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CIGNA Offers Assistance to Individuals Impacted by CaliforniaWildfires

^{Published on 2008-11-17 12:57:06 - Market Wire}
 

PHILADELPHIA--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--CIGNA (NYSE:CI) announced today that it is temporarily lifting certain medical and pharmacy restrictions in order to aid California individuals impacted by the wildfires in Orange, Riverside and Los Angeles counties.

People insured by CIGNA in the impacted counties in the state of California 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 as granting access to needed specialists without receiving prior approvals.

"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 November 22, 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

CIGNA (NYSE:CI), a global health service company, is dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being and security. CIGNA Corporation's operating subsidiaries provide an integrated suite of medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy and vision care benefits, as well as group life, accident and disability insurance, to approximately 47 million people throughout the United States and around the world. To learn more about CIGNA, visit [ www.cigna.com ].