The contract change is especially concerning for patients amid the COVID-19 pandemic; however, Cigna has said it is waiving cost-sharing for COVID-19 testing and treatment for members.
As of March 1, Cigna members lost in-network access when Frisbie Memorial was acquired by Nashville-based HCA. The organizations have to negotiate a new agreement because of the transactions.
A Cigna representative told the New Hampshire Union Leader that HCA and the insurer are “working hard to reach a new agreement” as soon as possible.
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