Prior authorization – also called preauthorization, preapproval, and precertification – is a tool that helps health plans protect patient health and safety and improve affordability by reducing unnecessary costs.

Cleaning teeth and preventing cavities are important, but regular dental care for children is about much more than that. A variety of issues, such as how teeth are aligned, can cause lasting problems unless they are caught and addressed early on, said Dr. Cary Sun, Cigna’s chief dental officer.

In addition to issues accessing tests, the accuracy of home tests is often questioned – along with how to select the best tests, how to use them, and when to use them. In this article, we answer some of the most common questions about at-home testing and more.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, parents might feel like they’re scrambling to keep up with the best ways to safeguard their children. We asked Dr. Steve Miller, Cigna clinical advisor, for his latest guidance based on parents’ most common questions.

A new whitepaper from Cigna Healthcare shows that virtual care can help to drive down health care costs for customers.

Five Cigna health coaches provide tips and words of encouragement to help people along the road to healthier habits.

For those of us who are covered by a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) it’s currently the time of the year when deductibles reset. However, even during the deductible stage, you can take steps to minimize your costs while maximizing your health. Here’s how.

Taking steps to improve employees’ health and well-being can increase satisfaction and encourage retention, whether they are working on site, at home, or in both locations.

Whether you’re trying to select an Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plan, Medicare or Medicare Advantage plan, or an employer-sponsored plan, you’ll have a variety of choices – which can make your choice complicated.