ajeeprider 94 Posted April 18, 2013 IN 5 days! I called the customer service line to check my authorization today....and it said I was Approved and my approval number! Usually I would get a live person to explain where things were. My surgery is on Wednesday the 24th...so to all you Cigna insurers....follow their criteria exactly as outlined for approval. I used my PCP to do my nutritional 3 months of supervised dieting. Coached her on how to do 3 separate clinic notes and the buzz words she needed to mention so that they were highlighted in my clinical picture. My BMI was 38-39. With a long documented history of OA of both knees and severe sleep apnea( diagnosed during my assessment and complaints of loud snoring getting worse as reported by my husband)which showed up with my increased weight. So her recommendation rather clearance letter for the surgery was only one paragraph the said I was a good candidate, had failed multi attempts to maintain any weight loss and that my weight has increased pressure on my knees and further caused my severe apnea. Of course my bariatric surgeon did a good job too...I just did not see his note. So....next week this time I will have joined the ranks of sleepers.. This website I have scoured over many threads and have found it to be quite helpful. Since December I have been lurking and learning..so I am encouraging all my Cigna insurers keep the faith, but document well and follow requirements to the letter. Good luck and hope you will have a great outcome....keep the faith! 3 Iniysa, kthorne119 and Sharshar09 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iniysa 157 Posted April 18, 2013 Yay for you!! Congrats!! Keep us updated!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajeeprider 94 Posted April 18, 2013 Thanks...and I will....have to share my experience because this site has been very valuable to my journey because others have shared theirs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackie220 92 Posted April 18, 2013 Congrats...yay..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sissytx 4 Posted April 19, 2013 Oh I am so glad you posted. My PCP used the same wording and I was worried. Have my last appointment. Monday and them they will submit. Fingers crossed for quick approval. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajeeprider 94 Posted April 19, 2013 Sissytx, if you followed their guidelines, you will be fine! You will be sharing good news soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fluffydivantn 5 Posted April 19, 2013 Tennessee Sleever Soon, Paperwork sent to Cigna on 4/15/13, got approval number today. YEA YEA YEA! Due to Doctor schedule surgery will probably be sometime in June. I am super excited! Thanks Cigna Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajeeprider 94 Posted April 20, 2013 So glad you will be joining us! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karpouzian 94 Posted April 29, 2013 This is great to hear about Cigna and fast approvals... I've done my 3 months, my consultation is this coming Wednesday, psych consult the next Wednesday, my pcp is totally on board, and in the same network as my surgeon... Hopefully this will be a relatively quick process... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sharshar09 3 Posted May 2, 2013 Yes congrats that is awesome!!! this gives me hope! my last month of PCP visits is this month I have everything else all done this totally make me feel like there is light at the end of this tunnel!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajeeprider 94 Posted May 2, 2013 If you followed criteria, Cigna seems to hold up their end of the insurance contract. Good luck to you all! Sent from my iPad using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ballermom 803 Posted May 2, 2013 Tennessee Sleever Soon, Paperwork sent to Cigna on 4/15/13, got approval number today. YEA YEA YEA! Due to Doctor schedule surgery will probably be sometime in June. I am super excited! Thanks Cigna Congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sissytx 4 Posted May 3, 2013 My Cigna approval came 5 days after clinical notes were sent. Follow their rules. I start my preop diet Monday. Have my preop appointment tomorrow morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjsmama 1 Posted May 3, 2013 I went through True Results..yesterday was my last visit of the four weight loss consultations that was required and I have completed everything else that Cigna has required but the insurance coordinator said that because my PCPs letter did not say it was a medical necessity that I may not be approved. It did say he thought I was a good candidate and I have HBP with a BMI of 43. I am hoping that I get a quick approval like u.. But either way congrats and good luck... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites