Insurers' New Billing Policy Draws Concern from CT Doctors and Sen. Blumenthal

Connecticut physicians have expressed concerns about new billing policies implemented by major health insurers Cigna and Aetna that review and potentially reduce reimbursement rates for high-level office visits. Cigna announced that beginning October 1, it would review claims for office visits billed at the highest reimbursement rates, potentially reducing payments without prior physician consultation. Aetna implemented a similar policy in Connecticut in March 2025, according to company representatives.