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Welcome to Preferred!

Effective January 1st, 2026, Preferred Benefit Administrators is proud to serve as your medical claims administrator.

Our Commitment to You

Our role is to provide high-touch, responsive service, and efficient administration of your health plan. We're here to ensure that your experience with your benefits is as seamless and straightforward as possible. Whether you have questions about claims, eligibility, or your plan in general—we're just a call or email away.

Provider Eligibility Verification

Having issues verifying eligibility at a provider's office? Download and present this Provider Letter to help resolve eligibility verification issues. This letter confirms your coverage with Preferred Benefit Administrators.

Meet Your Dedicated Support Team

You'll have a core team of specialists dedicated to your group. These individuals are familiar with your plan and here to help every step of the way.

Cheri Sibold

Claims Specialist

Ready to help with any questions regarding your medical claims and processing.

Debbie Hampton

Eligibility Specialist

Here to assist with enrollment, eligibility, and dependent coverage questions.

Preferred Online Solutions

We make it easy to manage your health plan digitally through our secure member portal. Once logged in, you can access all your benefits information anytime, anywhere.

View and download your digital ID card
Review claims history and Explanation of Benefits (EOBs)
Check current eligibility status for you and your dependents
Submit inquiries directly to our support team
Access important plan documents and resources
Update contact information

Benefits at Your Fingertips

Access your benefits, insurance card, provider listing, and more 24/7

Find In-Network Providers
View and Request ID Cards
Look-up Recent Claims
Check Your Benefits

Available via computer, smartphone, and tablet

Register TODAY at PreferredTPA.com

Contact Information

Pre-Certification

Required for hospital admissions. Emergency admission must be reported within 24 hours.

Information for Healthcare Providers

While members access participating providers through the Cigna PPO Network, all eligibility verification, claims processing, and plan support are handled directly through Preferred Benefit Administrators, not Cigna Insurance Company.

Eligibility & Benefits

For Pre-Certification, Eligibility, Benefits, and Claim Status, call (888) 524-2777

Submit Medical Claims

Cigna

PO Box 188061

Chattanooga, TN 37422-8061

Electronic Payer ID: 62308