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Cigna Healthcare Medicare Advantage transaction update

October 2, 2024

Earlier this year Health Care Service Corporation and The Cigna Group entered into a definitive agreement whereby HCSC will acquire Cigna Healthcare’s Medicare Advantage, Supplemental […] Read more >

Change Healthcare – latest updates

November 25, 2024

As you know, the Change Healthcare cyber incident continues to affect Cigna Healthcare, third party vendors we work with, and health care providers – as […] Read more >

Cigna Healthcare Medicare Advantage – Enhanced benefits for 2025

October 7, 2024

Cigna Healthcare Medicare Advantage – Enhanced benefits for 2025 In 2025, Cigna Healthcare℠ Medicare Advantage will offer strong medically-focused plans with competitive cost-sharing benefits to […] Read more >

Partnering for inclusivity: Supporting providers in meeting language assistance services requirements

October 2, 2024

In today’s diverse health care landscape, it’s vital to ensure all individuals have equitable access to medical and behavioral services, regardless of their language proficiency. […] Read more >

Cigna Healthcare Medicare Advantage transaction Frequently asked questions

October 2, 2024

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) and The Cigna Group entered into a definitive agreement whereby HCSC will acquire Cigna Healthcare’s Medicare Advantage, Supplemental Benefits, Medicare […] Read more >

Provider data enhancements to the HSConnect provider portal

November 18, 2024

On December 1, we will implement multiple software enhancements to the HSConnect provider portal. The enhancements include an indicator that will assist in selecting the […] Read more >

Appropriate antibiotic prescribing and education key to reducing antibiotic resistance

November 8, 2024

Cold and flu season is here, and with it comes an increase in patients with respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to respiratory syncytial […] Read more >

2025 Cigna Healthcare Medicare Advantage Provider Manual now available

December 3, 2024

The Cigna HealthcareSM Medicare Advantage Provider Manual for in-network physicians, hospitals, ancillaries, and other providers has been updated for 2025. The manual includes key regulatory […] Read more >

The value of the provider’s recommendation in flu vaccination

November 27, 2024

Flu season is here, with cases tending to spike in November, December, and January. As you know, vaccinations early in the season are encouraged, particularly […] Read more >

Cigna Healthcare Medicare Advantage – updated facility fee reimbursement information

November 21, 2024

Please be aware of an important change to the Cigna HealthcareSM Medicare Advantage provider manual to include information on facility fee reimbursement. Cigna Healthcare will […] Read more >

New rejection codes for Medicare Advantage claims

November 19, 2024

On December 5, our claim processing system for Cigna HealthcareSM Medicare Advantage plans will be updated to include new rejection codes. This may result in […] Read more >

Helping your patients get better sleep can improve their overall health

November 18, 2024

Research shows that inadequate sleep is linked to worsening cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, obesity, depression, and impaired cognitive function. Furthermore, poor sleep […] Read more >

Annual Medicare SNP MOC Training in a Snap

November 15, 2024

Cigna Healthcare can help you complete your annual Special Needs Plan Model of Care (SNP-MOC) training each year in 10 minutes or less. Our video […] Read more >

Helpful tool to address depression in a primary care setting

November 13, 2024

Seasonal transitions can bring about a range of emotions. These may include excitement but also anxiety related to family challenges/dynamics and financial impact as well […] Read more >

Provider directory update

November 1, 2024

Update your information: Make sure we can find you! Because our directory pulls provider demographic information from the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), […] Read more >

Cigna Healthcare Medicare Advantage: Customer ID card changes for the 2025 plan year

October 17, 2024

Effective for the 2025 plan year, Cigna HealthcareSM Medicare Advantage customer ID cards will no longer display the name and telephone number of the customer’s […] Read more >

Using the Provider Newsroom

October 11, 2024

The Provider Newsroom is easy to navigate. Valuable information relevant to your practice is readily available and easy to access through our Provider Newsroom, designed […] Read more >

California language assistance services requirements

October 2, 2024

California law requires health plans to provide language assistance program (LAP) services to eligible customers with limited English proficiency (LEP). To support this requirement, we […] Read more >

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