Who has Cigna ?

[4MRB4PHOTO 3,899]

Yes, I have CIGNA.

The denied coverage 2 weeks before the scheduled WLS procedure due to my not being on a medically supervised diet for at least 3 months and my PCP's not approving this surgery.

My doctor already approved the surgery and they were paying for my meeting with the hospital's dietician for almost 5 months at that point.

I spoke w/ the hospital, my PCP and CIGNA, we squared away everything.

If I ever need to have another procedure that involves more than just my PCP's approval, I will stay proactive with CIGNA to make sure they have all of the information on record and all of the "T's" crossed and "I's" dotted.

Edited January 26, 2016 by 4MRB4PHOTO

[RobynTurner 15]

I have Cigna as well. Just starting my journey. My PCP gave me a referral to the surgeon, so I meet with him next Tuesday. It will be interesting to see what all they will require before I start!

[Chair1311 58]

Chair1311 what are your requirements that you still haven't gotten your surgery date?[/quote

Just time. That's all. It's taken a while to get all the appointments out of the way. But now we have scheduled the surgery for February 23rd!

[adrinanna 46]

Chair1311 what are your requirements that you still haven't gotten your surgery date?[/quote

Just time. That's all. It's taken a while to get all the appointments out of the way. But now we have scheduled the surgery for February 23rd!

@chair1311...what part of Florida do you live? My surgery can not be scheduled until after my insurance approves. I know that can not happen until May. Right now I feel like I am keeping busy with doctors appointments. I have not even done my first months weigh in with the supervise weight loss so I know I have long road ahead.

[cheerios45 19]

@@MrsRoboto I've gotten my appts all squared away. I was stressed because I kept getting different information and my surgeons office didn't make any of my appts, it was all up to me. Anyway, thanks for your input about the spacing of yours; makes me even more confident that I'm on the right track.

[laura_rose16 27]

This my first post. I figure it's time to jump in....

I have Cigna too. I am waiting on approval. Hopefully in just a couple days. My surgeon told me the last appointment must be great than 90 days from the first visit. That is most important.

I have some problems. My PCP refused to medically clear me because I wasn't "that overweight". BMI 40, arthritis in both knees, diabetes, high bp. I just went to another doctor and got the clearance. Nutritionist and psychologist were easy to get done. Now I wait....