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Cigna (NYSE: CI) is expanding its health plan offerings for Indiana residents, providing affordable coverage options in eight counties starting from the 2023 Open Enrollment Period, which begins on Nov. 1, 2022. The plans include features such as $0 deductibles, virtual primary care through MDLIVE, and cost-effective prescription drug options. Cigna will also host a health improvement event at the Indianapolis Zoo on Nov. 12, offering free biometric screenings and health coaching. The initiative aims to enhance access to healthcare in Indiana, promoting community health and wellness.

Cigna is expanding its Medicare Advantage (MA) offerings to southwest Ohio and northern Kentucky, introducing plans with $0 premiums and enhanced benefits. This expansion, available to Medicare-eligible customers during the Annual Election Period from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, will take effect on Jan. 1, 2023. New counties included are Brown, Clermont, and others in Ohio, as well as several in Kentucky. Plans feature services such as dental, vision, fitness benefits, and transportation, catering to diverse needs and budgets.

Cigna is expanding its Medicare Advantage presence in the Cleveland area, launching several new plans for Medicare-eligible customers during the Annual Election Period from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Plans feature $0 premiums and benefits like dental, vision, and financial wellness incentives. New offerings include various Medicare Advantage plans available in Mahoning, Portage, Stark, and Trumbull counties, effective Jan. 1, 2023. Cigna aims to enhance access to affordable healthcare, catering to diverse lifestyles and budgets, including options for individuals eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.

The Board of Directors of Cigna Corporation has declared a cash dividend of $1.12 per share, payable on December 21, 2022. Shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 6, 2022 will be eligible. This decision reflects Cigna's commitment to returning value to its shareholders while ensuring continued investment in health services. Cigna operates globally, delivering health solutions to over 190 million customers, fundamentally aiming to enhance their health and well-being.

Cigna is launching Medicare Advantage plans for the first time in New York, including New York City's five boroughs. These plans, available during the Annual Election Period from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, will take effect on Jan. 1, 2023. Notably, they include $0 premium options and added benefits like dental allowances, caregiver support, and fitness benefits. The plans will be offered in 10 counties, including Bronx and Queens, providing members with flexibility through PPO plans. Cigna aims to enhance healthcare access and services for Medicare-eligible customers.

Cigna is expanding its Medicare Advantage plans in the Miami area, introducing options in Broward and Palm Beach counties for the first time. The plans, featuring $0 premiums, will be available to Medicare-eligible customers starting January 1, 2023, during the Annual Election Period from October 15 to December 7, 2022. Key benefits include $0 copays for primary care visits, dental allowances, and meal delivery after hospital discharge. Cigna aims to offer more affordable healthcare choices to Floridians, emphasizing its trusted provider networks.

Cigna Corporation introduced the Evernorth Vitality Index, a new tool designed to measure health and vitality for personal, business, and community impact. The index derives insights from a study involving over 10,000 American adults, revealing that less than 20% of Americans maintain high vitality levels, with Generation Z showing the lowest levels. Cigna also announced a $1 million partnership with YMCA of the USA to enhance community vitality through programming in five cities. The initiative aims to improve health, workforce retention, and productivity in a post-pandemic recovery.

Express Scripts, part of Cigna's Evernorth, has partnered with Centene to manage pharmacy benefits for around 20 million members beginning January 2024. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance access and affordability of prescription medications and will utilize Express Scripts' extensive pharmacy network. The partnership follows a competitive bidding process and is expected to drive better health outcomes through improved detection and care.

Cigna (NYSE: CI) is set to offer individual health plan options in four South Carolina counties during the 2023 Open Enrollment Period, starting Nov. 1. The plans will feature virtual primary care via MDLIVE, $0 deductible options, and affordable prescription drugs, including copays as low as $0 to $25 for preferred generics. Residents in Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester, and Horry counties will benefit from comprehensive healthcare coverage, digital tools, and incentives for healthy behaviors. The enrollment period runs until Jan. 15, 2023, with plans effective starting Jan. 1, 2023.