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California health insurance - Group health insurance in California - Cigna Group Health Insurance

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Some Highlights Regarding Effects of Cigna's Consumer Driven Plans with Self-Funding

  • Average 12% first year savings versus fully insured (immediate)
  • Average savings of $7900 per employees over 5 year window (sustainable)

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Self-Funded Plans Have Been Successful Due To:

  • Surplus Credit - When actual claims are less than projected, the company receives a credit - money directly back to the company
  • Payments don't Fluctuate (Level Funding) - Monthly costs are based on standardized quantities for the year
  • Client-Specific Claims reports
  • Every company has direct access to reports that track exactly how claims dollars are being spent (more on this below)
  • Tailored Plan Design - Employers can tailor their plan design

It's rare to have a "hot" product in the California group health market despite the ad slicks from various carriers but Cigna's new offering is as close as we get on that front and for good reason.

With Cigna's new self-funded group benefits and Choice consumer-driven plans, health insurance has finally stepped out of the stone-age and into the digital age of control, visibility, and cost effectiveness.

Let's take a look at how their self-funded plans work and what advantages they offer companies in California.

Cigna Self Funded Group Coverage

The beauty of the Cigna Self-Funded plans is that it combines an immediate pathway to savings with a longer term control and visibility element that can impact an employer's cost over time.

Let's look at both of these elements.

California health insurance ratesThe Inherent Benefit of Self Funding

First, what is self-funding? Essentially, a company is taking some of the responsibility for claims exposure from the carrier but in return, also some of the savings.

The opposite is a "Fully Insured" group plan where the insurer takes the full responsibility (minus deductibles, copays, etc) for the company's health claim exposure.

So Where's The Benefit In Self-Funding?

Insurance companies are not exactly going broke. You're paying the carrier a premium above the claims experience (in aggregate) which pays for all those fancy buildings and commercials (ducks, cavemen, you name it).

We only entertain self-funding if we expect a sizable savings over a fully-funded health plan and we can quickly size up the potential for your company based on age, zip code, and type of industry.

Nearly 2/3rd of Cigna's self-funded health plans have received a surplus (savings)

That's the Self-Funded part.

Now let's look at where Cigna is really groundbreaking for group health options.

California business owner reviewing Cigna group health insurance plan options for employeesSimple and Powerful Tools To Reduce Future Premiums

One of the reasons for the Cigna's Self-Funding and Consumer Driven plans success has to do with the revolutionary set of tools they package with the underlying health plan.

Think of a full wellness suite that actually works and digital graphical view of how your employees are interacting with health benefits.

We're not talking clunky interfaces with lines of obscure data. Simple graphical representations of where money is spent, saved, and the ability the change course accordingly.

It really is pretty gorgeous...for health insurance.

Visibility is one thing...actual means to affect future health expenditure is quite another.

And Cigna has changed the game there as well.

Rather than list the components (health improvement dedicated team, specialty care management, incentives for individual health improvements), let us run a proposal for you company with expected results.

Get statistical data and benefit detail for Consumer Driven Choice Plans or for Self-Funding

Which California Companies can take advantage of Self-Funding and Consumer Choice Savings?

Cigna Self-Funded group benefits are available to California companies with 25-250 employees and we're happy to quote this option for your company.

Our services are free to you and we look forward to investigating whether this option can provide significant savings to your company.

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Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Does Cigna offer group health insurance for small businesses in California?
Yes, Cigna offers group health insurance options for California companies, including self-funded and consumer-driven plan designs. For a customized quote, you can work with a licensed California agent at no cost to your business.
▸ What is a self-funded group health plan and how does it work?
With a self-funded plan, the employer pays employee health claims directly rather than paying a fixed premium to an insurer - the carrier typically administers the plan. This structure can offer cost savings and greater flexibility compared to traditional fully-insured group coverage.
▸ How much can a California company save by switching to a Cigna self-funded plan?
According to Cigna's data highlighted on this page, employers may see average first-year savings of around 12% compared to fully-insured plans. Actual savings vary by company size, claims history, and plan design, so a customized quote is the best way to estimate your potential savings.
▸ Is there a cost to get a Cigna group health insurance quote through CalHealth.net?
No - assistance from CalHealth.net's licensed agents is completely free to employers. You pay the same premium as going directly to the carrier, with no added fees. You can request a small business quote to get started.
▸ Can California employers require employees to use a specific Cigna provider network?
Group health plans typically involve defined provider networks, and network access depends on the specific plan design chosen by the employer. A licensed agent can help you compare Cigna's network options to find the right fit for your workforce across California.
The answers above are general information about California health insurance and may change as rates, plans, and rules are updated each year. They are not a substitute for personalized advice. For current, personalized guidance, please contact us, email help@calhealth.net, or call 800-320-6269. Serving California since 1994.
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