Cigna Launches Medicare Advantage Plan in Kansas City

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KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Cigna CI, a leading provider of employer-sponsored group health plans in the state and across the U.S., has begun offering a Medicare Advantage health plan in Kansas City for the 2016 Medicare open enrollment period. The new offering represents an expansion of Cigna's product and clinical collaboration capabilities already in Missouri.

Customers who enroll in Cigna's Medicare Advantage plan, which has a $0 premium, will have access to care provided by the region's leading health care organizations. The network includes St. Luke's Health System, North Kansas City Hospital/Meritas, Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Providence Medical Center, Saint John Hospital, St. Mary's Medical Center and St. Joseph Medical Center and reaches more than 1,200 primary care doctors and specialists affiliated with these hospitals.

"Our Medicare Advantage plans bring even more value and access to quality care within reach for Medicare-eligible Americans in Kansas City," said Sheffield Young, general manager for Cigna's Medicare programs. "By working together with doctors and other health care professionals, we can help our customers receive personalized care at an affordable cost."

"Our products, services and network are built around understanding our customers. Expanding our presence in Kansas City means that we will now have the opportunity to help our customers gain access to greater quality care at every stage of life," said Frank Monahan, Cigna president for MidAmerica.

Cigna's physician engagement model centers on a collaborative relationship with health care professionals to tailor products and services specific to the needs of the Medicare population. For Cigna customers, this means that doctors spend more time understanding their health to identify possible health risks. By focusing on preventive care, doctors can diagnose health conditions early, which creates the opportunity for individuals to make healthy changes.

Cigna's 2016 Medicare options include a wide range of health and prescription drug plans, as well as supplemental plans. All plans offer extra benefits not covered under Original Medicare and are designed to help customers better manage their health while limiting out-of-pocket medical expenses. For 2016, Cigna will also offer its expanded fitness benefit with the Silver&Fit program.

Medicare beneficiaries can enroll in Cigna's 2016 Medicare Advantage plan during the annual election period, which runs from October 15, 2015 to December 7, 2015. To learn about complete plan details in Kansas City and access free educational materials, please call toll free 866-625-2504 seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or visit www.cignamedicare.com.

About Cigna

Cigna Corporation 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 89 million customer relationships throughout the world. To learn more about Cigna®, including links to follow us on Facebook or Twitter, visit www.cigna.com.

All Cigna products and services are provided exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna Corporation. The Cigna name, logos, and other Cigna marks are owned by Cigna Intellectual Property, Inc. This information is available for free in other languages. Please call our customer service number at 1-800-668-3813 (TTY 711), 8a.m. – 8p.m., 7 days a week. Esta información está disponible de forma gratuita en otros idiomas. Por favor, llame a nuestro servicio al cliente al 1-800-668-3813 (TTY 711), 8a.m. – 8p.m., 7 días de la semana. This information is not a complete description of benefits. Contact the plan for more information. Limitations, copayments, and restrictions may apply. Benefits, formulary, pharmacy network, provider network, premium and/or copayments/coinsurance may change on January 1 of each year. Cigna-HealthSpring is contracted with Medicare for PDP plans, HMO and PPO plans in select states, and with select State Medicaid programs. Enrollment in Cigna-HealthSpring depends on contract renewal.

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Cigna Corporation
Jim Angstadt, 215-761-8748
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