CHI St. Luke's and Molina did not reach an agreement after the health system demanded higher rates in October. The health system will be out of network for Molina members effective Thanksgiving Day.

David Cordani allegedly hired "black ops style" consultants to derail the deal, which investors claim also prevented Cigna from collecting a $1.85 billion reverse termination fee.

So far, 180 Connecticut providers have agreed to participate. The new program, along with other related efforts, could save the state $185 million through fiscal 2021.

2021 sign-ups remain robust in week 2 of open enrollment.