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Terrible Company!
Posted by Cignaemp on 12/20/2007
ALTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE -- I'm a former employee of Cigna HealthCare and I wanted to write a review to inform everyone of how horrendous this company actually is. First of all I want to start with Customer service. The employees that take your calls only receive one week of training, ONE WEEK! They are forced to answer the calls as quickly as possible. They are told to say whatever they have to to get you off the phone and take the next call. When they inform you that they will "get back to" its crap. You will never receive a call back. They are not even given the time to research the problem to get an answer for you. Our billing department has about a 30 day backup-meaning you send in your payment and it doesn't post for another 25 days since you mailed it, then you're in danger of being termed for non-pay, chances are it is our fault.
When you are told that we have a "5 business day turn-around" thats also a crock. Have the time that you fax, or send in something, it will be lost. If there is a piece of information missing from the form you send in, someone will shred it so they don't have to follow up with you. Most of the employees will do whatever they can to get out of doing work.
It's truly the most repulsive company out there and I feel really sorry for any of you who carry them as your provider.
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Posted by Principissa on 2007-12-20:
When did they fire you?
Posted by Anonymous on 2007-12-20:
Isn't this the way most companies operate now? It's all about the money, not the worker or customer anymore. I find it odd that so many companies go out of their way to advertise how they place customers first now. Why do they all say that but do just the opposite? I say let them show us how they treat customers first and stop telling us they do it.
~~JMO~~ That concludes my soap box for today.
Posted by Anonymous on 2007-12-20:
lol Principissa. I agree superbowl. Someone please name a health insurance company that isn't a piece of chit, please.
Posted by Anonymous on 2007-12-20:
I voted you "best answer" there sheriff!
Posted by Anonymous on 2007-12-20:
Thanks Pirate! I voted you "most helpful to consumers everywhere".
Posted by jenjenn on 2007-12-21:
I agree with you, but unfortunately, Cigna is not the only culprit!
Posted by mzmickey on 2008-03-06:
I can say that this is the kind of treatment I'm getting. Thanks for verifying that I'm not the only one having problems with CIGNA.
Posted by Anonymous on 2008-03-06:
At my last job, we found Cigna to be the worst insurance company when it came to quoting a patient's benefits. You could call back three times and get three different answers. We didn't have nearly as much trouble with the other companies when it came to geting correct benefit information.
So, thank you for giving people the "inside" story. It definitely explains a lot--and probably a lot about other miserable companies out there too.
Posted by kort on 2008-04-21:
This adds great insight into what I have been dealing with for over 3 months trying to get 1 thing covered. I wish that at my job I could treat people the way their customer service treat me and still have a job. I wish they could be held accountable for how they treat people and handle claims. I would not recommend Cigna to ANYONE! We had AETNA previously and did not ever have trouble like we are now over the same medication coverage.
Posted by MarlyB on 2010-01-10:
This is a load of crap, sorry. I work for Cigna and I went through a long MONTH of training. In classroom learning about the entire company and 3 weeks of on the floor training. I don't know what department you worked in, but your story doesn't match up to me.
As far as someone "shredding" the paper work.. correct me if I'm wrong, but our faxes are electronic. There are no paper copy's. So how can one shred something that you never actually touch?
All insurance company's have their flaws, and I am sure of that. But I try my best to help someone out. I've been there before, I've had medical problems and try to put myself in someone elses shoes. I can't speak for every employee here, but I try to find a solution for your problem.
And Kort - as far as coverage is concerned, your employer chooses those options for you. So if something is not covered, we can't go against your plan with out written consent from your employer. We can't help if your employer chooses not to pay for something..
Posted by nliz_57 on 2010-11-05:
MarlyB- I worked for cigna as well and we did indeed do faxes other then on our computers. I handed my manager several faxes that she did on a FAX MACHINE. Unless you know, you shouldnt be calling anyone a liar. Oh, and there were 17 new hires put on the floor after a week and a half of training. So.... What do you have to say now???
