CIGNA HELP...

Hello All, It has been a while for me since I have posted, I know I am a horrible post op....But I am hoping that someone here, leaning on my old & new WLS buds...Does anyone have CIGNA,and does anyone know their requirements for sugery? I have AETNA, and I know them insice &out but my fiance has CIGNA and he is in the early, just considering stages...can someone lend some advice? Pretty please.... Thanks, Patty Dr Schweitzer 7/9/04 279/ at goal 135 and holding!!!

Hi!! I have Cigna EPO and I'll help any way I can.... the two most important links I can give you are these: This is Cigna's "Coverage Position" on Bariatric Surgery, just updated 5/16/06 http://www.cigna.com/health/provider/medical/procedural/coverage_positions/medical/mm_0051 _coveragepositioncriteria_bariatric_surgery.pdf This link is the Maryland Utilization Review Criteria for Surgical Treatment of MO http://www.dsd.state.md.us/comar/31/31.10.33.03.htm Let me know if you need additional info or help.... Cindy