BLOOMFIELD, Conn.--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- CIGNA (NYSE:CI) announced today that it is temporarily lifting certain medical and pharmacy restrictions in order to aid its customers affected by Hurricane Irene. People insured by CIGNA in all areas affected by Hurricane Irene may refill lost or damaged prescriptions early without prior approval and access urgent care from any health care professional (in-network or out-of-network) at in-network benefit levels. In addition, CIGNA is waiving prior authorization requirements for urgent hospital admissions, medical and dental care as well access to needed specialists.