Georgia / Alabama

Chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease disproportionately affect minority communities, and the COVID-19 pandemic has affected minority-owned small businesses disproportionately hard.

As part of our commitment to advance health equity, Cigna launched a new initiative to support minority- and women-owned small and mid-size businesses. The goal is to help create safer, healthier and more productive workforces. After all, healthy employees are a key driver of the economic health for these companies.

Mike Triplett, president of Cigna's U.S. Commercial business, points out, “Health is wealth; and for many minority and women-owned businesses, the key to economic prosperity is to ensure they have – and maintain – a healthy and vibrant workforce. Today's intersection of health, economic and racial crises motivated us to take definitive action to partner with these small and mid-size businesses by improving the health and productivity of their workforce – many of whom are from underserved communities.”

In Atlanta, Cigna offers tailored health plans designed to improve health equity and address social determinants of health within the local community. These health plans, which are available for companies with more than 25 employees, include health and lifestyle services for specific health issues – including asthma, heart disease, diabetes, high-risk pregnancies and more – that disproportionately impact people of color.

Cigna health plans also include:

Convenient access to affordable, quality care, including local health care providers who excel in treating underserved communities and offer bilingual services.

Whole person health services that enable employees to get the emotional support they need.

Virtual care options for medical and behavioral health services so that people can get care in any setting they choose, any time.*

Retail, home delivery and specialty pharmacy options that make it safer and convenient for individuals to access to their prescription medications and use them properly.

Resources to support your employees’ peace of mind including financial guidance, legal consultations, and identity theft protection.**

Learn more about our initiative to support minority- and women-owned businesses – and see how our tailored health plans can work for your clients.

* Cigna provides access to virtual care through participating in-network providers.  Not all providers have virtual capabilities. Cigna also provides access to virtual care through national telehealth providers as part of your plan. This service is separate from your health plan's network and may not be available in all areas.

** This program is NOT insurance and does not provide reimbursement for financial losses. Program is provided through a third party vendor who is solely responsible for their products and services. Full terms, conditions and exclusions are contained in the applicable client program description, and are subject to change.  Program availability may vary by plan type and location, and is not available where prohibited by law. Legal consultations about employment matters are not available under this program.