Posted by jktshff1 on 2010-11-05:
Posted by frustrated customer on 2011-06-02:
I am experiencing this poor customer service right now. Why is it that every other claim I send gets sent into a black hole. They never seem to receive anything I send them, even though I have multiple fax confirmations saying the fax went through successfully. I've even sent the claim directly to a customer service rep who supposedly forwarded it to the claims department, and they still managed to lose it.
Posted by True on 2013-05-01:
I've had the misfortune of being a CIGNA customer for about 5 years and this is absolutely consistent with the service I have received. Customer service reps have told me the wrong thing before I sought certain treatments and then CIGNA denied my claims although I did what I was told to do
Posted by ConcernedNY on 2013-07-30:
I have to say this has been my experience as well. And for the one who claims they had a full month of training - maybe you should tell us about the part where they TRAIN you to deny everything in the claims area, whether it should be paid or not - postpone, delay, make more work for everyone, then in the end - they have to pay. worst insurance I have EVER had. All may be challenging these days, but I agree CIGNA is the worst!
Posted by Mistreated on 2013-11-28:
I work at Cigna and have for many years. I know that some training is less than others. There are also always the suck ups that will take up for the company no matter what. The mistreat their employees. There is so much stress on the employees that it is no wonder that most are on blood pressure meds and anti depressants. They tout quality all the time, but they also want quantity and in my opinion you can't have both. Something as important as a customers account build or claim payment should not be hurried. It causes many mistakes. If you don't meet their quality and quantity standards, they will find another poor sap that needs a job to fill your place. I advise anyone to find work any other place. I have been here so long I have no other job experience and don't feel like I can leave.
Posted by MustangSally on 2014-01-08:
I agree with your story, simply because I witnessed some of the same experiences in the eligibility department. It's true that a lot of corporations are in a race to close out as many tickets as quickly as possible, without fully working through the issues. If I had a question about a ticket, on many occasions I was advised to close the issue without fully resolving the issue. If that wasn't bad enough, no one seemed to be accountable in the department or within the entire management structure. Employees with little to no experience in insurance are placed in positions of seniority, while people with many years of experience are placed in unequal positions with small titles and very small pay. It's very common practice for the company to remove large numbers of qualified and experienced employees. When the company realizes their mistake, they reach back out in to the market place and hire new people. The good employees are stuck trying to support all of the new employees, plus make accommodations for management that is inadequate or just sticking around for a pay check. Speaking of a pay check, I probably won't get the last one. Despite multiple efforts to work with management, I have yet to resolve my questions about my final paycheck.
So, you can either hear what I am saying, and decide to dismiss it because you think I was a bad employee who probably left on bad terms, or you can listen to what I have to say and take it as good advice. Trust me. I know what I am saying, when I say this is the worst company I have ever worked for. I don't want to have to explain my credentials or work history. Just take it for what it is, and don't start employment with this company or if you are there seek opportunities outside of the organization and work for a company that knows what they are doing and actually cares about the employees.
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Disability Insurance Illusion
Posted by BHS on 02/01/2006
NEW YORK -- In October, 2004, I left my job at a major record company in New York City after seven years, due to the ongoing debilitating symptoms of an autoimmune disorder called Behcet's Disease. The pain, neuropathy, fatigue, photosensitivity, and cognitive dysfunction caused by this disease proved to be too much for me to continue working at my job as Vice President of the Copyright Department. I am covered for disability benefits through my job by CIGNA Group Insurance. Unfortunately, CIGNA has refused to pay any long term benefits, citing what my wife and I believe are spurious reasons for defaulting on their contractual obligation. Despite medical support from recognized specialists knowledgeable about this rare disease, testimonials from employees at BMG, CIGNA's initial granting of short term disability benefits for this condition, and my being approved for Social Security benefits following a medical review, CIGNA is maintaining their position even though their doctors have never even seen me.
