 — we can check your coverage or discuss self-pay rates.

Common questions

How do I verify that Hometown Pediatrics is in my Aetna network?
Search for us on Aetna's DocFind tool at aetna.com/docfind. Look up Watchung Pediatrics and select your specific plan type. You can also call Aetna member services at 1-888-792-3862.
Which Hometown Pediatrics locations accept Aetna?
Both locations. Our Wall, NJ office (3350 Route 138, Suite 126) and our Freehold, NJ office (495 Iron Bridge Rd, Suite 1) are both in-network with Aetna commercial plans.
What's the difference between Aetna and Aetna Better Health?
Aetna is a commercial insurance plan you get through your employer. Aetna Better Health is Aetna's Medicaid managed care plan for NJ FamilyCare members. They have separate networks, separate websites, and separate member ID cards. We accept both.
Does Aetna cover my child when traveling out of state?
It depends on your plan type. PPO plans (Open Choice) cover care at any provider nationwide, in or out of network. EPO plans are in-network only except for emergencies. HMO plans are generally limited to your service area but cover emergencies anywhere.
Is Aetna available on the NJ marketplace?
No. Aetna exited the ACA marketplace nationwide as of 2026. However, Aetna commercial plans are still available through employer-sponsored coverage in New Jersey. If you need an individual plan, GetCoveredNJ has five other carriers.

Our locations

Wall, NJ

3350 State Route 138, Suite 126, Building 2
Wall, NJ 07719

(732) 280-6455

Freehold, NJ

495 Iron Bridge Rd, Suite 1
Freehold, NJ 07728

(732) 577-0047