Healthcare Finance News October 28, 2025
For those paying the full cost of medications, the new model will reduce the monthly cost for brand-name prescriptions by an average of 30%, Cigna says.
Cigna’s health services division Evernorth is ending drug rebates for all of its fully insured plan customers beginning in 2027.
Instead, the discounted price negotiated between Evernorth’s pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts and drug manufacturers will go directly to consumers.
Evernorth said it is ensuring the lowest available cost for both brand-name and generic medicines. Out-of-pocket costs will count toward the annual deductible.
Medicare and Medicaid drug plans are exempted.
For those who pay the full cost of medications, the new model will reduce the monthly cost for brand-name prescriptions by an average of...







