Cigna employer health plans in Kansas
Who Cigna insures among Kansas employers and what those plans pay in premium and broker compensation, and what the Cigna network pays physicians and hospitals.
Cigna employer health plans in Kansas at a glance
What the data shows
Cigna insures 31 employer health plans in Kansas (9% of 331 insured large plans), 2nd of 8 carrier groups; Blue Cross Blue Shield (214) hold more.
Cigna has grown 19% in Kansas since 2020, from 26 plans.
Most of these plans cover 100–499 people (20 plans); 7 cover 1,000 or more.
Median premium per person covered was $3,011, 48% below the Kansas all-carrier median of $5,787. Benefit design and group mix differ, so this is not a price comparison.
84% of these plans reported broker or agent pay on their Cigna contracts; where paid, the median was 9.9% of premium (middle half 5.1%–12.7%).
In Cigna national PPO, 31 of the 50 Employer 50 services have a Kansas benchmark, at a median of 149% of Medicare across those services.
At Kansas hospitals, Cigna's commercial rates run higher than other carriers' at the same hospital for 2 of 2 services.
Cigna plans in Kansas, 2020–2024
| Form year | Plans | Persons covered | Share of state | Median premium / person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 26 | 28,020 | 7% | $1,400 |
| 2021 | 28 | 26,268 | 8% | $2,529 |
| 2022 | 26 | 26,216 | 8% | $1,425 |
| 2023 | 29 | 27,707 | 8% | $3,044 |
| 2024 | 31 | 31,571 | 9% | $3,011 |
| 2025 (partial) | 27 | 19,880 | 12% | $2,798 |
Plan size
| Persons covered | Plans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 100 | 2 | 6% |
| 100–499 | 20 | 65% |
| 500–999 | 1 | 3% |
| 1,000–4,999 | 5 | 16% |
| 5,000 or more | 2 | 6% |
Premiums and broker pay
| Measure | Cigna | All carriers, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Median premium per person covered | $3,011 | $5,787 |
| Premium per person, middle half | $1,218–$8,082 | $4,150–$7,978 |
| Plans reporting broker or agent pay | 84% | 70% |
| Median broker pay, % of premium | 9.9% | 3.5% |
| Broker pay, middle half | 5.1%–12.7% | 2.1%–5.1% |
| Median broker pay per person covered | $352 | $216 |
Industries
Cigna's Kansas employer clients are concentrated in manufacturing (9 plans) and professional and technical services (6), followed by retail trade (3).
| Industry | Plans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 9 | 29% |
| Professional and technical services | 6 | 19% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 10% |
| Construction | 2 | 6% |
| Other services | 2 | 6% |
| Information | 2 | 6% |
Cigna employer clients in Kansas
31 employers in Kansas have a Cigna major-medical contract, 7 of them covering 1,000 or more people. For each one Medlyze has the plan year, the broker on each contract and what that broker was paid, and compiles the list for a state, an industry or a single employer on request.
| Employer | Persons covered | Plan year ends | Broker | Broker pay, % of premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employer name | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked |
| Employer name | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked |
| Employer name | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked |
What the Cigna network pays physicians in Kansas
| Service | Code | Median | Middle half | % of Medicare | Other networks, median | Provider groups |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic heart catheterization with coronary angiography | 93458 | $444 | $418–$585 | 155% | $478 | 52 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic complete with Doppler | 93306 | $410 | $268–$842 | 209% | $330 | 53 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), complete | 93000 | $30 | $24–$52 | 197% | $23 | 54 |
| Nuclear stress test (SPECT myocardial perfusion) | 78452 | $667 | $403–$740 | 156% | $607 | 53 |
| Treadmill stress test, complete | 93015 | $146 | $109–$221 | 199% | $123 | 54 |
| Cataract removal with lens implant | 66984 | $644 | $644–$1,136 | 139% | $718 | 61 |
| Abdominal ultrasound, complete | 76700 | $176 | $130–$215 | 154% | $150 | 166 |
| Bone density scan (DXA), axial | 77080 | $15 | $11–$17 | 156% | $12 | 164 |
| CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 74177 | $125 | $85–$142 | 149% | $111 | 164 |
| CT chest without contrast | 71250 | $73 | $51–$96 | 148% | $70 | 165 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views | 71046 | $44 | $33–$53 | 133% | $39 | 162 |
| MRI brain without and with contrast | 70553 | $156 | $107–$195 | 148% | $148 | 165 |
| MRI cervical spine without contrast | 72141 | $104 | $72–$149 | 153% | $112 | 165 |
| MRI knee (lower-extremity joint) without contrast | 73721 | $90 | $63–$136 | 144% | $105 | 165 |
| MRI lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $101 | $69–$149 | 148% | $112 | 165 |
Professional fee only: facility, implant and anesthesia charges are not included. Limited: rates come from a sample of providers, and groups are counted only in specialties that perform the service.