My wife and I have had to hire legal counsel to request that CIGNA provide documentation under ERISA law and regulations that support their position. We sent a detailed response that included further doctor's letters and treatment records, however CIGNA replied that they are affirming the previous denial. The cessation of income and mounting legal fees are causing my family severe financial hardship. I paid premiums for benefits that were clearly not available when needed. We do not feel that CIGNA has been full or fair in reviewing this claim, and are denying benefits using stall tactics in an apparent effort to bankrupt and discourage our efforts in securing the benefits to which we are contractually entitled. A quick online search reveals numerous instances in which insurance companies have behaved similarly, often using the exact same boilerplate language to deny claimants of their benefits. In some industries, this type of apparently collusive practice is viewed as anti-trust. We believe that CIGNA's denial was a foredrawn conclusion, and is patently unfair. For the sake of your family, please do not place full confidence in this type of coverage. We did nothing wrong, but learned the hard way.
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CIGNA Group Insurance
P.O. Box 22325
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-0325
Ph. 800 238-2125
Fax. 412 402-3222
Policy Number: NYK 0980002
Underwriting Company: CIGNA Life Insurance Company of New York
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Posted by miketech on 2006-02-01:
Sorry that happened to you. I hope you make them pay dearly because that's just wrong. Maybe since it's a life long claim they want to test you and make sure you are really sick. If they aggrivate you enough maybe thay figure you will just give up and that would save them a bunch of money. If you picked a good attorney than you should be ok. Best of luck.
Posted by CobraCat77 on 2006-02-01:
I'm good friends with a lawyer who specializes in insurance issues. He says that 90% of all claims are automatically denied in the hopes that people will not fight them (and too often, people don't). My opinion? Raise hell till they get so sick of you they give in.
Posted by Slimjim on 2006-02-01:
Mike and Cobra are right. Insurance companies have always been reputed as having a denial first policy if they can come up with a reason and will only pay certain valid claims when pushed. Hiring counsel was the right move.
Posted by Ponie on 2006-02-02:
Initially, I'm usually suspect of 'disability' claims but this one makes me say GO GET 'EM, TIGER! It's maddening when you pay for a benefit and then are denied when it comes to collecting. Good luck.
Posted by abobo on 2007-08-01:
BHS - I hope your lawsuit sees you come out on top. Hopefully you can win a bunch of punative damages to punish Cigna in a meaningful way and prevent them from reflexively denying claims in the future.
Posted by ocnoreen on 2007-10-07:
Some comments make me realize how misunderstood this problem is by most people. This is a policy people buy in case of debilitating health problems. Millions or more are sold. I would suggest that given the difficulty of being paid, not too many people get away with fraud on these particular policies. The companies just deny and don't pay. It is a cash cow for insurance companies. I would say that no one should buy any more disability insurance and should ask for it as a paid benefit from their employee. That way, you are not out of pocket for these crooked policies being issued. The government is lax because nobody takes these criminals on in public. We are ill or disabled when we have to do this and they run roughshod over us and we don't have the energy or will to fight them! Hope you get a good attorney to fry them.
Posted by kachinkie on 2007-10-18:
I have a similar disease, wegener's granulomatosis, and Cigna gaveme LTD for 2 years but now is refusing me. I have the same symptoms, on the same chemo and steroids, same pain etc that I had 2 years ago, but now I am suddenly not disabled? They never even gave me and IME. I had to seek legal help as well. How did things go for you? Our diseases are hard enough on a daily basis, but then add all of this stress and you have a potential for death. If any other business treated their customers the way insurance companies threat their customers they would be out of business and the government would have their hides. Watch SICKO...so true, sadly
Posted by mad at you on 2007-10-27:
I have Cigna disability through my former employer.I have received my disability check
on time every month for nearly five years
no problems.
Posted by yayadayle on 2008-02-06:
Thanks for your 3 cents! Here's mine:
I'm now in the "appeal" process with Cigna, having been originally denied. I have Lupus. Fatigue & organ involvement took me out of the career I loved for 20 years.
I provided definitive documentation attesting that I'm not able to work anymore. But I was denied by Cigna. The same week, I was approved for Government SS disability(!!) I thought it'd take me 2-3 years to get SS disability benefits, but I'd have my long paid for, "trusty Cigna" coverage to get me through. Wow, it's turned out to be just the opposite.
