June 2026

In case you missed them, here is a recap of and links to all of the behavioral health articles that were published in the Provider Newsroom in June.

Your news, your way: The Provider Newsroom experience

(June 26, 2026) Here are highlights of the features that let you personalize and navigate to the news and updates most relevant to you.

Supporting youth mental health: Expanding access and strengthening community care

(June 26, 2026) The Cigna Group Foundation announced $3 million in grants to 22 nonprofits working to improve youth mental health and strengthen support systems across 10 states. The funding is part of the Foundation’s three-year, $9 million commitment to expanding access to care and reaching youth and families earlier, particularly in communities where needs continue to outpace available resources.

How chronic conditions and mental health influence each other: What providers should know

(June 24, 2026) Chronic conditions can have a significant impact on patients’ physical health, day-to-day functioning, and overall well-being. For many patients, these conditions are also closely connected to behavioral health, and can affect emotional health, care engagement, and outcomes.

Prioritizing early mental health and substance use screening in 2026-2027

(June 22, 2026) Documentation of early screening in medical records for children, adolescents, adults, and pregnant and postpartum women can be effective in monitoring mental health and substance use. In recognition of current national guidelines and the importance of screening efforts, Evernorth Behavioral Health is updating its medical record review indicators for 2027.

Guidance for submitting behavioral health appeals

(June 22, 2026) To help prevent delays, appeals for behavioral health services should be submitted directly to Evernorth Behavioral Health, rather than Cigna Healthcare. Here’s the when, how, and where of submitting appeals.

270/271 eligibility and benefits transactions: Phase 2 enhancement launched

(June 19, 2026) Starting June 19, providers can now receive National Provider Identifier (NPI)-specific tiered benefit information through the 270/271 eligibility and benefit inquiry and response transaction set. This phase 2 enhancement applies to medical, dental, and behavioral health providers.

Helping patients get started with behavioral health support

(June 3, 2026) When behavioral health concerns arise, conversations often need to be focused and efficient — and resources or referral paths close at hand. Here are some common behavioral health resources, which may help support patient conversations and guide appropriate next steps when needed.

Using the Provider Newsroom

(June 2, 2026) The Provider Newsroom features news and updates on topics relevant to you – all in one place – with easy access to information for multiple lines of business, intuitive navigation, and the ability to personalize your newsfeed to the topics that are most important to you.

The Cigna Group appoints Brian Evanko Chief Executive Officer

(June 1, 2026) Brian Evanko, current The Cigna Group president and chief operating officer, will succeed David M. Cordani as chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2026. Evanko assumes the role of CEO as Cordani retires and transitions to executive chair of The Cigna Group’s Board of Directors.