Finally Approved! (With Cigna)

[littlemiss0428 30]

Wow... After 2 months of having my initial paperwork faxed, 2 denials, and on the 1st Appeal, I was Approved on August 1st. YAY !! Im so Happy, and relieved that this saga is over... God is really Good!! This whole insurance process has been very daunting, exhausting, and down right aggrivating, but through all of this this Ive learned some valuable lessons, and I plan to write a separate post on that soon. I have not recieved my letter as of yet, but the rep stated that it was mailed out, and I should get it this week. I will call my surgeons office tomorrow morning to figure out our next step... hopefully to schedule a date real soon-- maybe a August sleever ????

[traceyinflorida 499]

Congratulations! I got denied twice with Cigna too. They are really frustrating to work with. I am glad you persisted. Fingers crossed you get an August date!

[joyful noise 101]

Congratulations!!!! I just got all my paperwork re-done for submission. It is supposed to be submitted to Cigna tomorrow. I just gotta keep praying.

[littlemiss0428 30]

Thanks so much! I know I have so many new things ahead (Liquid diet, post-op,) so jumping this hurdle was wonderful! KZBen-- Are you local (Central FL?) I first thought about doing to Dr Kim to be my surgeon, but decided on Dr Jawad.

[littlemiss0428 30]

*Going

[joyful noise 101]

Little Miss, I live in Orlando. I am going with Dr. Kim. I love the staff in his office; just waiting now for my approval.

[AliciaA122 24]

Congrats! I've been denied once by Cigna, so I understand the frustration.

Now I've had to switch surgeons as my first one quit unexpectedly, so everything has to be filed ALL over again. Hopefully I'll get an approval this time.

[Mendif 21]

I have also just recently received my denial from Cigna , my doctor us working up a new letter with all the medical documentation to submit the appeal! Any thoughts or information on the appeal process would be greatly appreciated. I am so frustrated as I have already benn jumping through hoops for 6 months!!!!

[littlemiss0428 30]

Hi Mendif-

As you know, Cigna is very tricky.... I would call them around 2 weeks after everything is submitted. My appeal was submitted on 7/20/12 and approved on 8/1/12. They will tell you it wil be 4-6 weeks, but it doesnt hurt to call or follow up on the process. Also make sure you have your bariatirc qualifications (psych eval , medical neccesity AND Clearance for surgery, etc). It helped me to have a check list to make sure ALL paperwork was submitted. You can write additional reasons, but if you meet qualifications, and all the required paperwork is in place according to Cignas poilcy, you're in!! Praying for a speedy appeals process

[Mendif 21]

Just am update I am still not sure if my Cigna insurance will pull their heads out of their rear ends! But I am supposed to hear back tommorow! I am going through with my surgery on Monday March 18th even if they don't as my primary insurance is on board and I will just pay the difference!! Tired of waiting!!!