The 2026 Cigna Healthcare^® Reference Guides for participating physicians, hospitals, ancillaries, and other providers are now available. These guides contain important information about administrative guidelines and program requirements to support your day-to-day operations.

What’s new?

The 2026 guides* include updates designed to support accurate claims submissions, prior authorization processes, and plan administration for patients with Cigna Healthcare coverage, including updated:

• Formatting that streamlines navigation.
• Patient cost‑share collection language.
• Guidance on specialty programs and site‑of‑care requirements.
• Appeals and documentation expectations.

How to access the reference guides

Registered users can log in to the Cigna for Health Care Professionals portal (CignaforHCP.com) > Resources > Reference Guides > Medical Reference Guides > Health Care Professional Reference Guides. If you are not registered, click Register on the portal to get started.

*   For Massachusetts providers, information about the Pain Management Program can be found in the Mid-Atlantic reference guide.