Cigna-UNC Health Contract Lapse Raises In-Network Coverage Issues

Cigna and UNC Health missed their contract renewal deadline, leading to the loss of in-network coverage for Cigna patients seeking care at UNC Health facilities. This contractual gap forces affected patients to either incur substantially higher out-of-network costs or seek healthcare providers outside the UNC Health network. The situation particularly impacts patients nearing or having met their deductibles, raising both financial and treatment continuity concerns. Both parties are reportedly continuing negotiations to establish a new contract agreement.