Cigna Foundation Donates $100,000 to American Red Cross for Hurricane Florence Relief
September 14 2018 - 4:30PM
Business Wire
The Cigna Foundation is donating $100,000 to the American Red
Cross for Hurricane Florence relief efforts and will match Cigna
employee donations made to the American Red Cross and other
certified organizations.
“Our hearts go out to everyone in the affected areas and we are
committed to supporting the relief efforts of the American Red
Cross and other organizations. We also encourage anyone feeling
stressed or anxious about the hurricane to use our 24x7 telephone
help line, which is available to all people in affected
communities. Working together with national and local relief
organizations, we hope to help make this difficult time easier for
all those impacted,” said Mary Engvall, executive director of the
Cigna Foundation.
For all residents in affected areas, Cigna is providing access
to its 24x7 telephone help line. Phone lines are staffed with
qualified clinicians who are available to speak with people about
how to cope with anxiety, stress or other issues. People who do not
have health benefits or employee assistance program benefits with
Cigna can call toll-free 866.912.1687. Customers who have
health benefits or employee assistance program benefits with Cigna
should call the telephone number on their Cigna ID card or call
800.244.6224.
Cigna (NYSE: CI), a global health service company, is helping
people cope with Hurricane Florence by working to ensure customers
have access to the pharmacy and medical care they need.
Medical telehealth services are available at no cost through
Sept. 27 to Cigna customers who have been affected by the hurricane
or evacuated:
- For MDLIVE, visit
www.mdliveforcigna.com or call 888.726.3171, then provide the code
FLORENCE
- For Amwell, visit
www.amwellforcigna.com or call 855.667.9722, then provide the code
FLORENCE
Cigna has lifted prescription refill requirements in all
affected states through Oct. 10, 2018. Additionally, in Georgia,
North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, more flexibility will
be allowed for prior authorizations, pre-certifications and
referrals for medical care and filing claims. If in-network
services or providers are not available due to the hurricane,
out-of-network services will be covered at the in-network benefit
level through Sept. 25.
Customers with questions on any aspect of their pharmacy or
medical care may call the number on their customer ID card or call
800.244.6224. Customers who have a smartphone may access their ID
card and other personal health benefits information through the
myCigna app, which is available as a free download at the
Apple iTunes App Store and the Android Market on Google
Play.
Cigna also provides a list of online resources for physical and
mental self-care during challenging times, including hurricanes,
which are available in English and Spanish in the Disaster Resource
Center on Cigna's website.
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 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 over 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. For more
information about Cigna's proposed acquisition of Express Scripts,
please visit www.advancinghealthcare.com.
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