Question:
how long ?

My insurance was just sent in monday , Ihave cigna ppo, How long does it take on general to geet approved , anyone have cigna ppo , and get approved ? any problems with them , please let me know. waiting inpatietly in Michigan, Michelle (paw paw)    — michelle P. (posted on January 18, 2000)

January 18, 2000
Michelle, I have Cigna Healthcare of N. Tx.It is an HMO, but they told me descions on getting approved should take 48-72 hrs. You can always call cigna and ask. They also have a webpage www.cigna.com/healthcare
   — cristy P.

January 19, 2000
Michelle, I have CIGNA PPO, and I got approved about three weeks after the request was received. Now the RECEIVED part is important. Insurance companies tend to lose paperwork left and right. So, in a few days, call them and ask if they got the pre-approval request from your surgeon. Make sure they get it, and have it on their computer system, then you can start waiting for a response. It's too dissapointing to wait two or three weeks for a response, then when you finally call to check on your status, they tell you they never received the request! Good Luck!
   — Lynn K.

January 19, 2000
Well, Hey Michelle! NICE NAME! LOL I, too, had Cigna PPO and was approved for my surgery in FIVE days with no questions asked. Hope it is that easy for you as well. Michelle C
   — michelle C.