CommercialCoverageMedium impact
2026 Cigna Care Designation and Tier 1 results
Cigna·Coverage
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 18, 2026
Summary
Cigna Healthcare has updated its 2026 Care Designation (CCD) and Tier 1 provider evaluation program, which affects patient cost-sharing for visits with designated high-performing providers across 21 specialties including primary care. Providers who achieve Tier 1 status will be displayed in online directories starting October 2025, with the designation becoming effective January 1, 2026.
Action Required
By August 22, 2025: Providers should review their CCD and Tier 1 status results when received in June 2025 communications and submit any reconsideration requests to PhysicianEvaluationInformationRequest@CignaHealthcare.com or fax 866.448.5506. Front desk staff should monitor provider directory updates starting October 2025 to verify Tier 1 status display for patient cost-sharing information.