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Cigna·Coverage
Effective date
Mar 26, 2026
We identified it
Jun 18, 2026
Summary
This is a summary newsletter of Cigna Healthcare provider updates from March 2026, including updates to specialty drug lists, new EDI requirements for transaction requests, and various clinical resources. One key operational change requires all eligibility inquiry requests to include National Provider Identifiers starting March 26, 2026.
Action Required
By March 26, 2026: Billing team must ensure all Health Care Eligibility Inquiry Requests (ASC X12N 270 transactions) submitted to Cigna Healthcare include the National Provider Identifier (NPI). Update EDI transaction processes and verify billing system compliance to avoid transaction rejections.