How do you prepare for a IMR?

How do you prepare for a Independen Meical Reveiw. I was denied for 6 month diet. Cigna said that it needed to be supervised my a Physician which it was. My PCP has written me a letting stating so and I have received clinical from my dietician for all 6 months. When I submit the packet for the IMR what should I put in my cover letter. Any suggestions?

Hi Sheila, I have never had to prepare a letter such as you are speaking of, but I have always been told that I am pretty good at composition of letters, be they "cover" letters or otherwise. So, here is what I would do in a situation similar to yours: I would create the cover letter in an outline format that lists every page/section contained therein. For each section, I would compose a brief description, for instance, say your six months' diet began on May 1, 2004, I would word as follows, (Example) "May 1, 2004 - June 1, 2004 - First month of diet, 1,000 calories per day,(x) pounds lost, (or) (x) pounds gained. (x) hours of exercise performed daily. June 1, 2004 - July 1, 2004 - etc., etc." I would keep it brief and to the point, while at the same time being very emphatic on the success or the lack thereof of the six month plan. I'm not sure this will help you, but I hope it does. Best of luck to you, and God bless you! Pat