Fisher. Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds
programs of research, community services, education, and advocacy to save
babies and in 2003 launched a campaign to address the increasing rate of
premature birth .

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The economic cost of prematurity is
significant for families and for employers who sponsor medical insurance for
their families.
Beyond CIGNA's program offerings to help manage prematurity , CIGNA and its
employees are committed to the March of Dimes. Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of research,
community services, education, and advocacy to save babies and in 2003
launched a five-year campaign to address the increasing rate of premature
birth.

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"Our supporters are a phenomenally committed group of people and companies,
all coming together -- rain or shine -- to generate funds that support
programs to improve the health of mothers and babies. 224

"While the consequences of premature birth are most obvious on a baby and
its family, they also have a significant impact on employers. For more information, visit the March of Dimes Web site at
http://www.marchofdimes.

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March of Dimes Georgia Chapter Raises More Than $6 Million During 2005 WalkAmerica Campaign

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CIGNA works with employer-clients to manage their rising health care costs
by helping ensure their employees get the care they need to prevent, manage or
overcome health issues.

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"We're satisfied with our WalkAmerica results, and pleased that so many
supporters worked so hard to make this another successful year for the March
of Dimes -- especially given that many of our Metro Area walk events scheduled
for April 24th were cancelled due to harsh weather that swept into Atlanta
early that morning," said March of Dimes State Board Chairman J.T. Since 1994, CIGNA and its employees have
contributed $16 million to the March of Dimes . According to recently released data from the March of Dimes,
employers pay nearly 15 times more in medical expenses for babies born
prematurely in their first year of life than they do for healthy , full-term
babies. The High-Risk Maternity program proactively
identifies pregnant women who are at high risk for pregnancy-related
complications and prenatal hospitalizations because of co-morbid conditions,
such as hypertension or diabetes.

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4 million has been invested by the national March of Dimes
office for research grants within Georgia. Since
its beginning 35 years ago, WalkAmerica has raised more than $1 billion
nationally through walker team donations and corporate sponsorships of walk
events that take place on the last weekend in April in nearly 1,500 locations
across the country.

ABOUT THE MARCH OF DIMES: The March of Dimes is a national voluntary
health agency whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing
birth defects and infant mortality . For more information on the annual March of Dimes
WalkAmerica, visit the Web site at http://www .

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ATLANTA, The March of Dimes Georgia Chapter raised
more than $6 million during its 2005 campaign , representing a 5% increase year
over year, and enabling the Georgia Chapter to continue supporting the March
of Dimes mission of preventing birth defects and infant mortality.
- Medical Research: March of Dimes medical and genetic research saves
babies' lives and continues to search for cures for many serious birth
defects. CIGNA is also
national sponsor of the March of Dimes Prematurity Campaign, a five-year
public education campaign to raise awareness of prematurity and reduce rates
of preterm birth, which have increased 29 percent since 1981.S.

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An estimated one in eight babies in the United States is born prematurely
every year.
Members who are considered to have high-risk pregnancies may take
advantage of case management services.

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Not only are they among the largest contributors to the
March of Dimes, but each of these teams substantially increased its
fundraising and team participation versus last year. In addition to the larger health care
costs , the extra care a premature baby needs can also impact productivity in
the workplace in terms of more time away from work for the parents as well as
possible presenteeism.

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Already,
the chapter has awarded more than $237,000 in grants to organizations around
the state for projects that provide quality health care for women and infants,
and a further $1. At the same time, a
friendly challenge between AirTran and Delta Connection/ASA resulted in a
combined increase of $30,000 over 2004. In 2003, the March of Dimes awarded more than $13 million in
grants to scientists investigating key questions related to causes of
death and disability in newborns.
The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is
to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant
mortality.

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It also provides information and emotional
support to families of babies in neonatal intensive care units. It takes a tremendous emotional and financial toll on families as
premature babies fight to survive and may continue to face ongoing health
challenges throughout their lives.nacersano.

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With approximately one
out of every eight babies being born prematurely , and facing increased health
risks and potentially long term complications, this is a cause we can all
relate to.

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The March of Dimes wishes to spotlight some of the teams whose performance
was particularly stellar, including Publix Super Markets, Kaiser Permanente,
and SunTrust Bank . For many, this means that they do not get the fundamental
preventive checkups, immunizations or treatments for common childhood
illnesses that they deserve. Members also have round-the -clock access to the toll-free
CIGNA HealthCare 24-Hour Health Information Line(SM) and may talk to a
registered nurse about questions or concerns. The case manager is a registered nurse
who provides information about their risk factors and helps them coordinate
health care services and benefits .org.

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Family Teams, which are families that
have been personally touched by the mission of the March of Dimes, raised over
$100,000 this year.

CIGNA Works to Help Fight Prematurity

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The 2005 WalkAmerica State Sponsors are Publix Super Markets and Delta Air
Lines.
The country 's oldest walking event, WalkAmerica is the March of Dimes'
single largest fund-raising event, and plays a critical role in supporting the
organization's mission of preventing birth defects and infant mortality.
- Health Care: Today, more than 9 million children have no health
coverage .

For more information about participating in WalkAmerica contact the March
of Dimes Georgia Chapter at 404-350-9800.
CIGNA offers several resources to help educate expectant members on having
healthy pregnancies and preventing premature births.walkamerica.
As a Business of Caring , CIGNA provides employers with benefits programs,
expertise and services that improve the health , well-being and productivity of
their employees.

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Serving millions of customers, clients and members in the
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Eighty-seven cents of every dollar raised in Georgia is spent on
innovative programs that help give babies a fighting chance , including:
- Parent Education: The March of Dimes focuses on educating pregnant
women by helping them recognize the signs of preterm labor and what to
do if they have them. By reducing the incidence of prematurity among an
employee population, families will be healthier and employers can avoid
significant direct and indirect costs. Every year, CIGNA mobilizes
thousands of employees and their families to participate in WalkAmerica events
held throughout the country from late March through early May. and around the globe, CIGNA's operating subsidiaries offer a full
portfolio of medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy and vision care
benefits; group life , accident and disability insurance, and health care
coverages for expatriate employees.

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CONTACT: Brittney Gray
404-350-9800, ext. Members have access to
the CIGNA HealthCare Healthy Babies(R) program where they receive educational
materials from a recognized source of information on pregnancy and babies -
the March of Dimes. If a baby is born prematurely, CIGNA members
may take advantage of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Case Management.

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http://www. In addition to
the critical issues of the health and well-being of the infant , employers
should be aware of the emotional toll prematurity can have on the workforce as
well as the high health and productivity costs. CIGNA supports the work of the
March of Dimes to reduce prematurity because we know healthy babies mean a
healthier future - for families, workplaces and the bottom line," said David
Cordani, President, Health Segments.

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Through this program, CIGNA seeks to appropriately reduce the length of stay
for infants in the NICU by resolving barriers to discharge, and facilitating
parental education and use of community resources.

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March of Dimes advocacy efforts in state
and federal government are making it possible for more parents to get
health coverage and care for their babies and children. New Data Show Costs of Prematurity Can Last a Lifetime and Employers are
Paying the Price

PHILADELPHIA , April 5, 2005 -- CIGNA (NYSE: CI)
today announced it will again be a national sponsor of the 2005 March of Dimes
WalkAmerica(R), the organization's largest annual fund-raising event, for the
eleventh consecutive year.