Evernorth Announces New Cost and Transparency Protections for its Express Scripts Patients

Core Insights - Evernorth Health Services, a subsidiary of The Cigna Group, is taking steps to improve costs and transparency around pharmacy benefits to help patients benefit from Express Scripts' negotiations for lower prescription drug costs [1][2] Group 1: Cost Reduction Initiatives - The company aims to protect patients from high list prices of medications by providing access to lower negotiated prices [4] - Patients in employer-sponsored plans will experience improved financial predictability, especially during the deductible phase when medication costs are highest [5] Group 2: Transparency Enhancements - Evernorth is introducing personalized summaries for patients detailing annual total prescription drug costs, including medication prices, negotiated savings, and total savings [5] - Plan sponsors will receive an annual standardized report disclosing costs and pharmacy claim-level reporting to enhance transparency [6] Group 3: Commitment to Patient Care - The leadership emphasizes the goal of exceeding patient expectations for better health and ensuring no surprises at the pharmacy counter [7] - The company is committed to leading change to make medications more affordable and understandable for patients [7]