Community Health Options selects Cigna Healthcare as new national PPO network
NEW GLOUCESTER, MAINE, Aug. 19, 2026 - Community Health Options has teamed up with Cigna Healthcare® to give its national plan Members access to one of the largest and most recognized provider networks in the country, without changing the coverage they already count on, the company announced today.
This new agreement gives all Members on a national plan access to the Cigna Healthcare PPO Network*, which includes more than 1.6 million healthcare providers and nearly 6,400 hospitals and health systems across the United States.** This includes access to the national Evernorth® Behavioral Health Network.
Cigna Healthcare will become the company's national wrap network effective Sept. 1.
"Our national plans give our Members access to dependable, in-network care wherever they are in the United States," said Kevin Lewis, CEO and president of Community Health Options. "This new relationship makes finding care more flexible and convenient, whether Members are traveling outside of our New England network on vacation or spending winters elsewhere, have a child away at college, or work for one of our group clients in another state."
Community Health Options' own direct network continues to include providers in Maine, New Hampshire and select Massachusetts locations, including many Centers of Excellence.
Under this agreement, Community Health Options continues to serve as the health plan insurer and plan administrator, while Member benefits remain unchanged.
About Cigna Healthcare®
Cigna Healthcare is a health benefits provider that advocates for better health through every stage of life. Cigna Healthcare guides customers through the healthcare systems, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving health and vitality. Products and services are provided exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI), including Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Evernorth Health companies or their affiliates, and Express Scripts companies or their affiliates. Such products and services include an integrated suite of health services such as medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits, and others.
About Community Health Options
Community Health Options is the only Maine-based nonprofit, Member-led health insurer and plan administrator, providing comprehensive health benefits for individuals, families and businesses. The company offers the most robust provider network in Maine, featuring the Community Health Options network, which includes providers in New Hampshire and select areas of Massachusetts, including many Centers of Excellence. The company also offers U.S. national coverage for individuals and businesses. Follow Community Health Options on Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok or Instagram.
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