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CarePoint Health said May 3 it is joining Cigna’s health care network beginning June 1.

Through this agreement, CarePoint’s three hospitals – Hoboken University Medical Center, Bayonne Medical Center and Christ Hospital in Jersey City – will be able to provide care to Cigna members on an in-network basis.

CarePoint began participating with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey in 2018 and UnitedHealthcare in 2019. With the new addition of Cigna, CarePoint now participates with almost every major insurance carrier and the majority of commercially insured patients in Hudson County now have in-network access to its medical care.

CarePoint plans to be in network with all major providers by summer and continues to participate with Medicare, Medicaid, and most Medicare and Medicaid replacement plans.

The expansion of insurance options will provide more flexibility for patients in and around Hudson County and underscores CarePoint’s commitment to delivering quality care to these communities in a unique and patient-focused approach.

“We’re excited and pleased to announce Bayonne Medical Center, Hoboken University Medical Center and Christ Hospital can now offer health care to Cigna members on an in-network basis as part of our dedication to patient-centered care. This will lead to increased access to top quality care and the improvement in patient health. This agreement brings more choice and other benefits of in-network access to the residents of Hudson County starting June 1st.” said Dr. Achintya Moulick, chief executive officer for CarePoint Health. “With the launch of CarePoint’s Innovation Center and Center for Personalized Health later this month, CarePoint’s aim is to provide individualized care using evolving technology and shift to a value based care model, providing care continuum.”

“We are happy to welcome CarePoint Health to Cigna’s network. We look forward to collaborating with them to serve our customers, who will now have more choice and improved access to quality, affordable care,” said Dave Kobus, Cigna president for New Jersey and New York.

Cigna maintains sales capability in over 30 countries and jurisdictions, and has more than 175 million customer relationships throughout the world..