The Deadline For A New Contract Between Ballad Health And Cigna Healthcare Has Been Pushed Back Again. The Two Organizations Have Extended Negotiations Until April 1st, Giving Them An Additional Month To Finalize Terms. Ballad Stated: “This Agreement Was Dependent Upon The Completion Of An Extensive Process And Submission Of Data From Cigna, Necessary To Finalize Contract Negotiations.” Cigna Has Confirmed It Has Mutually Agreed To Extend The Contract As They Continue Working Toward An Agreement On A New One. The Extended Deadline Affects Commercial Open Access Plus, PPO, HMO And Localplus Insurance Plans.