Cigna Negotiations

For now, nothing changes. If you have a Cigna commercial health plan, including a plan through your employer, you can continue to visit Saint Agnes Health hospitals, facilities and physicians as you normally would. Our current agreement remains in effect through December 31, 2026, and we are working hard to reach a new agreement with Cigna before it expires.

We have negotiated in good faith with Cigna for months, seeking a fair agreement with necessary increases that reflect the rising costs of delivering care. Our commitment is to make healthcare affordable for our patients, but Cigna’s current negotiating position could push Saint Agnes Health out of its network. Our focus should be on caring for patients, not urging insurers to cover the true cost of care.

Cigna commercial health plans, including plans offered through an employer. If you are not sure what kind of plan you have, call the number on the back of your Cigna insurance card.

All Saint Agnes Health hospitals, facilities and employed providers.

Saint Agnes Health would be out of network for impacted patients beginning January 1, 2027. You could still choose to receive care with us but you may pay higher out-of-pocket costs, unless you qualify for continuity of care or need emergency care.

While our negotiations with Cigna continue, you can take these steps to protect your access to in-network care with Cigna:

• Never delay care. You will always have in-network access to our emergency department. Regardless of our network status with Cigna, you should always visit the closest emergency department if you experience a medical emergency.
• If you're pregnant or receiving ongoing treatment, call the number on the back of your Cigna insurance card to receive more information about continuity of care – you may be able to continue in-network care at Saint Agnes Health.
• Call the number on the back of your insurance card and urge Cigna to keep your in-network access to Saint Agnes Health and its doctors.
• Contact your HR or benefits teamwith questions about your coverage and options.

If you have questions about your coverage options, talk with your employer’s HR or benefits team. We remain committed to reaching an agreement with Cigna that preserves your access to care.

If you are admitted to the hospital before January 1, 2027, you will be covered at in-network rates through the end of your inpatient stay.

For now, keep your appointment as scheduled. If an agreement has not been reached as January 1, 2027 approaches, you may want to contact your provider's office to discuss your options, including whether you qualify for continuity of care. If Saint Agnes Health is out of network when you receive care, you may have higher out-of-pocket costs.

You will always have in-network access to our emergency department, regardless of our network status with Cigna. If you experience a medical emergency, you should always visit the nearest emergency department. Patients needing emergency care receive in-network treatment until they are stable.

For the most up-to-date information, continue visiting this site or call our patient line at (559) 712-4422.