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Hi, I have Cigna Insurance and they require me to be involved in a six month physician supervised weight loss program prior to approval for surgery. How have others handled this? This is so foolish but mandatory. Thanks. Jan
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Hi everyone those of you who have Cigna Insurance and have to particpate in a six month physician supervised weight loss program, Did Cigna pay your PCP visits or did you have to pay out of pocket? Jan
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I think you would have to start over with a pcp supervised diet that the doctor would document each month. On the Cigna site you can download the criteria for weight loss surgery. If you cannot find it you can call them and they will mail it to you. It is very specific as to what the requirement is.
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One day-my understanding is that Cigna wants to see that we have the commitment needed to be successul after the surgery so they require this. Also they want you to loose weight 10% if possible because it has been proven that even 10% loss will be beneficial with less complications. Jan
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that is so true about the hoops we must jump through. I never heard of a telephone coaching program. I love your sense of humor.
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Kathy what was the supervised program I need to do the same thing. Janice
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Hi everyone, just wanted to register since I have been reading for months. Thank you to everyone who shares their experience and hope. I wonder is there anyone that has cigna for insurance? How did you handle the six month physician's supervised weight loss requirement? I have had a weight issue for 30 years I doupt that another six months will do the trick? Thanks.:help: