Jefferson Health and Cigna Healthcare are locked in ongoing negotiations as their network contract has expired. According to Jefferson Health’s website, discussions continue between the two organizations despite the lapse in their agreement.<\/p>\n
Dr. Edmund Pribitikin, Chief Physician Executive and President of Jefferson Medical Group, highlighted financial concerns as the core issue. In a recorded statement, he emphasized that “Cigna’s reimbursement rates for commercial members have failed to keep pace with these economic realities, making it difficult to sustain high-quality care.”<\/p>\n
Cigna Healthcare offers a different perspective on the situation. A spokesperson told Becker’s that Jefferson Health “chose to leave our network due to their unreasonable rate hike demands.” The insurer further explained their position by noting, “Almost all our employer clients’ benefits plans are self-funded, which means any increase in cost of care is paid directly by local employers, their employees and their families.”<\/p>\n
Despite the current impasse, Cigna’s spokesperson affirmed their commitment to reaching a resolution, stating: “We will continue to negotiate with Jefferson Health to reach a fair agreement that will keep healthcare affordable for patients.”<\/p>\n
For patients caught in this contract dispute, Jefferson Health has clarified that emergency services remain in-network for Cigna members. Additionally, some members may qualify for transition-of-care programs or out-of-network benefits while negotiations continue.<\/p>\n
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