<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>News Releases | Cigna Newsroom</title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/</link><description>News Releases</description><copyright>Copyright 2013</copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Cigna Newsroom</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Cigna Wins a Best Employer for Healthy Lifestyles&#174; Award from National Business Group on Health]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-wins-a-best-employer-for-healthy-lifestyles--award-from-national-business-group-on-health.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn., May 24, 2013 -         The National Business Group on Health, a non-profit association of large        U.S. employers, honored Cigna for its ongoing commitment and dedication        to promoting a healthy workplace and encouraging employees and families        to pursue and maintain healthy lifestyles. Cigna was among 65 U.S.        employers that received the 2013 <i>Best Employers for Healthy        Lifestyles&reg;</i> award at the Leadership Summit sponsored by the National        Business Group on Health&rsquo;s Institute on Innovation in Workforce        Well-being. Cigna received the highest honor, a platinum award, for the sixth year in a row.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-wins-a-best-employer-for-healthy-lifestyles--award-from-national-business-group-on-health.htm</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 08:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtual Global Healthy Workplace Summit Available on Cigna.com]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/Virtual-Global-Healthy-Workplace-Summit-Available-on-Cignacom.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn., May 22, 2013 -  
      For anyone who missed it, the inaugural <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.cigna.com%2FAboutCigna%2FAwardsandHonors%2Fglobal-healthy-workplace-awards-summit&amp;esheet=50638385&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Global+Healthy+Workplace+Awards+and+Summit&amp;index=1&amp;md5=ed7552b05e66bdd5f84fff37d5e18364">Global 
      Healthy Workplace Awards and Summit</a> held in London last month can be 
      viewed on the Newsroom of Cigna.com. The Summit attracted more than 100 
      employers of all sizes, health system leaders, universities, policy 
      leaders and NGOs amid a two-day agenda packed with information on better 
      practices for promoting workplace health &#8211; from addressing the global 
      aging population to protecting workers' mental health and fighting 
      chronic disease the world over. All presentations are posted to the <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.cigna.com%2FAboutCigna%2FAwardsandHonors%2Fglobal-healthy-workplace-awards-summit&amp;esheet=50638385&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Global+Healthy+Workplace+Awards+and+Summit&amp;index=2&amp;md5=7a295e5c6d2219b739751d721d3ff078">Global 
      Healthy Workplace Awards and Summit</a> site.
    </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/Virtual-Global-Healthy-Workplace-Summit-Available-on-Cignacom.htm</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 11:12:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigna Assists People Affected by Oklahoma Tornado]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-assists-people-affected-by-oklahoma-tornado.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn., May 21, 2013 -         Global health service company Cigna (NYSE: CI) is taking temporary steps        to assist people impacted by a devastating tornado in Oklahoma.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-assists-people-affected-by-oklahoma-tornado.htm</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigna Teams with jobipedia.org to Offer Job-Seekers Free Advice and Answers From Actual Recruiters]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/Cigna-Teams-with-jobipediaorg-to-Offer-Job-Seekers-Free-Advice-and-Answers-From-Actual-Recruiters.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>WASHINGTON & BLOOMFIELD, Conn., May 15, 2013 -  
      Global health service company Cigna (NYSE:CI) announced today that it is 
      teaming up with the website <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fjobipedia.org%2F%23sthash.UMsgKZhx.dpbs&amp;esheet=50633639&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=jobipedia.org&amp;index=1&amp;md5=9eaeb70eca986d9c703861cb85ee3ef7">jobipedia.org</a> 
      to offer recent college grads personal, free and timely answers about 
      job searches and the workplace directly from active company recruiters.
    </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/Cigna-Teams-with-jobipediaorg-to-Offer-Job-Seekers-Free-Advice-and-Answers-From-Actual-Recruiters.htm</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 13:50:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigna Celebrates Healthy Vision Month with National Eye Institute]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-celebrates-healthy-vision-month-with-national-eye-institute.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn., May 14, 2013 -         Cigna (NYSE: CI) and the <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nei.nih.gov%2F&amp;esheet=50632281&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=National+Eye+Institute&amp;index=1&amp;md5=c69f3df9a5b325702e4b519335a9759e">National        Eye Institute</a> (NEI) are celebrating <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nei.nih.gov%2Fhvm%2Fabout%2F&amp;esheet=50632281&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Healthy+Vision+Month&amp;index=2&amp;md5=dc9b307575e992e77b2b36d276909731">Healthy        Vision Month</a> with a new and informative <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.cigna.com%2Fimages%2F9022%2FVision_Podcastv3.mp3&amp;esheet=50632281&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=podcast&amp;index=3&amp;md5=4fbbcabe2f278776588037c8bd1fd63d">podcast</a>        to help individuals understand how fundamental healthy vision is to        their overall health. Dr. Rachael Bishop, NEI's chief of consult        services, and Dr. Denis Humphreys, acting optometry director for Cigna,        discuss the ability to detect and treat disease in early stages, the        ability to monitor disease and how a dilated eye exam should be part of        an individual&rsquo;s yearly plan to good health.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-celebrates-healthy-vision-month-with-national-eye-institute.htm</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigna Names Thomas A. McCarthy as Chief Financial Officer; Succeeds Ralph Nicoletti, Who Has Elected to Leave the Company Effective July 12, 2013]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/Cigna-Names-Thomas-A-McCarthy-as-Chief-Financial-Officer--Succeeds-Ralph-Nicoletti--Who-Has-Elected-to-Leave-the-Company-Effective-July-12--2013.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn., May 13, 2013 -  
      Cigna Corporation (NYSE:CI) today announced that Thomas A. McCarthy, 
      currently Vice President of Finance, will succeed Ralph J. Nicoletti, 
      who has elected to leave the company for personal reasons, as Executive 
      Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
