CIGNA Offers Assistance In Texas To People Impacted By Hurricane Ike

Main Category: Aid / Disasters
Also Included In: Health Insurance / Medical Insurance
Article Date: 15 Sep 2008 - 1:00 PDT

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CIGNA (NYSE:CI) announced that it is temporarily lifting certain medical and pharmacy restrictions in order to aid Texas individuals impacted by Hurricane Ike.

People insured by CIGNA in the impacted counties in the state of Texas can refill prescriptions early without prior approval and access care at any health care professional (in-network or out-of-network) at in-network rates. In addition, CIGNA is waiving authorizations for hospital admissions, emergency medical and dental care as well access to needed specialists without receiving prior approvals. CIGNA will also replace any lost or damaged medications.

"The health and well-being of the individuals we serve is our primary concern," said Susan Gaca, Director, CIGNA Disaster Response Team. "We hope that during times such as this, these actions will provide some relief to those impacted."

This temporary measure is in place until September 19, 2008.

Customers with questions or concerns are encouraged to call the customer service phone number on their CIGNA ID card or the CIGNA nationwide customer service telephone number at 1.800.CIGNA24 (1.800.244.6224) for additional information about the waivers.

About CIGNA HealthCare

CIGNA HealthCare, a health service organization based in Bloomfield, Conn., works to improve the health, well-being and security of the people we serve. A leading provider of employee benefit services and programs, CIGNA HealthCare offers a broad array of medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy benefits plans and coverage. We also build and provide health and wellness coaching programs and information tools designed to improve health and help people in their health care decision-making. "CIGNA HealthCare" and the "Tree of Life" logo are registered service marks of CIGNA Intellectual Property, Inc., licensed for use by CIGNA Corporation (NYSE:CI) and its operating subsidiaries, including Connecticut General Life Insurance Company. All products and services are provided exclusively by such operating subsidiaries, and not by CIGNA Corporation.

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