Cigna Launches Smart Coverage to Bridge Health-Cost Gaps

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Cigna Healthcare is introducing Medical with Smart Coverage, a new option for qualifying high-deductible health plans that provides eligible members up to $7,000 for covered injuries, illnesses, or hospitalizations, alongside Simple File Sync Plus, which automatically matches medical claims with supplemental benefits. The launch, set for January 1, 2027, initially targets U.S. clients with 500 to 2,999 employees, with broader availability in 2028. Citing a Cigna and Ipsos survey, nearly 60% of Americans are financially unprepared for a health event, and 44% have spent at least $1,000 out of pocket after a diagnosis. Cigna notes that employees are more than 2.5 times likelier to enroll in high-deductible plans when supplemental benefits are available. Competitors UnitedHealth Group and Elevance Health offer similar connected-benefits solutions, such as UnitedHealthcare's Benefit Ally and Anthem's Whole Health Connection.