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How Long Does It Take To Get Approval From Cigna (open Access Plus) For Gastric Sleeve Surgery



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Hello Everyone,

I have been a long time lurker.

I love this site. You all have helped me tremendously.

What has your experience been with the decision process with Cigna (Open Access Plus)?

How long does it take to get approval from the time of documentation submission?

Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

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It took me exactly thirty days.

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I hae the same insurance they said WLS is completely excluded. I am a self pay . I wish mine would cover me...

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I have the same insurance... My doctors office said they got a pre approval number tuesday... I am playing the waiting game too..... Sigh... Lol

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My Paperwork was submitted 12/8/2011, and I received approval 12/16/2011...so, 8 eight days. I'm having surgery 1/12/2011 at Presbyterian Dallas with Dr. James Davidson.

I have Cigna OEP through my husband's employer, and so far they've been very easy to work with.

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My Paperwork was submitted 12/8/2011, and I received approval 12/16/2011...so, 8 eight days. I'm having surgery 1/12/2011 at Presbyterian Dallas with Dr. James Davidson. I have Cigna OEP through my husband's employer, and so far they've been very easy to work with.

Elphievsg,

Wow!! I hope I have similar results with Cigna.

I am ready for this new challenge of my life. New year, new health, new body!!

I can't wait.

12 days before your surgery date. Excellent! I wish happy surgery, healing and weight loss.

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Elphievsg, Wow!! I hope I have similar results with Cigna. I am ready for this new challenge of my life. New year, new health, new body!! I can't wait. 12 days before your surgery date. Excellent! I wish happy surgery, healing and weight loss.

Thank you! I'm really excited. Hope your process goes as smoothly. I think you can expect about a business week, since that is what I had and the other poster below. When the insurance coordinator submitted my paperwork, on Thursday afternoon, she called and told me to start bugging Cigna if I hadn't heard anything by the next Wednesday. So, I think she is used to Cigna responding pretty quickly. Happy New Year and best wishes to you!

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I was sleeved at Presby Dallas last month by Dr Kennedy. I had a great experience there, also had my kids there. I've always had more than exceptional care. Good luck with your upcoming surgery!

My Paperwork was submitted 12/8/2011, and I received approval 12/16/2011...so, 8 eight days. I'm having surgery 1/12/2011 at Presbyterian Dallas with Dr. James Davidson.

I have Cigna OEP through my husband's employer, and so far they've been very easy to work with.

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