CIGNA Corporation : Shriners Hospitals for Children Joins Cigna's National Network
05/31/2012| 10:05am US/Eastern
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Cigna (NYSE:CI) and Shriners Hospitals for Children® have
reached agreement on a three-year contract that adds all 20 of Shriners'
U.S. hospitals in 16 states and their more than 200 employed doctors to
Cigna's network. Under the agreement, which is effective June 1, people
enrolled in a Cigna health plan will be eligible to receive covered
services at in-network rates.
"We're very pleased to add Shriners Hospitals for Children to Cigna's
national network," said Thomas Garvey, Cigna's national vice president
for network and medical cost management. "Each year thousands of
families turn to a Shriners hospital when their children need care, and
now, families enrolled in a Cigna health plan will have the security
that comes from having these hospitals and services included in Cigna's
national network."
"At Shriners Hospitals for Children we improve the lives of our patients
by focusing on providing the highest quality care in a family centered
environment. We are pleased to be expanding our relationship with Cigna
and making our services available to Cigna customers," said Scott R.
Laubisch, vice president, Shriners Hospitals for Children.
About Shriners Hospitals for Children®
Shriners Hospitals for Children is changing lives every day through
innovative pediatric specialty care, world-class research and
outstanding medical education. The 22 hospitals in the United States,
Canada and Mexico provide advanced care for children with orthopedic
conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate. In
the United States, Shriners Hospitals for Children are located in
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana,
Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South
Carolina, Texas, Utah and Washington. Shriners Hospitals for Children®
is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and relies on the generosity of
donors. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted
by law.
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 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
and vision care benefits, and other related products including group
disability, life, and accident coverage. Cigna has sales capability in
30 countries and jurisdictions, with approximately 70 million customer
relationships throughout the world. To learn more about Cigna®,
including links to follow us on Facebook or Twitter, visit www.cigna.com.
Cigna Corporation
Mark Slitt, 860-226-2092
mark.slitt@cigna.com
or
Fabiana
Lowe, 813-281-7164
filowe@shrinenet.org
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