By: Karina Gonzalez
Centers for Medicare and Medical Services (CMS) has banned Cigna from enrolling and selling new Medicare products because of issues with Part C (Medicare Advantage Plans) and Part D (Prescription Drug Program )that increased enrollees out-of-pocket expenses which led to delays or denials in receiving medical services and prescription drugs. These sanctions were imposed effective 1/21/2016 because CMS determined that “Cigna’s conduct posed a serious threat to the health and safety of Medicare beneficiaries.” Continue reading