BLOOMFIELD, Conn., March 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to the
COVID-19 pandemic, Cigna today announced several actions to support
and protect its colleagues in the United
States so they can continue serving the company's more than
170 million customer relationship worldwide.
"Our talented teammates are working relentlessly to protect and
serve our customers, clients, partners and communities during this
critical time of need," said John
Murabito, Chief Human Resources Officer, Cigna. "Our
colleagues' safety, well-being and peace of mind will always be our
top priority. By providing additional support, we can help
alleviate some of the real-life challenges facing our employees
right now."
Effective immediately, the company is giving 10 days (80 hours)
of emergency paid time off for colleagues for COVID-19 related
absences through 2020. This additional time off applies to all
full-time benefits-eligible employees and provides added relief for
those who are sick or in quarantines, unable to work, or caretaking
for sick family members, children or elders.
In addition, Cigna is providing premium compensation and
additional assistance to reward its employees who must continue to
work onsite during this challenging time. Many of these colleagues
are front-line health care professionals, such as doctors, nurses
and pharmacists who are delivering much-needed medical care
directly to COVID-19 impacted patients and others.
Effective Monday, March 23, Cigna
will expand its prior position encouraging employees to work from
home. The company is now mandating all employees with the
capability to work from home to do so immediately.
Cigna is also providing extensive resources and tools for its
colleagues to help effectively manage feelings of fear, anxiety,
and stress, an in turn, improve resiliency and increase social
connectivity.
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,
Cigna Life Insurance Company of New
York, Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Express
Scripts companies or their affiliates, and Life Insurance Company
of North America.
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 including
group life, accident and disability insurance. Cigna maintains
sales capability in over 30 countries and jurisdictions, and has
more than 170 million customer relationships throughout the world.
To learn more about Cigna®, including links to follow us
on Facebook or Twitter, visit www.cigna.com.
MEDIA CONTACT
Ellie Polack
(860)
902-4906
elinor.polack@cigna.com
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