tcbgirl

Alisa, I am not sure what cigna's requirements are, but the standards are but I googled cigna and obesity requirements and this is what I found.

Effective Date............................9/15/2008

Coverage Policy

Bariatric surgery is specifically excluded under many CIGNA benefit plans and may be governed by state and/or federal mandates. Please refer to the applicable benefit plan document to determine benefit availability and the terms and conditions of coverage.

Unless excluded from the benefit plan, this service e is covered when the following medical necessity criteria are met.

Continued...see next post...Crystal