BLOOMFIELD, Conn., Dec. 20,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI)
achieved a score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign
Foundation's Corporate Equality Index, earning the Equality 100
Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion. This marks the
eleventh consecutive year that The Cigna Group has been recognized
as a best place to work for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and
Queer (LGBTQ+) equality.
"We're committed to investing in a healthy workforce that
prioritizes the vitality of our employees. Recognizing that our
continued success depends on the well-being and collective
strengths of our employees, we value and celebrate their unique
backgrounds, perspectives, and talents – and nurture a culture of
inclusion and belonging. We know this supports better decision
making, greater innovation and higher levels of engagement that
help us better serve our customers and communities – and advance
better health for all," said Geneva
Brown, vice president at The Cigna Group. "We thank the
Human Rights Campaign Foundation for their important work in
shaping LGBTQ+-inclusive workplace policies and standards, are
proud of our continued progress in LGBTQ+ inclusion, but also know
there is more work to be done."
The Cigna Group invests in several initiatives to support
the health and vitality of LGBTQ+ employees, including an expanded
travel benefit for gender-affirming care, educational tools and
resources to help employees and their managers through a gender
transition, a dedicated health care support line, and an employee
resource group that educates and advocates for the LGBTQ+
community.
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index
(CEI) is the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report
measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+
workplace equality. The CEI rates companies on detailed criteria
falling under four central pillars:
- Non-discrimination policies across business entities;
- Equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their
families;
- Supporting an inclusive culture; and
- Corporate social responsibility.
The full report is available online at www.hrc.org/cei and more
about how The Cigna Group supports the LGBTQ+ community can be
found here.
About The Cigna Group:
The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI) is a
global health company committed to creating a better future built
on the vitality of every individual and every community. We
relentlessly challenge ourselves to partner and innovate solutions
for better health. The Cigna Group includes products and services
marketed under Evernorth Health Services, Cigna Healthcare, or its
subsidiaries. The Cigna Group maintains sales capabilities in more
than 30 countries and jurisdictions, and has more than 165 million
customer relationships around the world. Learn more at
thecignagroup.com.
Media Contact:
Madeline
Sarver
202-615-1473
Madeline.sarver@evernorth.com
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