    </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/Cigna-Names-Thomas-A-McCarthy-as-Chief-Financial-Officer--Succeeds-Ralph-Nicoletti--Who-Has-Elected-to-Leave-the-Company-Effective-July-12--2013.htm</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 16:05:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Doctor Will See You Now: Cigna Teams with MDLIVE to Offer Health Care Access 24/7/365]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/the-doctor-will-see-you-now--cigna-teams-with-mdlive-to-offer-health-care-access-24-7-365.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn. &amp; SUNRISE, Fla., May 10, 2013 -         Global health service company Cigna (NYSE: CI) today announced it will        work with MDLIVE, a leading telehealth provider of online and on-demand        health care delivery services and software, to offer eligible Cigna        health plan customers access to 24/7/365 online video or telephone        consultations with Board-Certified Internal Medicine, Family Practice,        and Pediatric physicians.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/the-doctor-will-see-you-now--cigna-teams-with-mdlive-to-offer-health-care-access-24-7-365.htm</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 11:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigna Corporation Announces Appearance at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2013 Health Care Conference]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/Cigna-Corporation-Announces-Appearance-at-the-Bank-of-America-Merrill-Lynch-2013-Health-Care-Conference.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn., May 08, 2013 -  
      Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) announced today that Ralph Nicoletti, Chief 
      Financial Officer, will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 
      2013 Health Care Conference on May 15, 2013 in Las Vegas, NV.
    </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/Cigna-Corporation-Announces-Appearance-at-the-Bank-of-America-Merrill-Lynch-2013-Health-Care-Conference.htm</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 11:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigna Names New Global Chief Marketing Officer]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/Cigna-Names-New-Global-Chief-Marketing-Officer.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn., May 07, 2013 -  
      Cigna Corporation today named Lisa Bacus to the newly created position 
      of global chief marketing officer, with responsibility for all global 
      marketing activities. In the new role, Bacus will report directly to 
      President and Chief Executive Officer David M. Cordani and will be a 
      member of the Cigna Enterprise Leadership Team.
    </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/Cigna-Names-New-Global-Chief-Marketing-Officer.htm</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 15:57:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigna Earns Silver in Gartner & 1to1 Media CRM Excellence Awards]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-earns-silver-in-gartner---1to1-media-crm-excellence-awards.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn., May 06, 2013 - Cigna is among the winners in the 2013 Gartner Inc. &amp; 1to1 Media <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.1to1media.com%2Fview.aspx%3FItemID%3D30794&amp;esheet=50625818&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=CRM+Excellence+Awards&amp;index=1&amp;md5=9e1d92bad267b35775c35d2382f015c2">CRM Excellence Awards</a>, earning a Silver award in the Customer Service Optimization category for its efforts to provide responsive, customer-focused service via <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.cigna.com%2Fsocialmedia&amp;esheet=50625818&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=social+media+platforms&amp;index=2&amp;md5=3e4e0c7a578b82e71c9c9721d8f942ce">social media platforms</a>.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-earns-silver-in-gartner---1to1-media-crm-excellence-awards.htm</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 11:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigna to Offer Critical Illness Coverage as Part of Cigna's Individual and Family Plans Portfolio]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-to-offer-critical-illness-coverage-as-part-of-cignas-individual-and-family-plans-portfolio.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn., May 03, 2013 -         Even with medical insurance coverage, unexpected costs associated with a        critical illness can put stress and strain on both personal lives and        personal finances. <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cigna.com%2Findividualsandfamilies%2Finsurance-plans&amp;esheet=50622761&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Cigna+Individual+and+Family+Plans&amp;index=1&amp;md5=56da3df3eb1549e6c5f038371a215993">Cigna        Individual and Family Plans</a> began sales on May 1, 2013 of its <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.loyalamerican.com%2FSupplementalHealth%2FCashAdvantageCriticalIllness.aspx&amp;esheet=50622761&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Cash+Advantage+Critical+Illness&amp;index=2&amp;md5=6f5ef6e05f3bc905a7ae549d2549a065">Cash        Advantage Critical Illness</a> product which will be marketed and        administered through Cigna Supplemental Benefits division in Austin, TX.        The product will be offered through brokers in Colorado, Texas and        Tennessee.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-to-offer-critical-illness-coverage-as-part-of-cignas-individual-and-family-plans-portfolio.htm</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 09:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigna Reports Strong First Quarter 2013 Results, Raises Outlook]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-reports-strong-first-quarter-2013-results--raises-outlook.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn., May 02, 2013 -         Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) today reported first quarter 2013        consolidated revenues of $8.2 billion, an increase of 21% over the first        quarter of 2012. Revenues reflect growth in premiums and fees of 20% in        Global Health Care, 36% in Global Supplemental Benefits and 12% in Group        Disability and Life, driven by continued growth in our targeted customer        segments.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-reports-strong-first-quarter-2013-results--raises-outlook.htm</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 06:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigna Medical Group Director wins CDC award-several Centers recognized]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/Cigna-Medical-Group-Director-wins-CDC-award-several-Centers-recognized.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>PHOENIX, April 24, 2013 -  
      The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recognized 
      Cigna Medical Group's Dr. Andrea Houfek with the CDC Childhood 
      Immunization Champion Award. This is an annual award that honors 
      individuals who make a significant contribution toward improving public 
      health through their work in childhood immunization. Each year, one CDC 
      Immunization Champion from each of the 50 states and the District of 
      Columbia receives the prestigious award.
