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Why cervical cancer screening remains a clinical imperative
Act
by Dec 31, 2026
Effective date
Jan 1, 2027
Identified
Sep 29, 2026
Summary
Effective January 1, 2027, Cigna Healthcare will cover at-home, self-collected cervical cancer screening tests at no cost to customers, with follow-up testing for positive results also covered. This policy aims to remove screening barriers and improve compliance with cervical cancer prevention guidelines.
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What to do
by Dec 31, 2026 · 5 steps
01Billing team must update billing system to reflect zero patient cost-sharing for at-home, self-collected HPV testing and related follow-up testing for Cigna Healthcare members effective January 1, 2027.
02Coordinate with front desk and clinical staff to inform patients of this new no-cost coverage option.
03Update encounter forms and patient education materials to educate about self-collection option availability.
04Verify that claims submitted for self-collected HPV tests do not include patient cost-sharing or denials beginning January 1, 2027.
05Reference Cigna Healthcare's Preventive Care Services (A004) administrative policy for additional coverage details.
Original notice
Why cervical cancer screening remains a clinical imperative
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