Cigna Hong Kong Launches Medical Insurance Solution for Diabetics
September 05 2017 - 5:00AM
JCN Newswire (English)
- Tailored medical coverage for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and
pre-diabetes patients
- Access to healthy lifestyle incentives and community support
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Mr. Ramsy Yeung (left), Chief Marketing Officer of Cigna
Hong Kong; Dr. Enoch Wu (middle), Specialist in Endocrinology,
Diabetes & Metabolism; and Ms. Kammie Yu (right), Founder,
Angel of Diabetic discuss the trends in diabetes, challenges and
support needed by diabetics in Hong Kong and announce the launch of
Cigna HealthFirst DiaMedic Plan. |
HONG KONG, Sept 5, 2017 - (ACN Newswire) - Cigna
Hong Kong has today launched Cigna HealthFirst DiaMedic Plan
("DiaMedic"), a medical insurance solution tailored to the needs of
individuals suffering from diabetes and pre-diabetes in Hong Kong.
One in 10 people in Hong Kong suffer from diabetes[1], and the Hong
Kong Hospital Authority reported a 31.5% increase in patients
seeking consultation between 2009/10 and 2014/15[2]. DiaMedic is
specifically designed to address the rising medical bills of these
patients, who are frequently denied medical insurance coverage or
face large premiums.
According to a recent survey conducted by local diabetes patient
support group Angel of Diabetic ("AOD"), over 90% of diabetics want
medical insurance but only around 32% are protected by a medical
insurance plan. The survey also found that some diabetes patients
have been denied medical insurance (55%), and have had
diabetes-related complications excluded from their policy
(30%).
"Cigna understands that people in Hong Kong who are at risk of
diabetes, or are already a diabetic, find it difficult to obtain
adequate protection locally. This is why we developed Cigna
HealthFirst DiaMedic Plan, which offers a holistic solution to
address Hong Kong people's diabetes rehabilitation needs," said Mr.
Ramsy Yeung, Chief Marketing Officer, Cigna Hong Kong.
"While diabetes is a chronic disease, it can be effectively managed
through a combination of smart diet, exercise and medicine.
Patients with manageable conditions can live a normal life through
community support and contact with others afflicted with the
disease. We have introduced additional health and well-being
related features to DiaMedic, to offer a comprehensive medical
insurance plan to help people manage their health proactively and
cultivate a healthier lifestyle with tailored services and
rewards," added Mr. Yeung.
In addition to reimbursements of most incurred expenses for
in-patient treatment[3], DiaMedic provides for up to 12 General
Practitioner Outpatient Consultations every policy year. Customers
with inpatient treatment due to diabetes will be assisted by a
designated Care Manager upon hospital admission, in-hospital
support and post-discharge follow-ups.
Customers are entitled to a free annual diabetic medical check-up
under DiaMedic. They can enjoy an annual health reward of up to
HK$3,500 based on the results of their latest report[4]. A one-year
free trial of the premium version of a top healthcare mobile app is
also available, to help customers monitor their blood glucose level
and support a healthy lifestyle. Customers will also be
automatically enrolled as a member of Angel of Diabetic, where they
can join classes on healthy lifestyles, receive diabetes-related
consultation services and, most importantly, receive support from
others facing the same situation as they strive towards a healthier
lifestyle.
"Cigna is dedicated to providing the right solutions to meet Hong
Kong's diverse medical insurance needs. The Cigna HealthFirst
DiaMedic Plan demonstrates our mission to improve the health,
well-being, and sense of security not only of our customers, but of
the whole community where we live and work," concluded Mr.
Yeung.
About Cigna Corporation
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, behavioural health, pharmacy,
vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products including
group life, accident and disability insurance. Cigna maintains
sales capability in over 30 countries and jurisdictions, and has
more than 95 million customer relationships throughout the
world.
About Cigna Hong Kong
Since its presence in Hong Kong in 1933, Cigna has been offering
insurance solutions at the right place and the right time,
providing advice to customers throughout the different stages of
their life journeys. Cigna delivers comprehensive health and
wellness solutions to employers, employees and individual
customers. Leveraging an extensive global healthcare network, Cigna
provides group medical benefits that are suitable for international
companies with a worldwide workforce, but also tailors
cost-effective plans for local small and medium-sized enterprises
that fit specific needs of the company and its employees. For
individual customers, Cigna offers a full suite of health insurance
products that caters for consumers' diverse needs. For more
details, please visit www.cigna.com.hk.
Notes:
[1] Source: Hospital Authority, Hong Kong
(http://bit.ly/2wBH9mC)
[2] Source: Centre for Health Protection, Department of Health,
Let's beat diabetes, World Health Day, 7 April 2016, P.9
(http://gia.info.gov.hk/general/201604/07/P201604070251_0251_162590.pdf)
[3] For more details of coverage, please refer to the Benefit
Schedule of Cigna HealthFirst DiaMedic Plan.
[4] For more details on the eligibility of the annual health
reward, please refer to the "Health Reward" section under the
"Important Information" section of the relevant product
brochure.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Cigna Worldwide Life Insurance Co. Ltd. & Cigna Worldwide
General Insurance Co. Ltd.
Stella Tsang
Email: stella.tsang@cigna.com
Tel: +852 2539 9327
Source: Cigna Hong Kong
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