History of Aetna in Timeline
Aetna is an American managed health care company offering various insurance plans (medical, pharmaceutical, dental, etc.) through employer-sponsored programs and Medicare. It operates in the health insurance sector, providing both traditional and consumer-directed healthcare options. Aetna became a subsidiary of CVS Health on November 28, 2018, marking a significant shift in its corporate structure.
2000: Disclosure of Aetna's Slaveowner Life Insurance Policies
In 2000, Deadria Farmer-Paellmann disclosed that Aetna had issued life insurance policies to slaveowners covering the lives of their slaves from approximately 1853 to 1860.
2002: Lawsuit Filed Against Aetna for Slavery Reparations
In 2002, Deadria Farmer-Paellmann filed a suit in federal court against Aetna, CSX, and Fleet, seeking reparations for the descendants of slaves, alleging they were unjustly enriched by slavery and its lasting effects.
2005: Aetna Campaign Contributions
From 2005 through 2009, Aetna contributed $56,250 to Senator Max Baucus.
2006: Nationwide Boycott Announced Against Aetna
In 2006, Deadria Farmer-Paellmann announced a nationwide boycott of Aetna due to the issue of reparations for its policies covering slaves.
2008: Aetna Lobbying Spending Compared
In 2009, Aetna's lobbying spending by March was up 41 percent compared to the same period in 2008.
January 2009: Aetna Lobbying Spending
In January 2009, Aetna spent $809,793 on lobbying.
March 2009: Aetna Lobbying Spending
By the end of March 2009, Aetna had spent $809,793 on lobbying, which was up 41 percent from the same period in 2008.
November 28, 2018: Aetna becomes a subsidiary of CVS Health
On November 28, 2018, Aetna became a subsidiary of CVS Health.
Mentioned in this timeline
Insurance is a risk management tool where one party pays...
Life insurance is a contract where an insurer pays a...
Trending
22 minutes ago Guardiola praises Rayan Cherki, Semenyo calls him world's best, City wants him.
23 minutes ago Exciting Premier League Clash: Chelsea vs Manchester City Featuring Nico O'Reilly
23 minutes ago Renegades Face Aviators: UFL Showdown Live Stream and Game Preparation
23 minutes ago Arnold Palmer: Remembering Golf's 'The King' and His Enduring Legacy
24 minutes ago Republicans Defy Trump on Filibuster, Noncitizens' Voting Rights Debated, Cloture Explained.
1 hour ago Telemundo's Rise: The 'Bad Bunny Effect' Challenges Univision's Dominance Among US Hispanics
Popular
Paula White-Cain is a prominent American televangelist and key figure...
William Franklin Graham III commonly known as Franklin Graham is...
Melania Trump is a Slovenian-American former model who served as...
Eric Swalwell is an American lawyer and politician currently serving...
J D Vance is an American politician and author He...
XXXTentacion born Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy was a controversial yet...