CIGNA SHBP plastics question

lrod1329
on 11/12/09 12:43 am
I know this is wayyyy to soon for me to even be thinking about this, BUT does anyone know if cigna will pay for reconstructive surgery (tummy tuck, boob lift, etc) after the goal weight is reached?  I know it has to do with what the State of Ga will pay for, but I was thinking since they've allowed so many to get the surgery and since they are still allowing for next  year, that they may consider the reconstructive stuff after the WLS.  Does anyone know?? 
Thanks!
Lisa
LaShelle2
on 11/12/09 1:05 am - STOCKBRIDGE, GA
Unless things have changed, there is a total exclusion for all plastics.   We should all start petitioning now to try to change that!!!  I am sure several of us will be neting plastics in a year or 2.
talksoupslp
on 11/12/09 1:10 am
I believe LaShelle is right.  Exclusion for any plastics needed as a result of WLS.

I believe they pay for plastics IF there is a medical necessity and it is to correct a severe deformity.  But I believe it's written that if that is all a result of the WLS, you can forget it.

Trust me, I'll fight.  I NEED the plastics already.


Highest Weight/Surgery Weight/Current Weight/Goal
426.4/356/216.8/165?
lrod1329
on 11/12/09 11:30 am
So how do we "get" them to pay for it?  Letter writing campaign?  I know a lot of state employees were responsible for us being able to get this surgery.  So how do we get them to step up and let us finish what we've started?  I have NO idea where to start.
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