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Topic: RE: My Cigna-cobra runs out in 3 months
My weigh****chers was years ago but I could try and see how far back their records go. As far as old pharmacies and doctors, I've lived in 3 different states in the past 5 years. This makes things a little more challenging. But I will see what I can dig up. Thanks for the input
Topic: RE: My Cigna-cobra runs out in 3 months
My weigh****chers was years ago but I could try and see how far back their records go. As far as old pharmacies and doctors, I've lived in 3 different states in the past 5 years. This makes things a little more challenging. But I will see what I can dig up. Thanks for the input
Topic: RE: Psych eval through Cigna
Roxanne, Hi it's me again. I had my psych eval done by Ed hill at Comprehensive Psycology in Salt lake. My policy thru Cigna did cover me 50%. I haven't heard about fighting it upon the condition they require it but it would'nt surprise me. That makes sense, you should definatly try at least, all they can do is say no AGAIN. I have heard these Dr.'s charge 3 to 5 hundred dollars. My portion of the cost to see him was only 40$. His total bill was $80 and he gave me a very nice refferal, however I was the first psych eval for WLS he had done. Maybe that is why it was so cheap. His office also had my evaluation ready for me within 24 hours and from what I understand most Psych's take up to 2 weeks to get this ready for you. You may want to see if this is covered on your policy and what portion they pay, but even if they don't I think $80.00 was cheap compared to what I see most pay. If you decide to see this Dr. PLEASE ask what the cost will be. It may have changed or they may have found out they can be as greedy as the other psychologist that are charging $300. GOOD LUCK!
Topic: RE: My Cigna-cobra runs out in 3 months
Hi Roxanne, I too have Cigna and had to provide the 26 week diet AND excercise documentation. All that I provided was a letter from my pcp stating she had monitered my wieght loss attempts monthy for 26 consecutive weeks and they accepted that from me. I totally know how disappointed you are. I cried and got real depressed for along time. I started my fight with cigna in January 03 and after a denial for a psych-eval and nutrition consult and then a denial for lack of 26 week supervised weight loss and excercise attempts I finally recieved approval in June. Then it too****ill August 13th to see my surgeon. I started my process in December 02. Good luck and I'll keep you in my prayers. I really understand how you feel.
Topic: RE: My Cigna-cobra runs out in 3 months
WW should have a record of your membership. I would check with them and see if they could provide you with any documentation. You could also check with your pharmacy if you ever took any kind of weight loss medication (like Phen-phen) and see if they have a record. Also if you went to a doctor for WL they may have on your chart what you were there for and that would provide further documentation. Good luck.
Topic: My Cigna-cobra runs out in 3 months
Please read my profile to see my insurance dilemna and maybe you can help me. I only have Cigna for 3 more months. Anyone ever gotten Cigna approval without the 26 week medically supervised diet?
Sure could use some help here. THANKS
Topic: RE: DENIED
Roxanne,
I'm sorry to hear about Cigna. You may just have to play their game. Get the information they are asking for and appeal. I know that doesn't help what is happening to you right now. Keep your chin up!
Mary
Topic: RE: DENIED
So sorry to hear your news Roxanne. I know how frustrating it is. Keep trying, it sounds like it may still work out, you just need to jump through all their hoops. Don't give up. We're all rooting for you.
Topic: Psych eval through Cigna
Anyone had a psych eval that has Cigna insurance? I've heard that Cigna doesn't pay for this but I heard you can fight it on the condition that since they are requiring you to have it on order to be approved for surgery, they may pay. I also need a nutritionist appt. Boy, I sound like all the other people on this site who have been denied. I wonder why I thought my case would be different?