LOUISVILLE, Ky. —

Cigna Healthcare has terminated its contract with Norton Healthcare.

That means Norton Healthcare will no longer accept Cigna health insurance, which affects thousands of people in the Louisville area.

In a letter to patients, Norton confirmed the news, saying Cigna terminated its contract despite continued efforts to reach a solution.

Norton’s existing contract to be an in-network provider for Cigna will end on Sept. 8.

Patients will still be cared for, but they will be considered out-of-network.

Norton says they’re still working with Cigna to gather additional details and next steps for patients.

WLKY News has reached out to Cigna but has not heard back.

This is a developing story.

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