    </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/Cigna-Medical-Group-Director-wins-CDC-award-several-Centers-recognized.htm</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:17:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[NPR Wellness Center in Cooperation with Cigna Brings In-House Healthcare to Employees]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/NPR-Wellness-Center-in-Cooperation-with-Cigna-Brings-In-House-Healthcare-to-Employees.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>WASHINGTON, April 24, 2013 -  
      NPR (National Public Radio) today celebrated the opening of its onsite 
      Wellness Center in cooperation with Cigna with a ribbon cutting and 
      staff tours. Located within NPR's new headquarters and managed by Cigna, 
      the employee Wellness Center is a cornerstone of NPR's focus on creating 
      a healthy work environment for its DC-based staff of approximately 800.
    </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/NPR-Wellness-Center-in-Cooperation-with-Cigna-Brings-In-House-Healthcare-to-Employees.htm</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:05:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[CORRECTING and REPLACING Cigna Makes $10K Contribution to Helmets to Hardhats for Returning Military Members]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/Cigna-Makes--10K-Contribution-to-Helmets-to-Hardhats-for-Returning-Military-Members.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn., April 22, 2013 -  
      The end of the first paragraph should read: ...Sean McGarvey President 
      of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO. (sted: 
      ALF-CIO). The same change is also made to the photo caption.
    </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/Cigna-Makes--10K-Contribution-to-Helmets-to-Hardhats-for-Returning-Military-Members.htm</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigna Offers Services to Support People Impacted by West, Texas Plant Explosion]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1652</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn., April 18, 2013 - Cigna's behavioral health unit is offering free telephonic consultations for two weeks to people in Texas affected by yesterday&rsquo;s tragic plant explosion in West, Texas. Cigna's behavioral health professionals are qualified clinicians who are skilled at helping people cope with traumatic events.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1652</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigna Launches Dental HMO Coinsurance Plan]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-launches-dhmo-coinsurance-plan.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn. &ndash; April 18, 2013 &ndash; Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) launched new coinsurance Dental HMO plans today. Employers can now choose from 22 options that offer coverage for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) diagnosis and treatment procedures, athletic mouth guards, ability to upgrade to CAD/CAM same-day in-office crowns, and other prevention-focused enhancements. Some plans cover nearly 400 procedures, including surgical implants, sinus augmentation and bone grafting.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-launches-dhmo-coinsurance-plan.htm</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigna Offers Services to Support People Impacted by Boston Marathon Explosions]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-offers-services-to-support-people-impacted-by-boston-marathon-explosions.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn., April 16, 2013 - Cigna's behavioral health unit is offering free telephonic consultations for two weeks to people who are coping with yesterday&rsquo;s tragedy at the Boston Marathon. Cigna's behavioral health professionals are qualified clinicians who are skilled at helping people cope with traumatic events.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-offers-services-to-support-people-impacted-by-boston-marathon-explosions.htm</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexandra Health, Toyal America and Royal Dutch Shell Named Winners in Search for Healthiest Workplaces]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/Alexandra-Health--Toyal-America-and-Royal-Dutch-Shell-Named-Winners-in-Search-for-Healthiest-Workplaces.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>LONDON, April 12, 2013 -  
      Alexandra Health, Toyal America and Royal Dutch Shell today were named 
      winners in the inaugural <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.cigna.com%2FAboutCigna%2FAwardsandHonors%2Fglobal-healthy-workplace-awards-summit&amp;esheet=50608905&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Global+Healthy+Workplace+Awards+and+Summit&amp;index=1&amp;md5=a5bc4554f732003219767c0d2ec67df3">Global 
      Healthy Workplace Awards and Summit</a> held in London. These companies' 
      programs lead as examples of how the workplace can play an important 
      role in improving health and wellness in regions around the world. The 
      search for the healthiest workplaces in the world was sponsored by the <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.cigna.com%2FCommunity&amp;esheet=50608905&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Cigna+Foundation&amp;index=2&amp;md5=f58e0f1ae1f7c01a918d661674948d52">Cigna 
      Foundation</a> and hosted by the Global Knowledge Exchange Network 
      (GKEN) together with International Health Consulting and i-genius, whose 
      common goal is to promote awareness of emerging better practices in 
      health promotion and wellness in the workplace.
