Question:
has anyone had Cigna POS? Did you have any problems getting accepted?

I am going to be in the beginning stages soon and I wanted to know if I will have any problems. I have a herniated disk, knee problems, asthma, hip problems,etc.I am very excited about this and can't wait to be on the other side. This site is wonderful.    — [Anonymous] (posted on July 23, 2001)

July 23, 2001
I have Cigna and I was actually approved twice, both on the first application. I originally applied through the Bariatric Treatment center in Ill. But after being approved I decided it was way to far to drive for the post-op checkups. So I switched hospitals and Dr.s and ended up having to re-apply. My first approval took 6 weeks, the second approval took 3 weeks. I had less co-morbids than you list. Good luck!
   — angelwomyn

July 23, 2001
I have Cigna too and was amazed that I got approved, with very few co-morbidities and no supervised diet attempts within the last 5 years (or ever!) I did, however, provide an extensive diet history going back 15 years, and wrote a personal letter detailing my struggle with my weight and how it has affected my life. Also, I am 100+ lbs overweight. I had Cigna PPO, and I hear that it's easier to get approved than with the HMO, or the POS, which I believe is a cross between the HMO and PPO. But with your co-morbs, and if you have a supervised diet attempt within the last 5 years, you shouldn't have a problem.
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