CignaforHCP to replace Claimstat for Medicare Advantage-participating providers in Arizona

Behavioral health medical necessity criteria updates

October 2, 2024

Evernorth Behavioral Health uses the MCG™ Behavioral Health Guidelines for guidance in conducting mental health level of care medical necessity reviews for all health plan […]

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 […]

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. […]

New Mexico language assistance services requirements

October 2, 2024

New Mexico law requires health plans to provide language assistance program (LAP) services to eligible customers who have limited English proficiency (LEP) and/or differing hearing […]

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 […]

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 […]

Important administrative reminders

September 24, 2024

We would like to share the following important administrative reminders with behavioral health providers caring for Evernorth® Behavioral Health and/or Cigna Healthcare customers.  + Administrative guidelines  […]

Cigna Healthcare Helps Drive Adherence with Preventive Breast Screening

September 24, 2024

New industry recommendations advocate for earlier and more frequent mammograms Women who have regular mammograms are more likely to find cancer earlier and have better […]

Improving HEDIS measures and patient outcomes for Antidepressant Medication Management

September 23, 2024

The Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®)1 is a widely used performance improvement tool. More specifically, it’s a core set of measures that provide […]

Cigna Healthcare Medicare Advantage update: Incorrect coding for dialysis services

September 17, 2024

We routinely review our coverage, reimbursement, and administrative policies for potential updates. In that review, we take into consideration one or more of the following: […]

Provider data enhancements on CignaforHCP.com for Medicare Advantage providers in Arizona coming soon

September 11, 2024

On October 1, we will implement multiple enhancements to MHK, our prior authorization software to the Cigna for Healthcare Professionals website (CignaforHCP.com) accessed by Cigna […]

NALC Health Benefit Plan AMIs to change in January

September 11, 2024

Effective January 1, 2025, the alternate member identifiers (AMIs) for your patients with health care coverage under the National Association of Letter Carriers Health Benefit […]

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