What is Going on With Cigna Healthspring

[Mr C]

Does anyone know how long the sanction will last with Cigna?

 

[somarco]

Until the sanction is lifted

 

[Chazm]

Does anyone know how long the sanction will last with Cigna?

No one usually knows. Plan on writing it soon or something? I would just stay away

 

[TwoCents]

For comparison: When SilverScript was sanctioned, it lasted from 1/15/13 to 12-20-13. So CMS will likely make them sit out at least one AEP.

 

[craig_ritter]

For comparison: When SilverScript was sanctioned, it lasted from 1/15/13 to 12-20-13. So CMS will likely make them sit out at least one AEP.

Other examples:

Aetna was sanctioned in April of 2010 and released in June of 2011, so that one lasted over a year.

Chinese Community HP - 11 months.

Summacare - 7 months (included one AEP)

Cap Blue Cross - 9 months (included one AEP)

Orange County - 12 months

Health Net - 8.5 months (partial AEP missed)

The only sanction in the past 6 or so years that didn't impact an AEP was for HealthPlus of MI and that was due to the state of MI not allowing them to enroll new members for financial reasons. Once that was lifted by the state of MI, CMS took them off sanctions (lasted 2 1/2 months).

 

[wehotex]

Other examples:

Aetna was sanctioned in April of 2010 and released in June of 2011, so that one lasted over a year.

Chinese Community HP - 11 months.

Summacare - 7 months (included one AEP)

Cap Blue Cross - 9 months (included one AEP)

Orange County - 12 months

Health Net - 8.5 months (partial AEP missed)

The only sanction in the past 6 or so years that didn't impact an AEP was for HealthPlus of MI and that was due to the state of MI not allowing them to enroll new members for financial reasons. Once that was lifted by the state of MI, CMS took them off sanctions (lasted 2 1/2 months).

Hee Hee. The HealthNet AEP lasted ONLY about 5 working days in a year when they had a GREAT plan in So Calif. It hurt tremendously. I was able to get a whopping 7 apps in at the time, well, it was "whopping" for me anyway.

 

[jacobtn]

Other examples:

Aetna was sanctioned in April of 2010 and released in June of 2011, so that one lasted over a year.

Chinese Community HP - 11 months.

Summacare - 7 months (included one AEP)

Cap Blue Cross - 9 months (included one AEP)

Orange County - 12 months

Health Net - 8.5 months (partial AEP missed)

The only sanction in the past 6 or so years that didn't impact an AEP was for HealthPlus of MI and that was due to the state of MI not allowing them to enroll new members for financial reasons. Once that was lifted by the state of MI, CMS took them off sanctions (lasted 2 1/2 months).

Interesting info thanks for posting this.

 

[policy doctor]

According to this article---which deals more with star ratings and bonuses---Cigna has to fix their problem by March 31.
Does that mean if they do, they are allowed back in for AEP?
And if not, the penalty is extended for longer time?

Medicare Plans Score Higher Ratings And Millions In Bonuses | Kaiser Health News

 

[Ronnie Carter]

According to this article---which deals more with star ratings and bonuses---Cigna has to fix their problem by March 31.
Does that mean if they do, they are allowed back in for AEP?
And if not, the penalty is extended for longer time?

Medicare Plans Score Higher Ratings And Millions In Bonuses | Kaiser Health News

I rather doubt that they will get the sanctions lifted by March 31 of this year.