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Cigna closes on sale of MA business

Cigna closes on sale of MA business

BLOOMFIELD, Conn. – The Cigna Group has completed the sale of its Medicare Advantage, Cigna Supplemental Benefits, Medicare Part D, and CareAllies businesses to Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC). The divestment of these assets streamlines The Cigna Group's portfolio and enables it to drive further innovation to support customers, it says. "We are proud of the positive impact we have made in people's lives and the unique value provided through our Medicare businesses and are confident that HCSC will continue the meaningful work that we have done for these customers,” said David M. Cordani, chairman and CEO of The Cigna Group. “We remain committed to serving Medicare populations through the portfolio of products and services we offer through Evernorth Health Services.” The Cigna Group will continue to provide pharmacy benefit services and other solutions to the Medicare businesses through its health services company Evernorth Health Services as part of services agreements with HCSC for an agreed period post-closing. “This transaction is fully aligned with our mission of expanding access to quality health care by adding capabilities and deepening our geographic presence across the United States," said Maurice Smith, HCSC's CEO, president and vice chair. “Americans are growing, and we plan to have an important role in helping seniors live healthier, fuller lives. We are excited to welcome our new Medicare members and the employees who will continue to help them achieve their best health."  

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