Guest guest Posted November 30, 2000 Report Share Posted November 30, 2000 Hello Everyone, This is my first email to the group. I have CIGNA insurance and I have just had my orthopaedic surgeon send me a letter stating I needed this surgery. I am taking this letter and all the written attempts from different organizations to lose weight to my primary physician next week. I have been told I MAY have problems with CIGNA, does anyone out there have any hints or tips that might help me. This is so wonderful to find such wonderful people with the same concerns that I have. Thank each and every one of you for just being here! Sonya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2000 Report Share Posted November 30, 2000 Sonya, I had CIGNA and had no problems, they covered 80/20, and I was accepted the first time..but some have had problems..all policys are different..you will just have to submit and see what happen..have a positive attitude and don't give in if they reject the first time...I think some of the time they try to wear you down..but this surgery, MGB is worth it so hang in there.. Zoey 4/20/2000 Louisiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2000 Report Share Posted November 30, 2000 Sonya, I just submitted my letter to Cigna today and am hoping everything will be OK. I called them about it before I even started this process and they told me that they were one of the few that did cover WLS. They said that I would be covered 100% but I guess that varies according to your type of policy. I guess I just have to wait and see. Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2000 Report Share Posted December 1, 2000 Zoey, what type of health related issues did you have? I have Cigna also, I have high bp and sleep apnea, some joint problems and shortness of breath, but I do not have diabetes or anything else. I'm really afraid they are going to turn me down..I sure hope not. Bonnie in N>C> zoeybw@... wrote: > > Sonya, I had CIGNA and had no problems, they covered 80/20, and I was > accepted the first time..but some have had problems..all policys are > different..you will just have to submit and see what happen..have a positive > attitude and don't give in if they reject the first time...I think some of > the time they try to wear you down..but this surgery, MGB is worth it so hang > in there.. > Zoey > 4/20/2000 > Louisiana > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2000 Report Share Posted December 2, 2000 Bonnie, I did not have high blood pressure or diabetes..but my joints were bad, esp. the knees...I was borderline everything..Just hang in there and don't try to second guess what they are going to do or it will drive you nuts..keep us posted..I know they have turned some down and accepted others...Sometimes I actually it depends who is making the decision..Good Luck.. Zoey 4/20/2000 Louisiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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