Sleep Test and Medical Coverage?
A few months ago a doctor gave me a referral for a sleep test. However, at the time I was on temporary coverage since I was removed from my father’s work plan from having graduated from college. After getting the sleep test cost estimate of over ,000 my temporary wouldn’t cover, the referral has been sitting there.
Now, I finally will be getting full coverage soon with Cigna that comes with my new job. My question is, will Cigna cover the in lab polysomnography for diagnoses of sleep apnea, even though the referral was given prior to the start of their coverage?
I have found a recent policy that Cigna does cover such procedures, but I need to know if having pre-admittance referral will effect getting covered. Let me know thanks!
Tagged with: admittance • cigna • cost estimate • full coverage • new job • polysomnography • referral • sleep • sleep test
Filed under: Sleep Apnea Symptoms
Depends on the state in which you live. Some require coverage for pre-existing conditions.
You need to call Cigna & just ask a general question using the policy you have as an "example" & ask about pre-existing conditions.
If not, speak to your MD & ask if he considers this a pre-existing condition…if not let him write you a new prescription for the sleep lab.
Good luck