Cigna and Cigna Foundation Take Steps to Help People Affected by Hurricane Harvey
August 28 2017 - 2:52PM
Business Wire
- Free 24x7 telephone help line opened to
support all affected Texas residents through Oct. 15
- Prescription refill restrictions lifted
in South and Central Texas counties
- Prior authorization requirements waived
for acute medical care and behavioral health services in affected
areas
- Cigna Foundation makes grant to
American Red Cross, employee contributions will be matched
Cigna (NYSE: CI) and the Cigna Foundation are taking a number of
steps to help people in South and Central Texas who are affected by
Hurricane Harvey.
The company is expanding access to its 24x7 telephone help
line to provide personal assistance and support for all
residents in affected areas. Phone lines are staffed with qualified
clinicians who are available to speak with people about how to cope
with loss, anxiety, stress or other issues resulting from the
hurricane.
In addition, Cigna and Cigna-HealthSpring have lifted
prescription refill restrictions (“too soon to refill”) for
customers in counties throughout South and Central Texas, and have
also waived prior authorization requirements for acute medical care
and behavioral health services in affected areas. (These areas may
expand based on the path of the storm.)
To aid in the recovery efforts, the Cigna Foundation is making a
$100,000 donation to the American Red Cross and the company is also
activating an internal website that will enable Cigna employees to
request matching funds for their donations to the Red Cross.
“We are all saddened by the loss and devastation from Hurricane
Harvey and the disruption it has caused in people’s lives,” said
David Figliuzzi, executive director of the Cigna Foundation. “Our
hearts go out to everyone in South and Central Texas affected by
the hurricane and hope that this donation will help them with their
recovery. We also encourage anyone affected by the hurricane to use
Cigna's 24x7 telephone help line if they need support and
assistance during this stressful and difficult time.”
People who do not have health benefits or employee assistance
program benefits with Cigna can call a special toll-free number -
866.912.1687 - 24 hours a day through October 15.
Customers who have health benefits or employee assistance
program benefits with Cigna should call the telephone number on
their Cigna I.D. card or 800.244.6224.
Cigna also offers helpful online resources for physical, mental
and emotional self-care during turbulent times, including
hurricanes and floods. Resources are available on
CignaBehavioral.com in the Disaster Resource Center, in English and
Español.
About the Cigna Foundation
The Cigna Foundation, founded in 1962, is a private foundation
funded by contributions from Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) and its
subsidiaries. The Cigna Foundation is committed to working together
with nonprofit organizations that are creating innovative
approaches to improving the health and security of individuals and
communities everywhere. The Foundation’s primary grant making focus
is on health equity, with an emphasis on sharing the expertise and
energies of Cigna's people with our nonprofit partners.
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 Connecticut General Life Insurance Company,
Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Life Insurance Company of
North America and Cigna Life Insurance Company of New York. 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 95 million customer relationships throughout the world. To
learn more about Cigna®, including links to follow us on Facebook
or Twitter, visit www.cigna.com.
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