Cigna Names Lisa Wagamon President of Medicare Advantage Plans in the Carolinas
NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Global health service company Cigna (NYSE:CI) has named Lisa Wagamon president of its Medicare Advantage (MA) plans in the Carolinas. In this role, Wagamon will help oversee the growth of Cigna's MA plans in North and South Carolina.
"This is an exciting time for Cigna's MA business as we are rapidly growing by adding MA products and expanding geographies with the ultimate goal of providing more people with affordable, predictable and simple health care," said Aparna Abburi, president of Cigna's Medicare and CareAllies business.
Wagamon has more than two decades of experience in health care, including work with Medicare, Medicaid and commercial plans, as well as a strong background in provider network development.
"We are very pleased to welcome Lisa to the Carolinas," said Charlie Pitts, market president, Carolinas, Cigna. "Cigna is now able to offer even more individuals a plan for every phase of their life."
Expanded Medicare Advantage Offerings
MA plans are growing in popularity with individuals who qualify for Medicare because they combine Medicare Parts A and B in one convenient plan that can also include Part D drug coverage and additional benefits, such as vision and dental, sometimes at no extra cost. Cigna offers a variety of MA plans in the Charlotte, Greensboro / Winston-Salem, Charleston, and Greenville/ Spartanburg areas as well as Anderson and Pickens counties.
Cigna offers a $0 premium plan in all MA markets. The company also offers Medicare Supplement and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans in all areas in the Carolinas.
About Cigna
Cigna Corporation is a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Cigna delivers choice, predictability, affordability and access to quality care through integrated capabilities and connected, personalized solutions that advance whole person health. All products and services are provided exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna Corporation, including Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Evernorth companies or their affiliates and Express Scripts companies or their affiliates. Such products and services include an integrated suite of health services, such as medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits and other related products.
Cigna maintains sales capability in over 30 countries and jurisdictions, and has more than 175 million customer relationships around the world. To learn more about Cigna®, including links to follow us on Facebook or Twitter, visit www.cigna.com.
All Cigna products and services are provided exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna Corporation, including Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Cigna HealthCare of South Carolina, Inc., Cigna HealthCare of North Carolina, Inc., Cigna HealthCare of Georgia, Inc., Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc., Cigna HealthCare of St. Louis, Inc., HealthSpring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc., HealthSpring of Florida, Inc., Bravo Health Mid-Atlantic, Inc., and Bravo Health Pennsylvania, Inc. The Cigna name, logos, and other Cigna marks are owned by Cigna Intellectual Property, Inc. Other providers are available in our network. Provider may contract with other Medicare Advantage plans. Cigna complies with applicable Federal Civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Cigna cumple con las layes federales de derechos civiles aplicables y no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, nacionalidad, edad, discapacidad o sexo. English: ATTENTION: If you speak English, language assistance services, free of charge, are available to you. Call 1-800-668-3813 (TTY 711). Spanish: ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-800-668-3813 (TTY 711). Chinese: 注意：如果您使用繁體/中文，您可以免費獲得語言援助服務 請致電1-800-668-3813 (TTY 711). Cigna is contracted with Medicare for PDP plans, HMO and PPO plans in select states, and with select State Medicaid programs. Enrollment in Cigna depends on contract renewal. © 2020 Cigna
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