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CignaCommercial · Coverage · Coverage · NJHigh impact

New network option supports Cigna Healthcare Garden State plan

Act
immediately
Effective date
Jul 1, 2025
Identified
Jun 18, 2026

Summary

Effective July 1, 2025, Cigna Healthcare Garden State plan members must use only in-network providers located within New Jersey. Care provided outside New Jersey (except emergencies) will not be covered and claims will be denied, leaving patients responsible for full payment.

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What to do

immediately · 4 steps
01Billing team must verify all Cigna Healthcare Garden State plan members use only New Jersey in-network providers before scheduling services.
02Update patient verification process to identify Garden State plan ID cards.
03Contact Evernorth at 800.926.2273 to verify provider network status for referrals.
04Claims for out-of-state services will be denied and patients will be financially responsible.

Original notice

New network option supports Cigna Healthcare Garden State plan
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