Discontinued — last reported Q3 '21

Business Segments · Current year

U.S. Medical — Current year

Cigna U.S. Medical — Current year increased by 3.2% to $7.25B in Q3 2021 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ3 2021

How to read this metric

Lower costs relative to premiums indicate strong underwriting profitability and effective medical management.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks the medical costs incurred for services provided during the current reporting period. It is a primary...

Peer comparison

Standard industry metric used to calculate the Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) across all health insurers.

Metric ID: ci_segment_u_s_medical_current_year

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21
Value$7.03B$7.25B
QoQ Change+3.2%
Range$7.03B$7.25B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cigna's u.s. medical — current year?
Cigna (CI) reported u.s. medical — current year of $7.25B in Q3 2021.
What does u.s. medical — current year mean?
The medical costs generated by policyholders within the current calendar year.