Cigna and AHN have reached a last-minute deal to continue in-network care for 20,000 patients.
The two sides faced a major impasse over rates with all roads leading to an end to in-network coverage beginning this weekend.
But in the 11th hour, Cigna and AHN reached a one-year agreement with plans to negotiate a longer-term deal in the coming weeks.
Cigna customers will continue to have full access to AHN's services.
“This agreement is great news for the more than twenty thousand people in this region who are Cigna-insured and rely on AHN for their health care needs,” said AHN President James
Benedict. “We appreciate Cigna’s good faith efforts to reach a contract that enables its members to continue receiving the outstanding care and services they have come to expect from AHN.”
“The collaboration we have with Allegheny Health Network puts quality, affordable care in reach for the people we jointly serve in this community,” said Mike Ungvary, Vice President, Network Management for Cigna Healthcare’s Pennsylvania Market. “Together we will continue working to improve the health and vitality of Cigna Healthcare commercial and Medicare Advantage customers.”
Those with questions should call their Cigna healthcare rep or AHN's dedicated line for Cigna members.