Ballad Health And Cigna Healthcare Have Extended Their Negotiation Deadline To April 15th. The Two Companies Are Working To Finalize An Agreement That Would Keep Ballad Facilities In Cigna’s Network For Commercial Health Plans. This Is The Third Extension Since December, When The Companies Announced An Initial Agreement Just Days Before The Original January 1st Deadline. The Extension Affects Customers With Cigna’s Open Access Plus, PPO, HMO, And Localplus Plans. Ballad Says Cigna Members Can Continue Using Their Facilities At In-Network Rates While Negotiations Continue.