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I have Cigna HMO through Verizon. Just wondering if anyone else did and if they had a hard time getting approved for surgery. I have had my psych eval and am scheduled for my nutrition eval this week. Also, I have been seeing my primary care doctor now for 4 months and have two more months to go for my supervised diet. I have 2 co-morbidities and have a BMI to qualify. I am getting very excited about this surgery and don't want to be let down by my insurance company. :confused2:

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I have Cigna through the state of Tennessee, it is a PPO. I will have surgery on June 6, this Friday. If it is included and you have met the requirements they are easy to deal with. They are strict about the 6 month Dr supervised diet. Good luck!

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I work for Verizon Wireless and I was approved the first time I applied. I have a high BMI w/no co-morbidities. Do you have a case manager thru Cigna? They should guide you through everything step by step. If you are employed by VZW then you would have needed to start the 6 month pre-op diet, have a case manager, and visit a seminar prior to 12/31/07. They no longer cover bariatric surgery and the only way to be approved is if you started the whole process in 2007. You also should meet with a nutritionist, have a psyc evaluation, and surgeon consult during your 6 month PCP monitored program. My surgeons office submitted for approval on 4/25 and I received the ok on 5/20. Good luck!! :(

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