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Alternative pain management services and medications
Cigna·MA · Pain Management, PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab), Physical Therapy +6 more·Coverage
Effective date
Jul 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 18, 2026
Summary
Cigna Healthcare now covers alternative pain management services and medications for Massachusetts patients under House Bill 5143, including non-medication treatments like acupuncture, chiropractic care, physical therapy, and non-opioid medications. Coverage varies by individual benefit plan and requires verification for each patient.
Action Required
By July 21, 2025: Billing team must verify coverage for alternative pain management services (acupuncture, chiropractic, physical therapy, etc.) and non-opioid medications for all Cigna Healthcare Massachusetts patients. Update prior authorization workflows to check individual benefit plans before billing. Access the New England Provider Reference Guide on CignaforHCP.com for specific coverage details.