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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm furious that the unions did not survey their members to gather feedback and get their preference. Many employees would rather pay more to keep BCBS then be forced to switch to Cigna.  It isn't just about providers that accept Cigna, it's also about what medications and treatments they will and will not cover.[b] I know they do not cover DBT therapy which is a life saving therapy program for many teens and adults. I guarantee they will not cover weight loss treatments at the same level as BCBS. I can only hope they cover gender affirming treatment/surgery and conception interventions and support that allow for all employees, regardless of gender or martial status, to receive benefits. [/b] It is careless of the unions to agree with this without getting input from their members, they are not representing the employees. [/quote]
All that you just named has nothing to do with the carrier and everything to do with what the employer selects to cover. I’ve had Cigna insurance for years (formerly had CareFirst too) and DBT is absolutely covered. So is weightloss treatment - that saves the carrier major money then paying millions for strokes and heart attacks. Gender surgery is at the discretion of the employer. Counseling and medication tends to be covered regardless as many providers still bill as gender dysmorphia (I’m not even sure if there is another categorization at this point for providers to use).

All that said. I hope you’ve contacted the union to clearly express your frustration. That’s your role as a member and they need to hear it.[/quote]

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