We lift the curtain on Cigna's Behavioral Center of Excellence, which acts as an innovation lab of sorts, helping teams across the company address the challenges both our customers and employees face. Get an inside look at the innovation coming from this team.

Identity theft can have an enormous toll on a person’s emotional, mental, and even physical health. Read on for tips on how to protect yourself.

Julia Brncic, senior vice president, chief counsel, and corporate secretary at Cigna, discusses how employers can create a more resilient workforce by empowering and supporting working women and caregivers.

In this exclusive interview, a Cigna employee shares her story of overcoming an anxiety disorder, and how Cigna was there to help.

Dr. Michael Howell, MD, who is a regional medical executive for Cigna, is determined to combat vaccine misinformation in the Black community and for underrepresented minorities in general.

In honor of National Suicide Prevention Week (September 5-11), we’ve scoured the web for some of the latest stats on suicide: The what, why and who. Read on to better understand how suicide risk is tied to social and economic status, gender, mental health, and more.

The pandemic has certainly changed life as we know it—and for some people, it’s helped them form healthier habits.

To shed more light on the expanding drug epidemic both in the United States and in the world at large, we scoured the web for some of the most surprising statistics related to overdoses.

Parents are understandably feeling anxious about sending their children, many of whom cannot be vaccinated, into school buildings.

More than just a feeling, stress triggers a physical reaction that affects both your body and mind.

If ever there was a time to demonstrate the value of the employer-sponsored health care market, it was during the coronavirus pandemic.

Many people don’t know that good dental health is key to maintaining whole-person health – especially for people with certain medical conditions.

At Cigna we have found that although our work in the data and analytics space cannot change a diagnosis, it can help change patient outcomes.

Regular visits to the dentist for routine treatments like check-ups, x-rays, and teeth cleanings can have far-reaching benefits not just for people’s oral health, but for their overall health...

There are many structural factors that impact gender disparities in mental health — education, literacy, poverty and gender roles — all have been further exacerbated by the pandemic.

As demand has grown in the U.S. for mental health care and services, supply has struggled to keep up.

For many people, losing weight is a journey – a challenging journey that requires lifestyle changes.

While the COVID-19 pandemic has affected different people in different ways, a recent nationwide Cigna-M/A/R/C® research survey uncovers a few positive outcomes. Many people report stronger...

Achilles Freedom Team athletes have experienced some of the toughest challenges life has to offer. Cigna recently sat down with Master Sargent Cedric King and Staff Sargent Earl Granville, two...

A recent study by Cigna found that employed individuals who engaged in Cigna’s Health Matters Care Management following COVID-19 hospitalization can save up to nearly $2,000 in monthly...

In one of the first nationwide COVID-19 claims analyses conducted by a health plan, Cigna explored how the impact of the pandemic has altered the course of health care for its customers. The...

In one of the first nationwide aggregate COVID-19 studies published by a health plan, Cigna revealed that the most common long-term complications from COVID-19 infection among the American...

The initiative aims to increase transparency and help customers save by bundling payments — setting a fixed cost for an entire course of treatment — prior to receiving care.

Evernorth, the leading health services portfolio of Cigna, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MDLIVE, a privately held, leading 24/7 virtual care delivery...

People with higher levels of personal resilience are also more proactive with their heart health.

To better help teachers and school administrators support the mental well-being of their students, Cigna Foundation is partnering with Mindful Schools.

Dr. Michael Ungar, director of the Resilience Research Centre at Dalhousie University, recently sat down with Cigna’s Robin Southgate, product strategy lead for Cigna’s Employee Assistance...

Cigna is providing critical health care resources to a number of communities most at risk for COVID-19.

These days, there are plenty of things to stress about, but managing diabetes shouldn’t be one of them. To help those who’ve been diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes better navigate care...

Your smile has the power to brighten your day – and someone else’s. A healthy smile starts with proper dental hygiene. This National Dental Hygiene Month, we’re sharing five simple habits to...

Americans are up against a lot and our resilience – or our ability to quickly recover from challenges – is truly being put to the test.

Ahead of International Stress Awareness Day on November 4, we’re sharing tips from Cigna’s behavioral health experts to help identify and reduce stress. This has been a stressful year for kids...

A new survey from Cigna International Markets reveals the tightening and loosening of protective COVID-19 measures are negatively affecting individuals.

COVID-19 has put many things on hold this year, but one thing it shouldn’t interrupt is preventative care.

When it comes to taking care of yourself, wellness screenings should be considered the first line of defense. Doctors often use these visits as a time to ask about health concerns, review personal...

Recovery from COVID-19 isn’t the same for all patients, and research continues to show the virus can have a long-term impact for many. A new study interviewing Cigna medical plan customers found...

They rush the scene when others are fleeing. They are the protectors and the helping hands. Emergency responders are used to saving lives, and now Cigna is making sure that these frontline workers...

According to the Cigna COVID-19 Global Impact Study: New Directions [PDF] part of Cigna’s annual 360 Well-Being Survey, availability and access to virtual health has become increasingly...

Research shows that young adults, whose brains are still in development, are at greater risk of opioid addiction, and that their first exposure to an opioid is usually from the dentist.1 To help...

You might think milestone birthdays stop when you turn 50, but that’s not true! Your 65th birthday is an important milestone, too.

Everyday stress and worries about unexpected health care costs are top-of-mind concerns across all generations – from Millennials, to Gen Xers, to Boomers. Supplemental Health insurance plans...

While many people are avoiding hospitals right now due to concerns over COVID-19, it’s still critical that people get the needed care. A recent Cigna study found that pediatric hospitalizations...

Cigna is helping customers manage their musculoskeletal (MSK) health care and pain management needs, as well as assisting providers avoid unexpected burdens stemming from elective surgery delays...

Dr. Miller recently spoke with AHIP about what health insurance providers are doing to protect Americans and to help overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, he specifically addresses the work...

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, many people are staying in their homes to help prevent the spread of the disease. Feeling lonely from time to time is natural, but this unprecedented time...

COVID-19 has the public rethinking how they stay healthy – both physically and mentally. Even those in good health can start to feel anxious and fearful when the words “pandemic” and...

Food is a basic human need. Yet, for 1 in 7 children in the United States, they may not know where their next meal might come from.1 And when children are suffering from hunger, they are more...

As group health plan sponsors, employers have a unique opportunity to help combat the opioid epidemic. “Employers can educate and build support systems for employees, particularly those...

Looking to help primary care providers (PCP) diagnose and more effectively treat patients with chronic low back pain, Cigna is taking on pain management while at the same time working to help...

The benefits of a well-balanced diet extend beyond a child’s growth and development. Healthy eating is also essential to developing a strong, healthy smile. As part of Children’s Dental Health...