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Ronnie109

By Ronnie109, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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Ronnie109    5

Ronnie109
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Good evening I just started my process with trying to get the sleeve gastrecromy. I'm 26 and weigh 280. I have Cigna and I just started a weightloss program with a hosptial. Has anyone been denied and has Cigna? Also I just switched my pcp doctor because I moved, when it comes time to have the letter of recommendation for surgery will that be an issue with the insurance? Being that I'm a new patient and there's only but so much information she has about me?

Thanks in advance

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Who'sThere    331

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Surely he or she could call you previous physician or get your records sent. Best of luck!

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fallenfeatherstudio    26

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Good evening I just started my process with trying to get the sleeve gastrecromy. I'm 26 and weigh 280. I have Cigna and I just started a weightloss program with a hosptial. Has anyone been denied and has Cigna? Also I just switched my pcp doctor because I moved, when it comes time to have the letter of recommendation for surgery will that be an issue with the insurance? Being that I'm a new patient and there's only but so much information she has about me?

Thanks in advance

Hi dear! I have Cigna and had no problems but it's really up to what the employer approved in their policies. I found my surgeon first and then asked what primary care drs he worked with. Do you have any comorbidities?

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Ronnie109    5

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Thanks for responding, I only have high blood pressure. I called my insurance and they told me what hospital I had to go to. I just found my primary doctor and don't want to switch being that I'm looking to get surgery in February.

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fallenfeatherstudio    26

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Thanks for responding, I only have high blood pressure. I called my insurance and they told me what hospital I had to go to. I just found my primary doctor and don't want to switch being that I'm looking to get surgery in February.

I understand. Yes all policies are different according to the employer so I would contact the insurance first to ask them if they cover the insurance and if so what their requirements are. :)

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kell911    62

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You should go ahead and get a release of information from your new Dr.s office and have them request you records. Start that now.

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