Cigna Assists People Affected by San Bernardino Shooting With 24×7 Telephone Help Line
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cigna (NYSE: CI) is expanding access to its 24×7 telephone help line
to provide personal assistance and support for all San Bernardino County
residents affected by yesterday’s tragic shooting. Phone lines are
staffed with qualified clinicians who are available to speak with people
about how to cope with loss, anxiety, stress, fear or other issues
related to gun violence.
People who do not have health benefits or employee assistance program
benefits with Cigna can call a special toll-free number – 866.912.1687
– 24 hours a day through December 31.
Customers who have health benefits or employee assistance program
benefits with Cigna should call the telephone number on their Cigna I.D.
card.
“We are shocked and saddened by the shooting in San Bernardino and want
to do what we can to help the community cope with this tragedy and begin
to heal,” said Karen Cierzan, Cigna’s vice president of behavioral
operations.
Cigna also offers helpful online resources for physical, mental and
emotional self-care during turbulent times, including violent
attacks. Resources are available on CignaBehavioral.com
in the Disaster Resource Center, in English
and Español.
About Cigna
Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company
dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being and sense
of security. All products and services are provided exclusively by or
through operating subsidiaries of Cigna Corporation, including
Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Cigna Health and Life
Insurance Company, Life Insurance Company of North America and Cigna
Life Insurance Company of New York. Such products and services include
an integrated suite of health services, such as medical, dental,
behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits, and other
related products including group life, accident and disability
insurance. Cigna maintains sales capability in 30 countries and
jurisdictions, and has more than 89 million customer relationships
throughout the world. To learn more about Cigna®, including links to
follow us on Facebook or Twitter, visit www.cigna.com.
Contacts
Cigna Corporation
Mark Slitt, 860-226-2092
mark.slitt@cigna.com
