Lexington Health, Cigna reach multi-year agreement
May 28, 2026
Lexington Medical Center and affiliated physician practices will be in-network with Cigna starting July 1
After months of negotiation, Lexington Health and Cigna have reached a multi-year agreement. As a result, Lexington Medical Center and affiliated physician practices will be in-network with Cigna starting July 1, 2026.
Lexington Health patients are receiving notifications via MyChart and mailed letters. Patients who previously had appointments or procedures canceled due to the system’s out-of-network status can contact their providers’ office to reschedule.
Lexington Health Chief Financial Officer Jeff Brillhart said, “Reaching a fair and sustainable agreement requires time and continued dialogue. We are pleased to have this negotiation finalized, and most importantly, we sincerely thank our patients for their trust and understanding throughout this process.”
In a statement, Cigna Healthcare said, “We are pleased to have reached agreement with Lexington Medical Center to bring them back into the Cigna network, restoring in-network access for the community we both serve. Together, we will continue efforts to improve health and vitality for our customers and their families.”
Patients with coverage or plan-specific questions are urged to contact Cigna at the phone number on the back of their insurance card.
About Lexington Health
Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, more than 60 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. The hospital was ranked best hospital in the Columbia Metro by U.S. News & World Report, was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was the first hospital in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Lexington Health Cancer Center is an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence. The network includes a cardiovascular program recognized by the American College of Cardiology as South Carolina’s first HeartCARE Center. The network also has an occupational health center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, an Alzheimer’s care center and nearly 80 physician practices. Lexington Medical Center operates one of the busiest Emergency departments in South Carolina, treating nearly 100,000 patients each year. The hospital delivers nearly 4,000 babies each year and performs more than 35,000 surgeries.
