EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Sept. 13, 2005 /PRNewswire/ -- CIGNA Behavioral Health (CBH) today announced that it is introducing Custom Network Solutions, a new network design option that gives employers the ability to select from four different network options to meet the specific needs of their employees. Employers can use CBH providers exclusively, choose to use their own network with CBH management or design a network that includes both CBH and the employers’ contracted providers.
“We recognize that employers have varied behavioral care needs,” states Keith Dixon, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of CBH. “Our Custom Network Solutions enables employers to create the benefit design plan that works best for their employees, reducing costs without limiting member choice. And, regardless of the option selected, employers are assured that the network is managed to the highest standards of quality and efficiency using evidence- based treatment protocols.”
Custom Network Solutions is comprised of four basic network options. CBH Exclusive is the standard network design that gives employees access only to the expansive national CBH provider network. The Customer Exclusive option enables employers to exclusively use their own providers with CBH as the care manager, giving these providers access to CBH clinical and administrative tools.
Customer Plus and Customer Plus 100 plans allow for integration of an existing network with a segment or all of CBH’s network. To further enhance flexibility, the CBH Exclusive and Customer Plus options also allow employers to choose providers based on geography or specialty, such as employee assistance programs affiliates, substance abuse professionals, critical incident response providers, and hospital or professional providers.
The network design options feature seamless administration and high-touch, high-tech tools that provide members with information and appropriate care management to ensure appropriate use of the network and maintain quality. CBH also ensures that providers on contracted networks meet National Committee on Quality Assurance standards.
Custom Network Solution benefit plan designs are available for CBH behavioral care plans taking effect January 1, 2006.
CIGNA Behavioral Health (CBH) provides behavioral care benefit management, EAPs, and work/life programs to consumers through health plans offered by large U.S. employers, national and regional HMOs, Taft-Hartley trusts and disability insurers. CBH, with headquarters in Eden Prairie, Minn., operates five care management centers around the U.S. in support of a national network of more than 47,000 independent psychiatrists, psychologists and clinical social workers and more than 4,000 facilities and clinics. For more information, visit http://www.CIGNABehavioral.com.
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CONTACT: Gwyn Dilday, CIGNA Behavioral Health, +1-818-500-6370,gwyn.dilday@cigna.com
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