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Enhanced 270/271 Transactions for Faster, More Reliable Eligibility and Benefits Results

April 24, 2026

Starting April 24, 2026, medical, dental, and behavioral health providers will see improvements to our 270/271 eligibility and benefits transactions—part one of our 2025 CAQH® […] Read more >

Submit DPPO Orthodontic Claims with Confidence: Quick Tips for Faster, Accurate Payment

April 10, 2026

To support timely, accurate reimbursement for orthodontic services, use the guidelines below when submitting orthodontic claims to Cigna. Following these steps helps reduce rework and […] Read more >

Have questions? Save time by starting here when you need help

April 7, 2026

When questions come up, starting in the right place can save time and help get answers faster. Whether you’re checking benefits, updating office information, or […] Read more >

Understanding Antimicrobial Resistance in Dentistry

March 11, 2026

Antibiotics and antifungals save lives, but their use can cause side effects and lead to antimicrobial-resistant infections. Antimicrobial resistance has the potential to impact people […] Read more >

Reminder: How you can assist members with filing a complaint and/or appeal

February 4, 2026

Cigna offers members a process to address complaints and appeals. Members may have questions related to claim payment, eligibility, coverage determinations, and other procedural or […] Read more >

DHMO and DPPO Clinical Coverage Determination Guidelines: 2026 updates are here!

January 5, 2026

You can immediately access the current Cigna Dental Clinical Coverage Determination Guidelines, which can guide you through benefit determination policies. They can be located on CignaforHCP.com > […] Read more >

Reminder: CDT 2026 code updates are effective January 1, 2026

January 1, 2026

Cigna Dental Care® and DPPO Summary New CDT 2026 dental procedure codes effective January 1, 2026 The American Dental Association (ADA) has released its Code on […] Read more >

Reminder: You can download your fee schedule directly from CignaforHCP.com

December 4, 2025

If you are a dentist directly contracted with the Cigna Dental network, you can access and download a copy of your Cigna PPO and/or DHMO […] Read more >

Reminder: The use of the KX Modifier for Medicare dental claims became effective July 1, 2025

December 2, 2025

On July 1, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began using the KX modifier for certain dental claims. This change has helped […] Read more >

DHMO and DPPO Clinical Coverage Determination Guidelines: 2026 updates – coming soon!

December 1, 2025

You can immediately access the current Cigna Dental Clinical Coverage Determination Guidelines, which can guide you through benefit determination policies. They can be located on CignaforHCP.com > […] Read more >

Do you know how to update Cigna Dental with your provider and office information? Here are some tips

November 25, 2025

Maintaining accurate provider and office information is essential for all dental practices participating in the Cigna Dental Network. Whether you are updating your Tax Identification […] Read more >

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

November 10, 2025

Language barriers can pose significant obstacles to effective communication between patients and health care providers, hindering the delivery of care and ultimately affecting patient outcomes. […] Read more >

New Mexico Language Assistance Program services requirements

November 6, 2025

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 […] Read more >

California Language Assistance services requirements

November 6, 2025

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 >

New online claim attachment features are now available on CignaforHCP.com

November 3, 2025

Cigna Healthcare® continues to enhance the Cigna for Healthcare Professionals portal (CignaforHCP.com) by leveraging technology and data to streamline your experience. Our latest updates to […] Read more >

CDT 2026 code changes – coming soon!

October 31, 2025

Cigna Dental Care® and DPPO summaryThe American Dental Association® (ADA) released its Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature for 2026 (CDT 2026). Please use these codes for all procedures […] Read more >

Cigna Dental’s Network Rewards Program® offers exclusive savings for network providers

October 21, 2025

Being part of the Cigna Dental network offers more than just the opportunity to care for patients—it also provides access to exclusive savings on essential […] Read more >

Announcing our new CignaforHCP.com portal login screen – effective September 27

September 22, 2025

As part of an ongoing effort to provide a more streamlined user experience, a newly designed login screen will be introduced on the Cigna for […] Read more >

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