Question:
Seeking Those Approved AFTER APPEAL By Cigna

I was just denied by Cigna and starting an appeal. Anyone have a good letter to use or any advice? I just started going to my pcp for weekly weigh in and document it in my chart along with a diet plan. Will Cigna then approve it or say sorry you 're losing weight and we won't pay.    — mary M. (posted on July 21, 2003)

July 21, 2003
I was approved after 2 denials. I also have a group on yahoo for people who have been denied by Cigna. We discuss different ways of getting approval. Cigna is requiring 2- 26 week diets. There are ways of getting around that. E-mail for info on the group. I haven't been very helpful to my group lately because of surgery but they have a lot of good advice for you. Joy
   — kjonhjk

July 22, 2003
I was approval after 2 appeals also. It took a long time but they finally approved the WLS and now I'm working on reconstructive procedures... email me [email protected] and I will be happy to share all my letters.... Kitty
   — lilmskitty

July 26, 2003
I was just approved this past week after a long 10 and a half month emotional rollercoaster ride with CIGNA. I was on my 2nd level appeal and preparing to have my phone interview with the medical review board..it was all set up, when CIGNA called me and told me that they had decided to go ahead and approve me. Please be persistant... and DO NOT GIVE UP.. THIS IS WHAT THEY ARE COUNTING ON.. PLAY THEIR LITTLE GAMES... YOU WILL PREVAIL IN THE END... TRUST ME!!
   — chris S.