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Yes, I have CIGNA.

The denied coverage 2 weeks before the scheduled WLS procedure due to my not being on a medically supervised diet for at least 3 months and my PCP's not approving this surgery.

My doctor already approved the surgery and they were paying for my meeting with the hospital's dietician for almost 5 months at that point.

I spoke w/ the hospital, my PCP and CIGNA, we squared away everything.

If I ever need to have another procedure that involves more than just my PCP's approval, I will stay proactive with CIGNA to make sure they have all of the information on record and all of the "T's" crossed and "I's" dotted.

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I have Cigna as well. Just starting my journey. My PCP gave me a referral to the surgeon, so I meet with him next Tuesday. It will be interesting to see what all they will require before I start!

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Chair1311 what are your requirements that you still haven't gotten your surgery date?[/quote

Just time. That's all. It's taken a while to get all the appointments out of the way. But now we have scheduled the surgery for February 23rd!

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Chair1311 what are your requirements that you still haven't gotten your surgery date?[/quote

Just time. That's all. It's taken a while to get all the appointments out of the way. But now we have scheduled the surgery for February 23rd!

@chair1311...what part of Florida do you live? My surgery can not be scheduled until after my insurance approves. I know that can not happen until May. Right now I feel like I am keeping busy with doctors appointments. I have not even done my first months weigh in with the supervise weight loss so I know I have long road ahead.

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@@MrsRoboto I've gotten my appts all squared away. I was stressed because I kept getting different information and my surgeons office didn't make any of my appts, it was all up to me. Anyway, thanks for your input about the spacing of yours; makes me even more confident that I'm on the right track.

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This my first post. I figure it's time to jump in....

I have Cigna too. I am waiting on approval. Hopefully in just a couple days. My surgeon told me the last appointment must be great than 90 days from the first visit. That is most important.

I have some problems. My PCP refused to medically clear me because I wasn't "that overweight". BMI 40, arthritis in both knees, diabetes, high bp. I just went to another doctor and got the clearance. Nutritionist and psychologist were easy to get done. Now I wait....

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