What the Cigna network pays hospitals in Kansas
Cigna commercial rates are on record at 20 Kansas hospitals (the hospitals covered so far, not every hospital). Compared at the same hospitals, Cigna's rate is higher than the other carriers' median for 2 of 2 services and lower for 0. For Emergency visit, level 4, the rate runs from $237 to $4,986 across 5 hospitals.
This page shows 2 of the 6 services in full. The other rates, the size of each gap and every hospital's prices are in the Plan Cost Benchmark.
| Service | Hospitals | Median rate | Range (P10–P90) | vs other carriers, same hospitals | Cash price, median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-section delivery (hospital stay) | 5 | Locked | Locked | Higher | Locked |
| Vaginal delivery (hospital stay) | 5 | Locked | Locked | Higher | Locked |
| MRI, lower back | 5 | $324 | $63–$467 | – | – |
| MRI, knee | 5 | Locked | Locked | – | Locked |
| Gallbladder removal, laparoscopic | 5 | Locked | Locked | – | Locked |
| Emergency visit, level 4 | 5 | $1,359 | $237–$4,986 | – | – |
Hospitals with the most published Cigna rates
| Hospital | Joint replacement | MRI lower back | CT abdomen | Colonoscopy | ER level 4 | Vaginal delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital In Manhattan | – | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked |
| Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital | – | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked |
| Ascension Via Christi St Teresa | – | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked |
| Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute | $16,415 | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked |
| Menorah Medical Center | $28,812 | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked |
| Saint John Hospital | $12,341 | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked |
How the contracts are written: case rates 17%, fee schedules 54%, per diem 2%, percent of billed charges 24%, other 2% of Cigna's published commercial rates for these services in Kansas.
Employers: see all 6 services and every hospital near your people in a Plan Cost Benchmark →
Hospital facility rate only: physician, anesthesia and implant charges are separate. Rates are what hospitals publish, not claims paid, and are not weighted by use.
Carriers in Kansas
| Carrier | Plans | Share | Median premium / person | Median broker % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 214 | 65% | $5,967 | 3.1% |
| UnitedHealthcare | 31 | 9% | $6,038 | 4.0% |
| Cigna | 31 | 9% | $3,011 | 9.9% |
| Aetna | 28 | 8% | $5,563 | 3.0% |
| Other insurers (regional and local plans) | 26 | 8% | $153 | 10.0% |
| Kaiser Permanente | 9 | 3% | $7,978 | 5.0% |
| Anthem (Elevance Health) | 2 | 1% | $6,183 | 1.9% |
| Humana | 1 | 0% | $2,421 | – |
Cigna in other states
FAQ
How many Kansas employers have Cigna health insurance?
31 employer health plans in Kansas reported a Cigna major-medical contract in their 2024 filings, covering 31,571 persons. Self-funded plans that Cigna only administers are not counted.
What is Cigna's share of the Kansas insured employer market?
9% of insured large employer health plans, 2nd of 8 carrier groups by plan count.
How much do brokers earn on Cigna plans in Kansas?
Where broker or agent pay was reported, the median was 9.9% of premium (3.5% across all carriers in Kansas).
Can I see the figures for a specific employer?
Yes. Brokers can request an Employer Account Brief on one employer, or a Prospect List for this market. Employers can request a Plan Cost Benchmark for their own plan. Use the request form on this page.
About these numbers
- Plans counted: the 31 Kansas employer health plans with a Cigna major-medical contract in their 2024 filings. Self-funded plans that Cigna only administers are not counted here.
- Premium and broker figures: 29 contracts with 20+ persons covered and a reported premium; broker percentages use the 25 contracts that reported broker or agent pay.
- Network rates: Cigna national PPO, professional fees only, from a sample of providers.
- Hospital prices: Cigna commercial rates at Kansas hospitals; stay and facility prices only.
- Full method and limits: how the employer health plan data is built.