    </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/Alexandra-Health--Toyal-America-and-Royal-Dutch-Shell-Named-Winners-in-Search-for-Healthiest-Workplaces.htm</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:10:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigna Earns Full URAC Accreditation for Case Management, Utilization Management and Pharmacy Benefit Management]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-earns-full-urac-accreditation-for-case-management--utilization-management-and-pharmacy-benefit-management.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn., April 11, 2013 - Cigna Health Management, Inc., a subsidiary of Cigna Corp. (NYSE:CI), has earned full accreditation from URAC for the company&rsquo;s case management and utilization management programs. In addition, Cigna Pharmacy Management has earned full accreditation for its pharmacy benefit management. All of the accreditations are effective for three years and recognize the quality of these customer-focused programs.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-earns-full-urac-accreditation-for-case-management--utilization-management-and-pharmacy-benefit-management.htm</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigna Launches New Podcast, Stress and Oral Health, To Help at Tax Time]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-launches-new-podcast--stress-and-oral-health--to-help-at-tax-time.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn., April 10, 2013 - You think you are managing life&rsquo;s stresses, now add the looming tax deadline and is it any wonder you have nagging headaches, maybe a cold sore - and is that an ear ache you&rsquo;re feeling? To help individuals understand how <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mayoclinic.com%2Fhealth%2Fstress-symptoms%2FSR00008_D&amp;esheet=50606483&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=stress&amp;index=2&amp;md5=ac72da948dd226879f0a7640304003ba">stress</a> impacts their oral health Cigna (NYSE: CI) has launched a new audio <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.cigna.com%2Fimages%2F9022%2FStress_and_Oral_Health.mp3&amp;esheet=50606483&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=podcast&amp;index=3&amp;md5=ead46f65f00983c7efe2c0740a4a1099">podcast</a> on its website, <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cigna.com&amp;esheet=50606483&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.cigna.com&amp;index=4&amp;md5=f4e29a207b5c721520ad6e87ea781888">www.cigna.com</a>. The listening session helps individuals understand how stress and anxiety can affect oral health, not only at tax time, but throughout the year.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-launches-new-podcast--stress-and-oral-health--to-help-at-tax-time.htm</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigna Continues Expansion of Collaborative Accountable Care to Improve Health and Lower Costs]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-continues-expansion-of-collaborative-accountable-care-to-improve-health-and-lower-costs.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn., April 03, 2013 -         Cigna continues to expand its <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.cigna.com%2FKnowledgeCenter%2FACO&amp;esheet=50602574&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=collaborative+accountable+care&amp;index=1&amp;md5=b0ab0e76847e3fa32f16a78979720f9a">collaborative        accountable care</a> (CAC) program through seven new initiatives with        physician groups in eight states, including the company&rsquo;s first CACs in        Maryland, Washington state and southern California. With the addition of        these initiatives, Cigna now has 58 <b>collaborative accountable care </b>programs        in 24 states covering more than 650,000 customers, and remains on track        to reach its goal of 100 initiatives for one million customers in 2014.        Cigna launched its first collaborative accountable care program in 2008.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-continues-expansion-of-collaborative-accountable-care-to-improve-health-and-lower-costs.htm</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[HealthCare Partners and Cigna Start Accountable Care Program in Southern California to Improve Health Outcomes and Lower Costs]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/healthcare-partners-and-cigna-start-accountable-care-program-in-southern-california-to-improve-health-outcomes-and-lower-costs.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn. &amp; TORRANCE, Calif., April 03, 2013 - Cigna (NYSE:CI) and <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcarepartners.com%2F&amp;esheet=50601962&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=HealthCare+Partners+Medical+Group+in+Southern+California&amp;index=1&amp;md5=c9fd5a0a173bfb8d38e3488e331e67c8">HealthCare Partners Medical Group in Southern California</a> have launched a collaborative accountable care initiative to improve <b>patient access</b> to healthcare, enhance <b>care coordination</b>, and achieve the &ldquo;<b>triple aim</b>&rdquo; of <b>improved health, affordability</b> and <b>patient experience. </b>The program became effective April 1.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/healthcare-partners-and-cigna-start-accountable-care-program-in-southern-california-to-improve-health-outcomes-and-lower-costs.htm</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greater Baltimore Health Alliance and Cigna Start Accountable Care Program to Improve Health and Lower Costs]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/greater-baltimore-health-alliance-and-cigna-start-accountable-care-program-to-improve-health-and-lower-costs.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BALTIMORE, April 03, 2013 - Cigna (NYSE:CI) and the <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fgbha.org%2F&amp;esheet=50600640&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Greater+Baltimore+Health+Alliance&amp;index=1&amp;md5=393fb77618a1510662b1476b6c72c587">Greater Baltimore Health Alliance</a> have launched a <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.cigna.com%2FKnowledgeCenter%2FACO&amp;esheet=50600640&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=collaborative+accountable+care&amp;index=2&amp;md5=2f00c32c75cd35bd773a6f6b23f5eedf">collaborative accountable care</a> initiative to expand <b>patient access</b> to health care, improve <b>care coordination</b>, and achieve the &ldquo;<b>triple aim</b>&rdquo; of <b>improved health </b>(quality), <b>affordability</b> and <b>patient satisfaction</b>.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/greater-baltimore-health-alliance-and-cigna-start-accountable-care-program-to-improve-health-and-lower-costs.htm</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meritas Health and Cigna Start Accountable Care Program to Improve Health and Lower Costs]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/meritas-health-and-cigna-start-accountable-care-program-to-improve-health-and-lower-costs.