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Cigna
Cigna publishes coverage policies for 2 of the 4 sleep apnea treatments we track. Each is linked to its source document below.
By treatment
CPAP and PAP therapy
No published policy foundWe searched Cigna's published policy library and did not find a policy covering this treatment. That does not mean it isn't covered — it means there is nothing published for a member to read. Where we looked →
Oral appliance therapy
No published policy foundWe searched Cigna's published policy library and did not find a policy covering this treatment. That does not mean it isn't covered — it means there is nothing published for a member to read. Where we looked →
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation
Policy publishedPolicy number — 0158
Effective — 2026-06-15
Prior authorisation — Not stated in the policy we found
Try another treatment first — Yes
- HNS is used after PAP has been unsuccessful, intolerable, or declined under the surgical OSA policy.
Tirzepatide (Zepbound) for OSA
Policy publishedPolicy number — IP0206
Prior authorisation — Required
Try another treatment first — No
Last verified 2026-08-15. We record structured facts and link the source; we do not reproduce policy text. The document itself governs.
If you're denied
Cigna publishes its own appeal instructions. Start there, and note the deadline on your denial letter.
Your specific plan may differ from Cigna's general policy, particularly if your coverage is through an employer. Policies are revised without notice. Nothing here is a guarantee of coverage or a substitute for confirming with your plan.