Fierce Healthcare June 1, 2020
Paige Minemyer

Cigna is nixing member cost-sharing for primary care, specialty care and behavioral health visits in its Medicare Advantage plans.

The new policy extends to care for COVID-19, as well as care not related to the virus, the insurer announced on Monday. It will be applicable to both in-person and telehealth visits. Cost-sharing for such services will also be eliminated in Cigna’s individual and family plans.

“COVID-19 has affected all age groups – physically, financially and emotionally,” said Brian Evanko, president of Cigna’s government business, in a statement. “We want everyone to focus on getting and staying well...

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