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 03, 2013 - Cigna (NYSE:CI) and Meritas Health, a physician network affiliated with <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nkch.org%2F&amp;esheet=50601836&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=North+Kansas+City+Hospital&amp;index=1&amp;md5=ba27b5cef34fb75c2ff18d8cb9464907">North Kansas City Hospital</a> have launched a <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.cigna.com%2FKnowledgeCenter%2FACO&amp;esheet=50601836&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=collaborative+accountable+care&amp;index=2&amp;md5=42f39073b28edf18639c90804f42c8c5">collaborative accountable care</a> initiative to improve <b>patient access</b> to health care, enhance <b>care coordination</b>, and achieve the &ldquo;<b>triple aim</b>&rdquo; of <b>improved health, affordability</b> and <b>patient experience. </b>The program became effective April 1.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/meritas-health-and-cigna-start-accountable-care-program-to-improve-health-and-lower-costs.htm</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwest Physicians Network and Cigna Start Accountable Care Program to Improve Health and Lower Costs]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/northwest-physicians-network-and-cigna-start-accountable-care-program-to-improve-health-and-lower-costs.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>TACOMA, Wash. &amp; BLOOMFIELD, Conn., March 28, 2013 -         Cigna (NYSE:CI) and <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.npnwa.net%2F&amp;esheet=50599218&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Northwest+Physicians+Network&amp;index=1&amp;md5=0ac3d62cd18fea7f7944854800437a87">Northwest        Physicians Network</a> (NPN), an independent physician association (IPA)        serving the south Puget Sound area, have launched a <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.cigna.com%2FKnowledgeCenter%2FACO&amp;esheet=50599218&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=collaborative+accountable+care&amp;index=2&amp;md5=f4ea57e43972d524d184c1b947b54936">collaborative        accountable care</a> initiative to improve <b>patient access</b> to        health care, enhance <b>care coordination</b>, and achieve the &ldquo;<b>triple        aim</b>&rdquo; of <b>improved health</b>, <b>affordability</b> and <b>patient        experience</b>. The program is effective April 1.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/northwest-physicians-network-and-cigna-start-accountable-care-program-to-improve-health-and-lower-costs.htm</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigna Corporation Announces First Quarter 2013 Earnings Release Date]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-corporation-announces-first-quarter-2013-earnings-release-date.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn., March 28, 2013 - Cigna Corporation (NYSE:CI) will release its First Quarter 2013 financial results on Thursday, May 2, 2013.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-corporation-announces-first-quarter-2013-earnings-release-date.htm</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlantic Accountable Care Organization and Cigna Start Accountable Care Program to Improve Health and Lower Costs]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/atlantic-accountable-care-organization-and-cigna-start-accountable-care-program-to-improve-health-and-lower-costs.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>MORRISTOWN, N.J. &amp; BLOOMFIELD, Conn., March 28, 2013 -         Cigna (NYSE:CI) and <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atlanticaco.org%2F&amp;esheet=50599216&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Atlantic+Accountable+Care+Organization&amp;index=1&amp;md5=58bc1b2ac10f7cdfb972c94dc0b432a6">Atlantic        Accountable Care Organization</a>, have launched a <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.cigna.com%2FKnowledgeCenter%2FACO&amp;esheet=50599216&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=collaborative+accountable+care&amp;index=2&amp;md5=6035ab0e6d3fd02c5c18d75f148a7bc3">collaborative        accountable care</a> initiative to improve <b>patient access</b> to        health care, enhance <b>care coordination</b> and achieve the <b>&ldquo;triple        aim&rdquo;</b> of <b>improved health</b>, <b>affordability</b> and <b>patient        experience</b>. The program is effective April 1.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/atlantic-accountable-care-organization-and-cigna-start-accountable-care-program-to-improve-health-and-lower-costs.htm</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The International Business Community Is a Key to Better Global Health]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/the-international-business-community-is-a-key-to-better-global-health.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>LONDON &amp; PHILADELPHIA, March 27, 2013 - Is the international business community a key to better global health? The answer is yes, judging by the overwhelming response by companies vying for recognition at the inaugural <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.cigna.com%2FAboutCigna%2FAwardsandHonors%2Fglobal-healthy-workplace-awards-summit&amp;esheet=50599085&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Global+Healthy+Workplace+Awards+and+Summit&amp;index=1&amp;md5=ed5a9eac552d893bb51dd49105ba73e9">Global Healthy Workplace Awards and Summit</a> to be held in London April 10-12. The search for the healthiest workplaces in the world is sponsored by the <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.cigna.com%2FCommunity&amp;esheet=50599085&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Cigna+Foundation&amp;index=2&amp;md5=9332608ce565b8d3c5274f56ce54562f">Cigna Foundation</a> and hosted by the Global Knowledge Exchange Network (GKEN) together with International Health Consulting and i-genius, whose common goal is to promote awareness of emerging better practices in health promotion and wellness in the workplace.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/the-international-business-community-is-a-key-to-better-global-health.htm</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigna Applauds "Milestone for Babies" With March of Dimes Sponsorship]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-applauds--milestone-for-babies--with-march-of-dimes-sponsorship.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn., March 27, 2013 - Recognizing an important historical milestone for the March of Dimes, Cigna (NYSE: CI) today announced the kick-off of its 19<sup>th</sup> annual March for Babies Campaign. Since 1995, Cigna has been national sponsor of March of Dimes March for Babies events nationwide.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-applauds--milestone-for-babies--with-march-of-dimes-sponsorship.htm</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigna Study Supports Association between Treated Periodontal Disease and Reduced Hospital Admissions and ER Visits, and Lower Medical Costs]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-study-supports-association-between-treated-periodontal-disease-and-reduced-hospital-admissions-and-er-visits--and-lower-medical-costs.