Cigna Exits ACA market, posts $1.65B profit.

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    "excerpt": "Cigna Exits ACA market, posts $1.65B profit.\n\nCigna is walking away from the Affordable Care Act individual exchange business at the end of 2026. At the same time, the company is reporting a strong first-quarter profit of $1.65 billion. Together, these announcements signal a major strategic shift for one of the country's largest health insurers.\n\nCigna Exits ACA Individual Market by Year-End\n\nCigna's incoming CEO, Brian Evanko, confirmed the exit during the company's April 30 first-quarter earnings call. He acknowledged that this was not a hasty decision. \"We did not make this decision lightly,\" Evanko said. Importantly, he added that the exit will bring no network or coverage changes for current members.\n\nWho Is Affected by the Exit?\n\nCigna currently covers approximately 369,000 individuals and families through its ACA exchange plans. Moreover, these members will need to seek alternative coverage once the company fully exits the market. While the transition may seem abrupt, Cigna has assured that plan protections remain in place through the end of the year.\n\nWhy Cigna Is Leaving the Exchange Business\n\nCigna's ACA exit follows a broader pattern of strategic divestment. Earlier in 2025, the company sold its Medicare Advantage business to Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) in a $3.3 billion transaction. Evanko explained that this divestment \"enabled greater focus and...",
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