Are you a provider that accepts Cigna insurance plans in your practice? Then this blog post is for you!

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What is “patient search”?

An online way for the cigna providers to check the patient eligibility, deductible, and out of pocket costs; among other things.

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New feature added- precertification check and submission.

• This option is became available since Dec of 2025
• The option is available for ONLY providers that have the “patient check” option also

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Where can you find this?

Online portal at CignaforHCP.com

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What is new?

• Prior auth draft/ save option
• Adding requested documents
• Check prior authorization requirenment in real-time
• Download the summary of the responses- to your prior auth check
• Submit the appeal to any denied request

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