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn., March 26, 2013 - Regular visits to the dentist may do more than just brighten your smile, they may also lead to fewer hospital visits and trips to the emergency room, as well as lower your medical costs. These are the conclusions from a three-year Cigna dental study that looked at the potential benefits of treated periodontal (gum) disease. The findings were recently presented at the <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iadr.org%2Fi4a%2Fpages%2Findex.cfm%3Fpageid%3D1&amp;esheet=50597793&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=International+Association+for+Dental+Research+%28IADR%29&amp;index=1&amp;md5=39071d7402983c64f4f7e0bda1f78496">International Association for Dental Research (IADR)</a> conference in Seattle. IADR is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing research and increasing knowledge to improve oral health worldwide.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-study-supports-association-between-treated-periodontal-disease-and-reduced-hospital-admissions-and-er-visits--and-lower-medical-costs.htm</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novant Health and Cigna Start Accountable Care Program to Improve Health and Lower Costs]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/novant-health-and-cigna-start-accountable-care-program-to-improve-health-and-lower-costs.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. &amp; BLOOMFIELD, Conn., March 21, 2013 -         Cigna (NYSE: CI) and <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.novanthealth.org%2F&amp;esheet=50594691&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Novant+Health&amp;index=1&amp;md5=9c3ad40ae04f0f7b5e2f4236a0b1d42a">Novant        Health</a>, an integrated system of hospitals and physician practices,        have launched a <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.cigna.com%2FKnowledgeCenter%2FACO&amp;esheet=50594691&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=collaborative+accountable+care&amp;index=2&amp;md5=69a8cc029331f4f216613d0bc89a20cc">collaborative        accountable care</a> initiative to improve <b>patient access</b> to        health care, enhance <b>care coordination</b>, and achieve the &ldquo;<b>triple        aim</b>&rdquo; of <b>improved health</b>, <b>affordability</b> and <b>patient        experience</b>. The program is effective April 1.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/novant-health-and-cigna-start-accountable-care-program-to-improve-health-and-lower-costs.htm</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigna Combats Colorectal Cancer With Campaign Aimed at Two Million Individuals Due for Screening]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-combats-colorectal-cancer-with-campaign-aimed-at-two-million-individuals-due-for-screening.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn., March 18, 2013 - More than one million people in the U.S. are survivors of <b>colorectal cancer</b>, thanks to better <b>prevention</b>, early <b>detection</b> and <b>treatment</b> improvements, according to the American Cancer Society. Nevertheless, colorectal cancer remains the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., and is expected to kill 50,830 Americans in 2013.<sup>1</sup></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-combats-colorectal-cancer-with-campaign-aimed-at-two-million-individuals-due-for-screening.htm</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigna Declares Dividend]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-declares-dividend.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn., February 28, 2013 - On February 27, 2013, the board of directors of Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) declared an annual dividend of $0.04 per common share. The dividend is payable on April 10, 2013, to shareholders of record as of March 12, 2013.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-declares-dividend.htm</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigna Corporation Announces Appearance at the Barclays Global Healthcare Conference]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/Cigna-Corporation-Announces-Appearance-at-the-Barclays-Global-Healthcare-Conference.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn., February 26, 2013 -  
      Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) announced today that Herb Fritch, President 
      of HealthSpring, will present at the Barclays Global Healthcare 
      Conference on March 12, 2013 in Miami, FL.
    </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/Cigna-Corporation-Announces-Appearance-at-the-Barclays-Global-Healthcare-Conference.htm</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hispanic Health Council Founding Director Maria Borrero is Cigna GO YOU Award Nominee]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/hispanic-health-council-founding-director-maria-borrero-is-cigna-go-you-award-nominee.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn., February 20, 2013 - Cigna (NYSE: CI) has designated Maria Borrero, founding director of the <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hispanichealth.com%2Fhhc&amp;esheet=50569435&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Hispanic+Health+Council&amp;index=1&amp;md5=47defae5d642643dd5d8896b9f53ddb9">Hispanic Health Council</a> (HHC), its third <b>GO YOU Award </b>nominee. The nomination comes with a <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cigna.com%2Faboutus%2Fcigna-foundation&amp;esheet=50569435&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Cigna+Foundation&amp;index=2&amp;md5=3e41fac6f6317882922672b7081029f5">Cigna Foundation</a> grant of $20,000 for the charity.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/hispanic-health-council-founding-director-maria-borrero-is-cigna-go-you-award-nominee.htm</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.'s Georges Benjamin Among World-Class Judges for First Global Healthy Workplace Awards]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/US-s-Georges-Benjamin-Among-World-Class-Judges-for-First-Global-Healthy-Workplace-Awards.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>LONDON & PHILADELPHIA, February 20, 2013 -  
      Georges Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health 
      Association, is among renowned health experts from five continents who 
      will serve as judges for the first Global Healthy Workplace Awards and 
      Summit. Amid an aging global workforce and the increasing costs and 
      productivity declines that stem from poor health, the Awards and Summit 
      is a search for the healthiest workplaces in the world &#8211; those where 
      programs and practices are making the biggest impact on the health and 
      well-being of employees and their surrounding communities.
