kdelrosso 124 Posted November 27, 2015 My authorization was submitted on Tuesday. If you have Cigna insurance how long did the process take to get approved. I'm supposed to start my diet on Wednesday and the doctors off said don't start until the auth has been approved Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tobeornottobe 89 Posted November 27, 2015 I have Cigna. My paperwork was submitted on a Tuesday and got approval on Thursday. If you were submitted on this past Tuesday, you probably won't get anything back until next week since Thursday and Friday (today) are days off. HTH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paradise farm 8 Posted November 27, 2015 I have Cigna and after a little snafu on not having all the info it took about 2 weeks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reece1239 58 Posted November 27, 2015 I have Cigna also and like paradise I had a little problem with proper paperwork from my hospital so it took about 2 weeks. If everything is submitted properly by the hospital it shouldn't take more than a week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kdelrosso 124 Posted November 27, 2015 Awesome thank you all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikkimapr 177 Posted November 27, 2015 I have Cigna and it took less than 5 business days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewLeaf15 20 Posted November 29, 2015 I have Cigna and my paperwork was submitted on a Tuesday and I was approved by Thursday morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lat72 38 Posted March 7, 2016 I have nutrition class next Tuesday, then I turn in the remaining paperwork to be submitted. How long will it take to get an answer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reece1239 58 Posted March 7, 2016 Should take about a week. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlw18 6 Posted March 7, 2016 I have Cigna and it took a little over a week to get approved. I have done my pre-op dr apt and now I am prepping for surgery with a 10 day liquid diet and then clear diet 2 days before surgery. I'm scheduled for March 15th. Good luck with everything. Your approval will come quicker than you think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dallaslucille 1 Posted March 8, 2016 Thanks for the info. I am just starting the process and also have Cigna. Very excited! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandi73 15 Posted March 8, 2016 I have Cigna and have my first appointment tomorrow. I'm concerned about how much patient responsibility will be left after the insurance pays when this is all said and done. I know I have to pay a $50 copay tomorrow, have a deductible that's over $7000 for my family plan(it's me and my son), and then have to pay 20% from there. It seems to me that I'll end up paying more for my portion with insurance than I've read people pay to go to Mexico for VSG. The coordinator who made my appointment said we have a three month requirement with Cigna-have those of you who have already had your procedures been able to schedule close to three months, or has it taken four or five? I have to travel for work in August and hope I can get this in by the beginning of July in order to be ready for the trip. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adrinanna 46 Posted March 8, 2016 Thanks for the info I feel like I am getting so close to having all my t crossed. My doctor will not schedule until insurance approved. I should know more by mid April..... I hate limbo state. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites