We spoke to two benefits professionals at A+E Networks to understand how they prioritize employee health and happiness through their wellness program.

Offering supplemental benefits as part of a comprehensive package can enhance worker vitality, which has a host of advantages including better overall health, higher occupational confidence, and feeling supported at work.

If you don’t have health insurance through your job, choosing a health plan can feel overwhelming – but with the right information, finding affordable, quality healthcare can be simple.

The employee wellness programs of today must take into account every component of a person's overall health and well-being.

While the presence and impacts of social determinants of health extend far beyond the worksite, these are just some the steps employers can take to help improve the quality of life and health of their workforce in these areas.

We sat down with Dr. Renee McLaughlin, national medical director for LGBTQ+ health and well-being at Cigna, to talk through some of the health disparities LGBTQ+ people face, what causes these disparities, and how providers can help reduce the stigma and discrimination this community faces.

Peter Freeburg, behavioral clinical strategist at Cigna, speaks to the mental health challenges that exist in the workforce today, and the employer imperative around fostering a more connected workforce that prioritizes health and well-being.

We asked Dr. Nalini Raju to share her knowledge on the newest booster, who's eligible for it, and how to stay healthy this fall and winter amid projections of a cold-weather surge in new variant cases.

By helping employees improve their vitality—at work, at home, and in their communities—employers can create a culture of health that addresses the challenges that burned-out or disengaged employees face, and stimulate better business outcomes.

More than 1 in 5 Americans work as unpaid caregivers for loved ones, often while holding a paying job and struggling to make time for themselves. This advice can help with the balancing act.

Cigna Healthcare has partnered with Alegis Care to offer home visits to Medicare Advantage customers living with multiple chronic health conditions.

A registered dietitian offers strategies and shortcuts to help you get your meals and snacks on track.

Your employees' lives are demanding. Their work is demanding. But accessing the care they need to be healthy and productive shouldn't be. This is where virtual care can play a helpful role.

To better understand OCD, we sat down with Dr. Jamie Feusner, chief medical officer at NOCD, an organization that provides evidence-based treatments for people with OCD, to talk about the condition, how it shows up in different people, and the causes, treatment, and side effects of living with it.

Record numbers of Americans are dying of opioid overdoses, yet medication-assisted treatment is utilized far too infrequently. Cigna Healthcare is working to change that as part of a strategy to reduce overdoses from drugs such as fentanyl, heroin, and oxycodone.

These simple steps can protect you, your loved ones, and your community during flu season.

From understanding health benefits and care needs, to deciphering new technologies and digital tools, navigating health care is full of challenges. However, business can help their employees make the most of their options by ensuring they fully understand and optimize their choices.

High medical costs are inevitable. But they’re also predictable and manageable with the right data. Employers must understand the needs of their employees, in order to anticipate, address and manage high medical costs.

How can parents determine if their children may need professional help with behavioral problems? Cigna’s Dr. Stuart Lustig, a child psychiatrist, offers his insights and advice.

With the inextricable link between well-being and employee retention thrust into the spotlight, it is now imperative to find innovative ways to invest in the continuum of mental health care so companies and their employees can thrive.

Flu season is almost in full swing, and older adults, and seniors in particular, need to be extra cautious. To make a case for the flu vaccine among Medicare-eligible adults, we scoured the web for stats on some of the dangers that the flu poses for older adults, the complications it can cause, as well as the efficacy and benefits of getting the shot.

Looking for a Medicare Advantage plan? Understanding star ratings – and knowing where to find them – can help you select the plan that's best for you.

Dr. Leslie Barakat, a pediatrician and senior medical director for Cigna, has advice about keeping children as safe as possible now that they are back in the classroom.

We sat down with Cigna's Dr. Alla Zilbering to explore the health barriers that the senior population faces, as well as what providers and the health care industry as a whole should be doing to reduce gaps in care and improve health outcomes for all Americans.

The Great Resignation isn’t over. Explore some statistics that can help us reflect on the current state of our workforce, look ahead to the forces redefining work as we know it, and better understand how companies and employees alike are changing their priorities in the wake of this massive shift taking place.

As virtual health care continues to grow, physicians and patients are utilizing technology to build relationships. We interviewed Dr. Vontrelle Roundtree, MDLIVE’s interim chief medical officer, to share her thoughts about the doctor-patient relationship and how it can thrive with virtual care.

Monkeypox, also called MPX, has been making headlines as of late. But, what exactly is Monkeypox? How did it come about, and what does it look like when a person contracts it? We tapped the expertise of Dr. Mark Netoskie, a market medical executive at Cigna, to answer these questions and more.

If you’ve ever been confused by a health insurance term such as coinsurance, deductible, or premium – to name a few – you are not alone. We take a look at some of the most common health insurance terms, what they mean, how insurance works, and the differences in the types of coverage out there.

The gender-affirmation process can be a long, complex, and emotional roller coaster. Learn about Cigna's My Personal Champion team, which works to make gender-affirming care as simple and easy as possible.

Americans with employer-sponsored health insurance want plans that cover behavioral and physical health care needs, according to a new AHIP survey.

The cost for prescription drugs can vary widely. But, there are steps that people can take to ensure they get the most bang for their buck. Below, we dive into some of the ways that you can save money at the pharmacy counter.

At Cigna Healthcare, our diabetes care solutions are built around a whole-person health strategy. The aim is to help identify, prevent and manage diabetes by connecting individuals to the right level of care. We look at some of the ways our approach has helped patients save money, and improves medication adherence and health outcomes.

Sherry Doble, a claims manager at Cigna, was diagnosed with pre-diabetes, a serious health condition where blood sugars are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be considered type 2 diabetes. She shares her personal story about enrolling in Omada, Cigna’s diabetes prevention program, and how it changed her life for the better.

To better understand the current state of employee health and well-being, we scoured the web to collect some of the most relevant stats on the behavioral challenges the workforce is currently grappling with, specific demographics experiencing challenges, how American workers define health and well-being, and how employers are showing up for their people.

Fostering a healthy workforce isn’t just the right thing to do. It’s good for business. A new study quantifies the business ROI of investing into the health and well-being of employees. Here are some of the top findings.

At Cigna, we believe that there are four key areas where a health plan can contribute to a business’s growth strategy.

Today’s employers know the importance of encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work, and workers thrive when their organizations encourage them to live their healthiest lives.

Four years ago, Sondra Workman lost a loved one to suicide. As she grieved, she pledged to do something to help others: to learn and share techniques that can help prevent suicides. Cigna, her employer, gave her paid time off work and funding to amplify her efforts through its Community Ambassadors Fellowship program.

It’s been a challenging summer already for many older Americans, and it’s not over yet.

According to numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 50% of people in the United States will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder at some point in their lifetime. Yet less than half of these individuals will seek the treatment they need.

Behavioral health disorders – which include dementia – affect one in five adults over 55, and older men have the highest suicide rate of any age group or gender. If you or a loved one are dealing with a behavioral health issue, these self-care tips can help.

Having conversations with our kids about their mental health can be tough, but it’s an important way to maximize and support their overall health and well-being. For inspiration on how to proceed, we asked Cigna employees to share what works for them. Continue reading for their tips and suggestions.

Th effects of the pandemic on teenage mental health is putting overwhelming demands on working parents, according to new research by Economist Impact, which was commissioned by Cigna.

The stresses and strains of the COVID-19 pandemic have also had an impact on substance use. According to research, about 49% of the U.S. workforce has either an alcohol or substance misuse problem. We look at some of the ways employers can make the space for people with an alcohol or drug misuse problem to come forward and get help.

New research cements the notion that employers need to take an active role in employee mental health.

Ginger founder Karan Singh sits down with us to talk about mental health and how digital technology has the power to remove barriers to access and bring more personalized care to all.

We need to move beyond looking only at physical health – and understand that the mind and the body are connected and both contribute to health and well-being.

David Evans and Associates, Inc., partnered with Cigna to reimagine its employee well-being strategy during the pandemic. The professional services consultancy moved away from just focusing on physical health to providing employees with more holistic support.

COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the health and well-being of children.

Cigna has announced an additional $450 million investment in Cigna Ventures, our corporate venture fund focused on finding and partnering with health tech startups as they look to become a catalyst for bold new opportunities to improve people's health and make health care more affordable, simple, and predictable.