CIGNA Ready to Offer Swine Flu Assistance to Customers Worldwide

PHILADELPHIA--(Business Wire)--
CIGNA is ready to help ease customers` concerns and assist employers and
individuals worldwide regarding outbreaks of swine flu in the United States and
throughout several countries.

"The health and safety of the people we serve is of primary importance to CIGNA.
We will continue to follow the recommendations of the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention as well as local guidelines in impacted areas of the
United States and abroad," said Dr. Jeffrey Kang, CIGNA`s chief medical officer.
"CIGNA's emergency response team is closely following the outbreak of swine flu
and preparing for any potential surge in human infections, including
facilitating access to appropriate medical services across our far-reaching
global health care network."

Medically necessary services for the diagnosis and treatment of swine flu will
be covered in accordance with the terms of customers` applicable benefit plans.
Individuals traveling outside their local service area or traveling outside the
United States who become ill should seek treatment immediately. Emergency or
urgent care services are covered at the in-network benefit level regardless of
where the care is received. Individuals with CIGNA medical benefits also can
call the CIGNA HealthCare 24-Hour Health Information Line SMwhenever health
information or assistance is needed. The telephone number is printed on the
individual`s medical plan ID card.

For multi-national employers and expatriates stationed around the globe, CIGNA
covers Tamiflu and Relenza. Employer resources include a frequently asked
questions reference that provides information regarding precautions and
available resources available at www.CIGNAenvoy.com. Additionally, CIGNA's
online podcast library for multi-national employers, accessible at
http://cignaexpats.com/employer_resources/podcast.html, features a downloadable
recording that provides information regarding pandemic preparedness.

About CIGNA

CIGNA (NYSE:CI), a global health service company, is dedicated to helping people
improve their health, well-being and security. CIGNA Corporation's operating
subsidiaries provide an integrated suite of medical, dental, behavioral health,
pharmacy and vision care benefits, as well as group life, accident and
disability insurance, to approximately 47 million people throughout the United
States and around the world. To learn more about CIGNA, visit www.cigna.com.

CIGNA
Gloria Barone, 215-761-4758
Gloria.barone@cigna.com

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