Anyone Have Cigna?

[NHJulie 13]

Does anyone have Cigna as their insurance carrier? How long did you have to wait before getting approved? Are they decent to deal with? I've heard horror stories about some insurance companies.

[Losingitforgood! 50]

I have Cigna. I'm just starting to put my paperwork in for approval- it seems like they are pretty good, as long as you meet all requirements. I hope they are fast- I'm very impatient! Good luck to you!

[NHJulie 13]

I have Cigna. I'm just starting to put my paperwork in for approval- it seems like they are pretty good, as long as you meet all requirements. I hope they are fast- I'm very impatient! Good luck to you!

I am impatient as well lol. I'm just starting out so I have a long way to go, from what I hear. Anywho, good luck to you as well. Hope you get approved quickly!!

[traceyinflorida 499]

I have Cigna and was approved for surgery. It was a bit of a process and I was denied once, but they did finally approve. With Cigna, you have to have a BMI >40 or >30 with another co-morbid condition. You are required to undergo six months of nutrition/weight loss conseling with a certified nutritionist or program. You need a letter of medical necessity from your primary care physician, including a statement (and this was my hold up) that you are medically cleared by him/her for surgery. A meeting with a psycologist clearing you mentally. Evaluation by surgeon with description of procedure to be done. The bariatric coordinator for the medical system helped me with all of this.

Good luck!

Tracey

[NHJulie 13]

I have Cigna and was approved for surgery. It was a bit of a process and I was denied once, but they did finally approve. With Cigna, you have to have a BMI >40 or >30 with another co-morbid condition. You are required to undergo six months of nutrition/weight loss conseling with a certified nutritionist or program. You need a letter of medical necessity from your primary care physician, including a statement (and this was my hold up) that you are medically cleared by him/her for surgery. A meeting with a psycologist clearing you mentally. Evaluation by surgeon with description of procedure to be done. The bariatric coordinator for the medical system helped me with all of this.

Good luck!

Tracey

Wow! Thanks for all the information I appreciate it! Good luck in your journey

[PreciousCargo 55]

I have Cigna, my BMI was 52. I had no other health problems. It took me a long while, I mean a long while, they usually wait the thirty days to give you a reply,even got denied once. I had to jump through many hoops such as the six month weight loss, nutrition class, psych testing, counseling, etc. Good luck.....

[NHJulie 13]

I have Cigna, my BMI was 52. I had no other health problems. It took me a long while, I mean a long while, they usually wait the thirty days to give you a reply,even got denied once. I had to jump through many hoops such as the six month weight loss, nutrition class, psych testing, counseling, etc. Good luck.....

Thank you for the information. I guess I should work on being patient I thought I had read somewhere that Cigna changed to a 3 month program, maybe not though. Good luck to you!!

[Losingitforgood! 50]

My surgeons office told me yesterday that within the last month or so they are now requiring 3 months supervised diet instead of 6. So you are right! It will make it faster for sure!

[lovealways 22]

As of May 15, 2012, CIGNA now requires a 3 month supervised diet instead of 6. That will speed it up! Ahh, I wish I had CIGNA!!

[hellonurse 76]

I have Cigna. I was one of those that had to do 6 month diet. But after I did everything they asked, it was pretty quick for approval. I had an H.M.O within Cigna and had approval by them in about a week. My surgeon said they wouldn't have even let me see him if they weren't serious about approving my surgery. So I already knew after I finished my 6 month diet and they approved my first consult with my surgeon it was all good!!!

I'm now 7 weeks post op

Good Luck to you!

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[NHJulie 13]

I have Cigna. I was one of those that had to do 6 month diet. But after I did everything they asked, it was pretty quick for approval. I had an H.M.O within Cigna and had approval by them in about a week. My surgeon said they wouldn't have even let me see him if they weren't serious about approving my surgery. So I already knew after I finished my 6 month diet and they approved my first consult with my surgeon it was all good!!!

I'm now 7 weeks post op

Good Luck to you!

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Oh nice! I'm glad to hear that Thank you for the info, it's great!! Good luck to you!! (I'm jealous, 7 weeks post-op ) I will be there some day

[aliandrews 98]

I have cigna and it just took 10 days for approval. I was on pins and needles.

[Crichard1107 28]

I have Cigna and it took exactly 5 business days and I was approved on the first try. I think it all depends on your insurance coordinator and if they know what exact paperwork they need to submit.

[NHJulie 13]

I have cigna and it just took 10 days for approval. I was on pins and needles.

Not bad, thank you

[NHJulie 13]

I have Cigna and it took exactly 5 business days and I was approved on the first try. I think it all depends on your insurance coordinator and if they know what exact paperwork they need to submit.

Nice! Thank you for the info