Participant Benefits

Cheers to a Healthier 2026 with Expanded Virtual Care

Published December 29, 2025

A new year brings a fresh opportunity to take charge of your health and wellness. Whether you’re looking to build healthier habits, get answers to ongoing concerns, or simply feel your best, SchoolCare and Cigna here to support you every step of the way in 2026.

We are pleased to share some new and expanded virtual health benefits designed to care for your whole self – mind, body, and heart – through convenient, high-quality resources that fit into your everyday life. These new offerings include free access to the Headspace app, virtual clinics for gut health, women’s health, and cardiology, as well as access to two nutrition services programs.

Below is more on each program and links to helpful flyers with more details on how to get started. Click on the programs you are interested in for more information.

Access Headspace at no out-of-pocket cost in 2026

Are you a fan of the Headspace app, or have you always wanted to try it but just haven’t gotten around to signing up? Beginning January 1, 2026, in addition to virtual coaching and therapy from Headspace Care already included in your benefits program, all SchoolCare participants will be able to download the Headspace app and access its robust library of guided meditations, wind-down exercises, sleepcasts, focus music and more at no out-of-pocket cost through your Cigna Healthcare plan.

More information will be coming to your inbox from Cigna and Headspace in January. Beginning in January, you can access it by logging in to myCigna and clicking on “Perks and Programs.”

If you are a current or past user of Headspace and you already have an account, there will be instructions available in the January emails for connecting with the Member Support team at Headspace to help you get connected.

Learn more about Headspace here.

Cost:

• Headspace App: No Cost (beginning January 1, 2026)
• Headspace Care (coaching, therapy & psychiatry): Variable dependent upon program, find costs at myCigna.com

Take control of your gut health with Oshi

Introduced at the beginning of the plan year, Oshi Health, an in-network virtual care clinic is available to all SchoolCare/Cigna participants to assist with digestive health issues without needing to wait weeks or months for an appointment. Participants can expect an initial visit within 5 days of registering for your account, with access to next day appointments and 24/7 support available once established – all from the comfort of home. Oshi’s gastrointestinal (GI) providers, registered dietitians, and gut-brain specialists help participants find lasting relief for symptoms and conditions, including:

• abdominal pain and bloating
• acid reflux and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS),
• undiagnosed GI symptoms
• and hundreds of other GI issues

Learn more or get started with Oshi Health here.

Cost: Subject to in-network cost sharing and any applicable deductible, based on your SchoolCare plan

Comprehensive women’s health across all life stages with Visana

Visana Health is a virtual-first women’s health clinic that provides comprehensive, evidence-based care for women across all life stages, from menstruation through menopause. In-network with your SchoolCare/Cigna Healthcare plan, Visana goes beyond traditional reproductive care to address hormonal health, chronic gynecologic conditions, preventive care, and overall well-being.

By offering coordinated, patient-centered care through virtual visits, Visana improves access, delivers personalized treatment, helps women get the care they need more conveniently and effectively and can be utilized in conjunction with your annual visits to your OB-GYN or primary care provider.

Learn more or get started with Visana Health here.

Cost: Subject to in-network cost sharing and any applicable deductible, based on your SchoolCare plan

Virtual cardiology care made easy with Heartbeat Health

If you are dealing with a new or ongoing heart health-related diagnosis, Heartbeat Health is a virtual-first cardiology clinic that brings specialized heart care right to you, no matter where you are. Instead of waiting for an in-person appointment, you can connect with experienced nurse practitioners, physician assistants and registered nurses through convenient online visits that support prevention, diagnosis, and ongoing management of cardiovascular conditions.

With day and evening appointments available you have the flexibility to meet with an expert care team to help manage your care a time convenient to your schedule. 

Heartbeat Health can also help coordinate testing, manage medications, and work closely with your local providers to ensure seamless follow-up care.

Conditions Heartbeat Health supports include:

• Atrial fibrillation
• Heart failure
• Vascular disease
• Post-acute care

Learn more or get started with Heartbeat Health here.

Cost: Subject to in-network cost sharing and any applicable deductible, based on your SchoolCare plan

Nutrition support at your fingertips with Nourish and Foodsmart

If improving your nutrition is a goal for 2026 and you’re unsure where to start, consider one of these two virtual nutrition support programs covered by your SchoolCare/Cigna Healthcare benefits.

FoodSmart

Work with a registered dietitian to plan meals, grocery lists and more. Your dietician will help you create personalized meal plans specific to your health and nutrition goals, and provide you with tools to help simplify the process of preparing nutritious meals for you and your family. They will partner with you to help you reach your goals, while considering your medical history, budget, and needs. Meet with your dietician virtually, or over the phone.

Learn more or get started with Foodsmart here.

Nourish

Nourish is a national network of more than 3,000 registered dieticians (RDs) who can help you meet your nutrition goals from wherever you are. Nourish RDs cover all major specialties including weight loss, diabetes, heart conditions, eating disorders, gut health and more. Get personalized support, track your eating habits and meet weekly with your RD as part of the program, plus, use the Nourish app to log meals, track macros, view recipes, track goals, message with your RD between appointments and more.

Learn more or get started with Nourish here.

Cost: Both programs are covered at no out-of-pocket cost as part of your preventive care

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