BLOOMFIELD, Conn., April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- To make it easier
for customers to access an emergency dental consult during the
COVID-19 pandemic, Cigna announced it is launching Dental Virtual
Care.
"We fast-tracked our efforts to launch Cigna Dental Virtual Care
to help dentists and their patients access an urgent dental consult
while minimizing their risk of COVID-19 exposure," said
Frederick E. Scardellette, Vice
President, Cigna Dental & Vision. "This virtual solution is a
simple and convenient option to help our customers access care
during this unprecedented time."
Keeping emergency oral health issues from crowded emergency
rooms is critically important to minimize the transmission of
COVID-19, which is why the American Dental
Association recommends customers are screened for dental
emergencies using teledentistry.
Dental virtual care will be available through Cigna's growing
network of dental providers who offer teledentistry. The company is
also partnering with The TeleDentists, a national virtual care
dental provider with more than 300 dentists. Through a video
consultation, licensed dentists can triage urgent situations such
as pain, infection, and swelling and guide the customer on next
steps. If necessary, the dentist will prescribe medications, such
as antibiotics and non-narcotic pain relievers.
Cigna Dental Virtual Care will be available this month to over
16 million dental customers enrolled in Cigna's employer-sponsored
insurance plans1 at no cost through May 31, 2020. The service will continue post
pandemic, subject to state regulations and benefit plan design.
This virtual care solution is part of Cigna Dental Health
Connect, a suite of clinical programs designed to help
employers provide meaningful dental care services tailored for
their workforce.
Customers who need an urgent dental consult should call their
dentist and ask if they offer teledentistry or use
myCigna.com to access The TeleDentists.
About Cigna
Cigna Corporation is a global health service company dedicated
to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we
serve. Cigna delivers choice, predictability, affordability and
access to quality care through integrated capabilities and
connected, personalized solutions that advance whole person health.
All products and services are provided exclusively by or through
operating subsidiaries of Cigna Corporation, including Cigna Health
and Life Insurance Company, Cigna Life Insurance Company of
New York, Express Scripts
companies or their affiliates, and Life Insurance Company of
North America. 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 170 million
customer relationships throughout the world. To learn more about
Cigna®, including links to follow us on Facebook or Twitter, visit
www.cigna.com.
Media Contact
Ellie
Polack
1 (860) 902-4906
elinor.polack@cigna.com
1 Availability is subject to state
law
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