    </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/US-s-Georges-Benjamin-Among-World-Class-Judges-for-First-Global-Healthy-Workplace-Awards.htm</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Africa's Tracy Kolbe-Alexander among World-Class Judges for First Global Healthy Workplace Awards]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/Africa-s-Tracy-Kolbe-Alexander-among-World-Class-Judges-for-First-Global-Healthy-Workplace-Awards.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>LONDON & PHILADELPHIA, February 20, 2013 -  
      Tracy Kolbe-Alexander, a<b> </b>senior lecturer at the University of 
      Cape Town, South Africa, is among renowned health experts from five 
      continents who will serve as judges for the first Global Healthy 
      Workplace Awards and Summit. Amid an aging global workforce and the 
      increasing costs and productivity declines that stem from poor health, 
      the Awards and Summit is a search for the healthiest workplaces in the 
      world &#8211; those where programs and practices are making the biggest impact 
      on the health and well-being of employees and their surrounding 
      communities.
    </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/Africa-s-Tracy-Kolbe-Alexander-among-World-Class-Judges-for-First-Global-Healthy-Workplace-Awards.htm</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.K.'s Dame Carol Black among World-Class Judges for First Global Healthy Workplace Awards]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/UK-s-Dame-Carol-Black-among-World-Class-Judges-for-First-Global-Healthy-Workplace-Awards.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>LONDON & PHILADELPHIA, February 20, 2013 -  
      Dame Carol Black, UK National Director for Health and Work and chairman 
      of the Nuffield Trust, is among renowned health experts from five 
      continents who will serve as judges for the first Global Healthy 
      Workplace Awards and Summit. Amid an aging global workforce and the 
      increasing costs and productivity declines that stem from poor health, 
      the Awards and Summit is a search for the healthiest workplaces in the 
      world &#8211; those where programs and practices are making the biggest impact 
      on the health and well-being of employees and their surrounding 
      communities.
    </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/UK-s-Dame-Carol-Black-among-World-Class-Judges-for-First-Global-Healthy-Workplace-Awards.htm</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singapore's Annie Ling among World-Class Judges for First Global Healthy Workplace Awards]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/Singapore-s-Annie-Ling-among-World-Class-Judges-for-First-Global-Healthy-Workplace-Awards.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>LONDON & PHILADELPHIA, February 20, 2013 -  
      Annie Ling, director of the Adult Health Division, Health Promotion 
      Board, Ministry of Health, Singapore, is among renowned health experts 
      from five continents who will serve as judges for the first Global 
      Healthy Workplace Awards and Summit. Amid an aging global workforce and 
      the increasing costs and productivity declines that stem from poor 
      health, the Awards and Summit is a search for the healthiest workplaces 
      in the world &#8211; those where programs and practices are making the biggest 
      impact on the health and well-being of employees and their surrounding 
      communities.
    </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/Singapore-s-Annie-Ling-among-World-Class-Judges-for-First-Global-Healthy-Workplace-Awards.htm</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazil's Alberto Ogata among World-Class Judges for First Global Healthy Workplace Awards]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/brazil-s-alberto-ogata-among-world-class-judges-for-first-global-healthy-workplace-awards.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>LONDON &amp; PHILADELPHIA, February 20, 2013 - Alberto Ogata, president of the Brazilian Association of Quality of Life, is among renowned health experts from five continents who will serve as judges for the first-ever Global Healthy Workplace Awards and Summit. Amid an aging global workforce and the increasing costs and productivity declines that stem from poor health, the Awards and Summit is a search for the healthiest workplaces in the world &ndash; those where programs and practices are making the biggest impact on the health and well-being of employees and their surrounding communities.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/brazil-s-alberto-ogata-among-world-class-judges-for-first-global-healthy-workplace-awards.htm</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigna Makes $20K Contribution to Leading Disability Organization Achilles International South Florida Chapter]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/Cigna-Makes--20K-Contribution-to-Leading-Disability-Organization-Achilles-International-South-Florida-Chapter.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn. & HOLLYWOOD, Fla., February 14, 2013 -  
      Cigna (NYSE:CI) has announced the award of a $20K contribution to <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fachillesinternational.org%2Fchapters%2Finternational&amp;esheet=50565272&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Achilles+International&amp;index=1&amp;md5=df9c8513a89e54e863bf366d66e8b8d9">Achilles 
      International</a> South Florida Chapter. Achilles International is a 
      non-profit organization dedicated to enabling wounded veterans and other 
      people with disabilities to participate in mainstream athletics. This 
      award makes it possible for Achilles to acquire six hand cycles for the 
      use of those it serves.
