Cigna to Offer Individual and Family Plans in Chicago Area
October 19 2016 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
- New Cigna Connect individual medical
plans will be offered both on and off the federal public
marketplace for January 1, 2017 coverage
- Majority of providers affiliated with
AMITA Health™ and Presence Health®
- Plans will be offered in five area
counties: Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kankakee, and Will
Cigna (NYSE: CI), already a leading provider of
employer-sponsored group health plans in Illinois and across the
United States, is introducing new individual and family medical
plans in the Chicago area, both on and off the federal public
marketplace. The new plans, called Cigna Connect, will take effect
on January 1, 2017.
Cigna Connect individual and family medical plans will feature a
range of plan designs and price points, and be offered in five
Chicago-area counties during the fall 2016 enrollment period, which
starts on November 1 for plans effective on or after January 1,
2017: Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kankakee, and Will counties.
The majority of primary care physicians, hospitals and specialty
practices chosen to participate in the Cigna Connect network are
part of the AMITA Health and Presence Health systems.
Both AMITA Health and Presence Health are a part of Cigna’s
Collaborative Care program, a value-based model that aims to
improve patient access to health care, enhance care coordination,
and achieve the same population health goals as accountable care
organizations (ACOs): improved health, affordability and patient
experience. The commitment of AMITA Health and Presence Health to
affordable, high-quality, coordinated care played a significant
role in their being selected for participation in the new Cigna
Connect plans.
“The Cigna Connect plan will bring a new, cost-effective option
for quality health care to individuals and families in the Chicago
area, including those who are participating in the health insurance
marketplace for the first time,” said Mike Phillips, President,
Midwest Market, for Cigna. “Cigna Connect customers will also gain
access to highly personalized health care options including our
recently expanded telehealth services for the remote treatment of
typically minor medical conditions such as allergies, cold and flu,
and sinusitis; and our ‘One Guide’ digital and telephonic solution,
which helps our customers more easily identify and connect to
health care providers.”
“AMITA Health is partnering with Cigna to provide cost effective
access to health care services provided by physicians and medical
professionals who are highly focused on quality outcomes and
preventive care,” said Mark A. Frey AMITA Health President and
CEO. “With the exodus of payors that are willing to provide
value-based benefit plan options to individuals and families who
shop the exchange and individual market for coverage, we believe
Cigna’s new Individual and Family Plan benefit plan offering will
provide significant value to families in the communities served by
AMITA Health.”
“For our consumers, Cigna Connect products deliver greater
access to affordable insurance coverage focused on improving
individual health outcomes; aligning with Presence Health’s
commitment to providing quality, compassionate care to the
communities we serve,” said Presence Health President and CEO,
Michael Englehart.
About Cigna
Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company
dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being and
sense of security. All products and services are provided
exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna
Corporation, including Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company,
Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Life Insurance Company
of North America, Cigna Life Insurance Company of New York, or
their affiliates. Such products and services include an integrated
suite of health services, such as medical, dental, behavioral
health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits, and other related
products including group life, accident and disability insurance.
Cigna maintains sales capability in 30 countries and jurisdictions,
and has more than 90 million customer relationships throughout the
world. To learn more about Cigna®, including links to follow us on
Facebook or Twitter, visit www.cigna.com.
About AMITA Health
AMITA Health (www.AMITAhealth.org) is a joint operating company
formed by Adventist Midwest Health and Alexian Brothers Health
System. Headquartered in Arlington Heights, Ill., AMITA Health
employs nearly 12,000 associates at nine hospitals and more than 80
ambulatory/clinic locations. In addition, AMITA Health has an
extensive provider network of more than 3,000 physicians. AMITA
Health is the third largest health system in Illinois with
acute care and specialty hospitals located in the
Chicago suburbs of Bolingbrook, Elk Grove Village, Glendale
Heights, Hinsdale, Hoffman Estates and La Grange. The goal of AMITA
Health is to deliver the most efficient, highest quality,
faith-based care possible to communities across suburban
Chicago.
About Presence Health
Presence Health is the largest Catholic health system based in
Illinois. With over 150 sites of care, including 11 hospitals,
20,000 employees, 4,000 medical professionals Presence Health has a
revenue base of $2.5 billion.
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