CIGNA launch new dental plan "Oral Health Optimum" - March 2009

CIGNA has launched a new coinsurance dental plan Oral Health Optimum and also made enhancements to their existing co-insurance range.

The new plan, Oral Health Optimum is available to clients with 3 or more employees and provides 100% reimbursement on preventative treatment up to £300 and 80% of minor and major treatment up to £2,000. The Aamp;E benefits have been enhanced with an increased oral cancer benefit of £12,000.

As well as the new plan, CIGNA has also made important improvements to their existing Oral Health and Oral Health Plus plans. Both plans now provide 80% reimbursement for minor and major treatments – an increase of 5%. The Oral Health Plus preventative treatment benefit has also been increased from £250 to £300.

CIGNA's head of product management, Kirsty Jagielko says:

James Parker, CIGNA's UK Healthcare Managing Director says:

"The new plan was introduced in response to the rise of popularity of dental as a flexible benefit and demand from clients and brokers, who already recognise our superior service, to offer a higher level of reimbursement within this product range. Experience has shown that the simplicity of this plan design works particularly well when promoted within a flexible benefits platform.

CIGNA is in the unique position in the market to be able to offer two dental plan designs, with our comprehensive plan range continuing to be more popular in the company paid sector. The additional improvements to our existing range strengthens our position in the flexible benefits market and provides a greater level of cover ensuring our co-insurance plans remain both competitive and a valuable healthcare benefit especially relevant when the shortage of NHS dentists has prompted a government review."

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For further information please contact Jennifer Barr, CIGNA's Product Marketing Executive on 01475 492 415, Jennifer.barr@cigna.com or the CIGNA press office on 01475 492 484.

Notes to Editors:

CIGNA HealthCare UK is a leading provider of healthcare benefits and services using a unique nurse led case management approach CIGNA delivers the right care for the employee at the right price for the employer. They also work successfully with employers to reduce absence costs and manage employee wellbeing and productivity.

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