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Cigna insurance for drug and alcohol rehab in Pennsylvania

Cigna members can use partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and virtual IOP at Pennsylvania Recovery Center — in Phoenixville, Center City Philadelphia, Avondale, or online anywhere in the state.

Cigna behavioral health is administered through Evernorth, and we verify either card for free before you owe anything.

Cigna coverage at a glance

In-network PHP & IOP

Contracted rates for our most structured outpatient programs, not out-of-network billing.

Evernorth authorizations

We request and maintain authorization with Cigna's behavioral health arm for you.

Clear cost up front

You get the deductible and cost-share numbers Cigna quotes us before your first session.

Flexible schedules

Day IOP, evening IOP and virtual groups for working adults and students.

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Levels of care for Cigna-covered treatment

Start with the support you need now, then step down as recovery becomes more stable.

About 6 hours a day · 5 days a week

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

Our most structured outpatient level of care, with a full clinical day at our Phoenixville, Philadelphia or Avondale office while you continue living at home.

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9–15 hours a week · Day or evening

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

A flexible in-person schedule for people who need substantial addiction treatment while balancing work, school, family or a step down from PHP.

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Secure online care · Statewide access

Virtual IOP across Pennsylvania

Clinically appropriate Pennsylvania residents can join structured groups and therapy from home without traveling to one of our three offices.

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Cigna plans we work with

Cigna coverage arrives under several product and administrator names:

  • Cigna Open Access Plus
  • Cigna LocalPlus
  • Cigna PPO
  • Cigna HMO
  • Evernorth Behavioral Health
  • Cigna + Oscar
  • Medicare Advantage
  • Employer group plans

Plan names change and benefits vary by employer group, so the only way to know for certain is a live benefit check. We will run one for you at no cost and with no obligation.

How Cigna covers outpatient addiction treatment

Under parity law, Cigna covers substance use treatment on the same footing as medical care. Partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient are recognized levels of care subject to your plan's deductible and coinsurance.

Cigna typically requires authorization for PHP and reviews IOP as treatment continues. Our clinical documentation is built for that process so care is not interrupted by paperwork.

Dual diagnosis matters to Cigna's reviewers: when depression, anxiety, PTSD or bipolar disorder is part of the picture, integrated treatment is easier to authorize and far more effective. We treat both together by default.

Cigna covers telehealth behavioral health under most plans, which makes virtual IOP a practical option if you live outside Chester, Montgomery, Delaware or Philadelphia County.

Not sure what your Cigna plan covers? We will check it for you.

Call (610) 233-4342

How we verify your Cigna benefits

Free, confidential and usually finished the same day you call.

1. Call or request a check

Call (610) 233-4342 or take the free level-of-care assessment. It takes a few minutes.

2. Share your plan details

We need your member ID, date of birth and the name on the plan — nothing more.

3. We contact your insurer

Our admissions team runs the benefit check directly with the plan at no cost to you.

4. You get clear answers

We explain what is covered, what your share may be, and when you can start.

What Cigna members typically pay

Many Cigna employer plans apply the medical deductible to behavioral health and then a coinsurance share; others use a per-day copay for outpatient programs. Cigna + Oscar and marketplace plans often carry higher deductibles.

We tell you which of those applies to you before admission, using the figures Cigna gives us. If treatment is not affordable under your plan this year, we will say so honestly and talk through alternatives.

What your benefits pay for

We track every client from admission to discharge with the BARC-10 recovery capital scale and the PHQ-9 / GAD-7 mental health screens. These are our own program results.

53%

of clients complete our PHP and IOP programs — vs. a national average near 26% for similar outpatient programs.

+9

point average gain on the BARC-10 recovery capital scale from admission to discharge.

-5.95

point average drop in combined PHQ-9 / GAD-7 anxiety and depression scores during treatment.

Where you can use your Cigna coverage

Phoenixville

2215 Kimberton Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460

Serving Phoenixville, Kimberton, Royersford, Collegeville, Spring City, Pottstown, King of Prussia, Norristown, Malvern, Exton, Downingtown and West Chester.

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Center City Philadelphia

1026 Winter Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Serving Center City, Chinatown, Washington Square West, Rittenhouse, South Philadelphia, Fishtown, Northern Liberties, University City and the Main Line.

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Avondale

1284 Gap Newport Pike, Avondale, PA 19311

Serving Avondale, Kennett Square, West Grove, Oxford, Landenberg, Coatesville and the Route 41 corridor of southern Chester County.

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Communities we serve across southeastern Pennsylvania

Conditions we treat

Cigna benefits typically apply across our full range of outpatient treatment programs. Learn more about the conditions we treat at our Phoenixville, Center City Philadelphia, and Avondale offices — or through virtual IOP anywhere in Pennsylvania.

Need detox or inpatient first?

If you need medical detox or a residential stay before outpatient care, call us — we'll help coordinate placement with trusted partners and plan your step-down into our PHP or IOP when you're ready.

Cigna insurance questions

Does Cigna cover rehab in Phoenixville, PA?

Yes. We are in network with Cigna for partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment at our Phoenixville office at 2215 Kimberton Road, and we verify your plan free of charge.

My card says Evernorth. Will that work?

Evernorth is Cigna's behavioral health organization. Authorizations and claims for addiction treatment run through Evernorth, so that card is exactly what we need.

Does Cigna require prior authorization for IOP?

Often yes for PHP and sometimes for IOP. Admissions submits the request during intake and our clinical team manages continued-stay reviews.

Can I use Cigna for virtual IOP across Pennsylvania?

Most Cigna plans cover telehealth behavioral health visits, so virtual IOP is available to clinically appropriate Pennsylvania residents. We confirm your telehealth benefit on the verification call.

How many weeks will Cigna pay for?

Cigna authorizes care incrementally based on medical necessity rather than approving a fixed length up front. We document BARC-10 and PHQ-9 / GAD-7 progress to support the care you actually need.

Is my treatment confidential from my employer?

Yes. Employers receive aggregate claims data, never individual behavioral health records, which are protected by HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.

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See what your Cigna plan covers

Free, confidential verification, usually answered the same day. Call (610) 233-4342 — our phones are answered 24/7.

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