Cigna's Global Health Benefits Partners with Carrot Fertility to Enhance Family Planning Support

Cigna's Global Health Benefits unit has announced a strategic partnership with Carrot Fertility to provide comprehensive support for family planning and hormonal health to its globally mobile workforce. This collaboration marks a significant step in addressing the unique needs of international employees seeking fertility and family-building services.

Personalized Care Across Borders

The new program, offered at no cost to eligible members and their covered spouses or partners, aims to deliver personalized support throughout the family planning journey. Carrot Fertility's platform will provide access to a network of over 11,000 providers, agencies, and attorneys across 170 countries, ensuring that members can receive consistent care regardless of their location.

Wendy Sherry, CEO of Global Health Benefits, emphasized the holistic approach of the program: "Our collaboration with Carrot offers a holistic, personalized approach to help our globally mobile customers navigate fertility journeys from wherever they are in the world. This program offers eligible GHB customers the information, expertise, and insights needed to support the full spectrum of their health and vitality through every fertility journey."

Comprehensive Support and Education

The partnership extends beyond traditional fertility services, offering a range of support options:

• Individualized care plans tailored to each member's needs
• Direct access to clinicians and experts, including doulas, OB-GYNs, emotional support specialists, and menopause experts
• Multilingual support to accommodate a diverse global workforce
• Educational resources, including expert-authored videos and materials available on-demand

Tammy Sun, founder and CEO of Carrot, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration: "We couldn't be more excited to partner with Global Health Benefits to deliver lifelong fertility support to their eligible globally mobile population, focused on improving access, experience, and outcomes for all who need it. This collaboration will bring critical services and support to more people ranging from preconception through menopause."

Cultural Sensitivity and Global Reach

Recognizing the diverse nature of its global clientele, the program is designed to be culturally relevant and adaptable to local norms and customs. This approach ensures that members can make informed decisions about their care and fertility process, regardless of their geographic location or cultural background.

The partnership between Cigna's Global Health Benefits and Carrot Fertility represents a significant advancement in providing comprehensive, accessible, and culturally sensitive fertility and family planning support for international employees. As companies continue to expand globally, such initiatives are likely to become increasingly important in attracting and retaining a diverse workforce.