Behavioral Health

How to Get Credentialed with Evernorth Behavioral Health in Mississippi

Network: Open
30-60 Days CAQH Required

Quick Overview

Timeline

30 - 60 days

CAQH

Required

Re-credentialing

Every 3 year(s)

Delegated

No

Mississippi-Specific Requirements

Evernorth Behavioral Health (The Cigna Group). Apply via Cigna for Health Care Professionals portal (CHCP). Cigna/Evernorth credentialing. CAQH ProView required. Processing 45-90 days. Accepted BH license types in MS: LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist, MD/DO (Board Certified), PMHNP. State licensing board: Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors. Active state license and NPI required. Social workers licensed by the MS Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists. Health services division of Cigna. Manages BH benefits for Cigna plans.

Step-by-Step Enrollment Process

1

Gather Required Documents

Collect all necessary credentials including your medical license, DEA certificate, malpractice insurance, NPI number, and any state-specific requirements for Mississippi.

2

Complete Your CAQH ProView Profile

Evernorth Behavioral Health requires a current CAQH ProView profile. Create or update your profile at proview.caqh.org and attest within 120 days.

3

Submit Your Application

Submit your completed enrollment package to Evernorth Behavioral Health.

4

Track & Follow Up

Credentialing typically takes 30-60 days. Monitor your application status and respond promptly to requests for additional information.

Required Documents Checklist

Board Certification

Conditional

Required if board certified in psychiatry or behavioral health specialty

CV/Resume

5-year work history minimum

DEA License

Conditional

Required if prescribing controlled substances (psychiatrists, APRNs)

Malpractice Insurance

Current malpractice insurance certificate

Medical License

Active state license (MD, DO, PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LPC, etc.)

NPI Certificate

Active NPI number required

Enrollment Forms

Evernorth Behavioral Health Provider Application

Provider application for the Evernorth (Cigna) behavioral health network.

Required
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Contact Information

Evernorth BH Credentialing

National

1-800-882-4462

Evernorth BH General

National

1-800-882-4462

Quick Links

Evernorth Behavioral Health Website

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