Some CIGNA Settlement Claims Denied in Error
[Posted 04/28/05]

CMA has learned that some physicians who filed for damages under the CIGNA settlement had their claims denied in error by the settlement administrator. CMA encourages physicians who received “defection” notices to contact the settlement administrator (Poorman Douglas, 877/683-9363) as soon as possible to find out why their claims were denied and if their claims were affected by the clerical error.

Because of the error, CIGNA has agreed to allow physicians 60 days from postmark date on the defection notices to resubmit claims to the settlement administrator. Physicians should request an extension if necessary.

CMA members who need assistance challenging a CIGNA claim “defection” can contact the association’s legal information specialists at 415/882-5144 or legalinfo@cmanet.org.