    </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/Cigna-Makes--20K-Contribution-to-Leading-Disability-Organization-Achilles-International-South-Florida-Chapter.htm</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:53:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigna Foundation Grant Creates Scholarship Fund for Future Memphis Leaders]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-foundation-grant-creates-scholarship-fund-for-future-memphis-leaders.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>MEMPHIS, Tenn. &amp; BLOOMFIELD, Conn., February 13, 2013 - Underscoring its commitment to the power of the individual, the Cigna Foundation will fund an endowed scholarship for undergraduate students participating in the Emerging Leaders Program at the University of Memphis. The new scholarship, which honors Memphis community leader Cato Johnson, is being established with a $30,000 grant from the Cigna Foundation.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-foundation-grant-creates-scholarship-fund-for-future-memphis-leaders.htm</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigna: Consumer-Driven Health Plans Flourish Despite Difficult Economy, Increasing Regulations]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna--consumer-driven-health-plans-flourish-despite-difficult-economy--increasing-regulations.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn., February 13, 2013 - In the face of another year of economic volatility and legislative and regulatory change, Cigna's consumer-driven health plan (CDHP) participation grew by 26 percent during 2012, resulting in one-in-five Cigna customers now participating in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna--consumer-driven-health-plans-flourish-despite-difficult-economy--increasing-regulations.htm</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Health Has Met Its AppSM]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/your-health-has-met-its-appsm.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn., February 12, 2013 - Starting today, your smart phone can make you smarter about your health. Cigna is launching a new mobile app to help customers take better control of their health and health spending.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/your-health-has-met-its-appsm.htm</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group of Cigna Clients Offering Worksite High Blood Pressure Campaign during American Heart Month]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/Group-of-Cigna-Clients-Offering-Worksite-High-Blood-Pressure-Campaign-during-American-Heart-Month.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn., February 11, 2013 -  
      Chances are good that you know someone with high blood pressure and 
      chances are also good that they may not have the condition under 
      control. With one in three American adults experiencing high blood 
      pressure (also known as hypertension)<sup>1</sup>, and more than half 
      not having it under control,<sup>2</sup> Cigna created the One Heart-One 
      Life campaign to help clients address this serious yet often preventable 
      health condition. High blood pressure is a risk factor for heart disease 
      and stroke and, while it affects people of all ages and backgrounds, 
      certain populations experience a serious health disparity when it comes 
      to high blood pressure. For instance, nearly 40 percent of all African 
      Americans have high blood pressure, compared to 31 percent of white 
      Americans.<sup>3</sup>
    </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/Group-of-Cigna-Clients-Offering-Worksite-High-Blood-Pressure-Campaign-during-American-Heart-Month.htm</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:47:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigna Reports Strong Full Year 2012 Results, Expects Continued Positive Momentum for 2013]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-reports-strong-full-year-2012-results--expects-continued-positive-momentum-for-2013.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn., February 07, 2013 - Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) today reported full year 2012 consolidated revenues of $29.1 billion, an increase of 33% over 2011. Revenues reflect growth in premiums and fees of 38% from ongoing operations, primarily driven by contributions from the HealthSpring acquisition and continued organic growth in targeted customer segments.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-reports-strong-full-year-2012-results--expects-continued-positive-momentum-for-2013.htm</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 06:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigna's Monthly Behavioral Health Awareness Seminars Now Just a Few Keystrokes Away]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-s-monthly-behavioral-health-awareness-seminars-now-just-a-few-keystrokes-away.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn., February 05, 2013 - Cigna (NYSE:CI) is making it easier for individuals to learn about and participate in its long-running monthly <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cigna.com%2Findividualandfamilies%2Fhealth-and-well-being%2Fbehavioral-awareness-series%2Findex.html&amp;esheet=50552861&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=behavioral+health+awareness+seminars&amp;index=1&amp;md5=18fd71698d2c3404d5d2b40b797aa2c4">behavioral health awareness seminars</a> for <b>autism</b>, <b>substance abuse</b> and <b>eating disorders</b>. Each seminar topic now has its own page on the company&rsquo;s public website, <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cigna.com%2F&amp;esheet=50552861&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=cigna.com&amp;index=2&amp;md5=ce01b191f0c77d364f876e8d7045db0e">cigna.com</a>, where individuals can view the schedule, download seminar materials, obtain dial-in information and play back previous seminars.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-s-monthly-behavioral-health-awareness-seminars-now-just-a-few-keystrokes-away.htm</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigna Announces Transaction to Exit Run-off Operations]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-announces-transaction-to-exit-run-off-operations.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>BLOOMFIELD, Conn., February 04, 2013 - Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) today announced a definitive agreement with Berkshire Hathaway Life Insurance Company of Nebraska, a member of the Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. group (Berkshire), under which Berkshire will reinsure Cigna's Run-off Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefits (VADBe) and Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefits (GMIB) businesses effective February 4, 2013. Cigna will fund this transaction with an incremental $100 million of parent company cash, approximately $1.8 billion of investment assets supporting the run-off businesses, and an estimated $300 million tax benefit associated with the transaction.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-announces-transaction-to-exit-run-off-operations.htm</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigna Foundation Grants $25,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of  Metropolitan Phoenix Dental Clinic]]></title><link>http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-foundation-grants--25-000-to-boys---girls-clubs-of-metropolitan-phoenix-dental-clinic.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p><b>BLOOMFIELD, Conn. Feb. 1, 2013 </b><b>- </b>The<a href="http://www.cigna.com/aboutcigna/corporate-responsibility/cigna-foundation.html">Cigna Foundation</a> has awarded a $25,000 grant to the <a href="http://www.bgcmp.org/dental.htm">Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix (BGCMP) Dental Clinic</a> to help provide comprehensive dental services to low income, uninsured children ages five to 18. In addition, the Cigna Foundation will donate five dollars to support the BGCMP Dental Clinic every time visitors <i>click to commit</i> on Cigna's <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CIGNA?v=app_107542449367407">Facebook</a><span> page during February, up to $5,000.</span></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.cigna.com/NewsReleases/cigna-foundation-grants--25-000-to-boys---girls-clubs-of-metropolitan-phoenix-dental-clinic.htm</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate></item></channel></rss> 