I just got word from Cigna (for Verizon Wireless Employees) that they will no longer cover the cost of fills after 12/31/08. My surgery is scheduled for the end of June and that means I probably won't have enough fills for proper restriction, right? If not, how much as self-pay fills? I have no clue... I'm going to the surgeon's office tomorrow and can ask, but you all are always so helpful! Thanks in advance! :confused_smile:

You might want to check to see if they will continue to cover any procedures that were done prior to the cut off date of coverage. Insurance companies are callous, but I would find it hard to believe that they would not continue to care for the medical needs of someone they had previously covered.

I was going to say the same thing...you might be "grandfathered" in. Although that might be asking too much...as my insurance will cover my blood pressure medication one month and not cover it the next.

The weighloss clinic where I go charges $249.00 a fill.

I agree with COTA 129

Banded May5, 2008

Dr. Bilof

St. Barnabas Hospital NJ

At least your insurance is helping pay for your surgery and initial fills. I'd be thrilled if my insurance paid one dollar. I was self-pay and coughed up $16,000 and that only paid for four months post-op. After that, break out the "master blaster" again!SS

The charges vary widely!

My doctor charges $100 for fill and $150 for fill with fluro; no charge for unfill.