Baptist Health and Cigna Negotiations
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Health systems and payors negotiate frequently to reach agreements that support patient care. Unfortunately, after a year of negotiations, Cigna HealthCare has terminated their agreement with Baptist Health Hospitals, including Wolfson Children's Hospital, effective June 23, 2026.
Our priority has always been to invest in our community's health, including many critically needed services that are otherwise not available locally. We remain committed to making strategic, thoughtful investments that improve care while responsibly managing costs. Because of our financial stewardship, we were able to offer Cigna lower rates that better align with other plans in the market, but they declined our proposal.
Baptist Health works as one connected system, bringing together our hospitals, physicians, and outpatient services to coordinate your care and ensure you and your family are safe and well supported. When this termination takes effect, it could impact your access to Baptist Health's hospitals and coordinated primary and specialty care.
Cigna is a long-term, valued associate, and we are disappointed with their decision to end our contract. We are hopeful that Cigna will reconsider their actions so an agreement can be reached before the termination takes effect on June 23, 2026.
The reason we are updating you now is that going out-of-network could possibly disrupt your care. If staying in-network with Cigna is important for you and your family, here's what you can do now:
Call Cigna at the number on the back of your insurance card to let them know it's important for you to remain in-network for access to doctors and hospitals that you count on.
Talk to your employer about the importance of maintaining in-network access to the care you and your family rely on to stay healthy; or
Contact your broker. If you have Cigna, ask your broker about options to keep in-network access to our care.
Baptist Health remains in-network with Cigna until June 23, 2026, so you can continue to receive care at Baptist Health/Wolfson Children's just as you always have. Rest assured that even if Cigna's status changes, emergency services will still be available to you.
We appreciate and thank you for your trust in us as your health care providers.