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Lexington Health to Cut Cigna Network Amid Dispute

12/23/2025

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Lexington Health, a South Carolina provider, will drop Cigna Healthcare as an in-network insurer starting January 1, 2026.
The move follows a similar dispute with Aetna earlier in 2025.
Cigna claims Lexington Health demands excessive rate increases, making healthcare unaffordable.
Lexington Health says negotiations were in good faith but no agreement was reached.
Lexington Health will communicate next steps to affected patients and advise Cigna customers to explore options.

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Story summary

Lexington Health, a South Carolina provider, will drop Cigna Healthcare as an in-network insurer starting January 1, 2026.
The move follows a similar dispute with Aetna earlier in 2025.
Cigna claims Lexington Health demands excessive rate increases, making healthcare unaffordable.
Lexington Health says negotiations were in good faith but no agreement was reached.
Lexington Health will communicate next steps to affected patients and advise Cigna customers to explore options.