So now I'm fighting Cigna... And bottom line, they're squelching on the deal. Obviously, this is not just my problem.
Maybe a class action suit would open their eyes?
Posted by Anonymous on 2008-02-06:
yayadayle, sorry to here about your problem but I don't think a class action suit will get any of there attention except the low life laywers that will get all the money in the end. I say keep fighting them on your own and do the law suit with your own laywer. Good luck to you and I wish you all the best.
Posted by sister3 on 2008-05-12:
I'd really like to know if anyone has had success in these matters? I've read and read about the fights but not the outcomes. Any info would be appreciated!
Posted by determined2 on 2008-09-22:
BHS.........I hope that you will read this and respond. I have several questions for you and maybe some information that may assist you.
My E-mail is firstname.lastname@example.com
Sincerely, determined2
Posted by IBeatCIGNA on 2008-10-06:
I was in the same situation as many of you. Initially received benefits for the first year, approved for SSDI. Then CIGNA cut off my benefits with no explaination. I immediatley got an attorney, and after going through the rigged appeal process the ERISA law requires, I got a date in Federal Court. The judge rulled in my favor, told them to pay me back pay plus pay me through the 2 year "any occupation" period. They were told to reopen my claim and access it for continuing benefits. They approved it and I have not had a problem since but wonder that at any time they can pull the stunt again. The Erisa law says the employee must pay their own legal fees out of any settlement which is capped at 40%, and can only sue for actual wages. However, I guess the judge spanked them enough that the CIGNA lawfirm actually paid my attorney $40k, more than I would have had to pay him!
CIGNA is evil, they are greed personified, and continue to conduct business in a disreputable manner.
My advise to anyone in this situation: Get a lawyer. Get your records together. Don't allow the CIGNA claim reps to talk to anyone, including doctors, on the phone. Make them write or fax everyone all their questions, and have your doctors send you a copy of every record or questionaire given to CIGNA. When they call you to "interview" you, tell them they must write you with questions, you will not talk to them on the phone. Don't answer the questions until you call you lawyer and fax him/her a copy. In other words, CYA.
Posted by determined2 on 2008-10-09:
BHS........My new E-mail is firstname.lastname@example.com. If anyone on this site knows BHS, PLEASE have him E-mail me. I have important information for him concerning his claim.
Posted by ddp on 2009-02-11:
CIGNA should be prosecuted for their practices. After fourteen years of long term disability benefits they cut me off. It has been terrible and so stressful. They have done it all. Surveillance, Functional Capacity Evaluation, reports by doctors that have never seen me. Cigna pays these people to say what they want them to say. $700 for a doctor to answer a few questions and report that I am not disabled. They try to beat you down hoping that you will not fight back. But that isn't happening here. I will fight until the end. I can't find an attorney that will help unless I have a large retainer fee. Any ideas?
Posted by westwoman on 2009-03-19:
Hey there ddp and ibeatcigna........I, too, have been on Cigna's long term disability through my old employer, A.T. & T, and after 8 yrs. they decided to stop payments! I receive benefits under SSA, but "they" said no! I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and it doesn't get better...only worse, so I've appealled and still they deny claim. I've found a law firm on line, but haven't gotten any further...any suggestions???????? This is so stressful and upsetting........!!!!
Posted by IBeatCIGNA on 2009-10-13:
to westwoman: find a lawyer by asking friends, and looking for a lawyer who works ERISA claims. They should take you on a contingency basis. Also, it is very important to continue to see your doctor, and make sure your doctor documents your appts and NEVER talks to the insurance company on the phone. only by letter. and get a copy of all correspondence between CIGNA and your doctors. So you know what is being said about your condition. You doctor needs to be your advocate. And you needs to document everything.
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Disability Payment Myth!
Posted by Cali22 on 12/12/2005
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK -- I was on the phone, on hold for 45 minutes this morning before talking to a representative. I just want information about when we'll get a payment for time my husband was off back in Sept. You sent a notice of benefits, but that was 11/16 and nothing. Before that you said we should get something within 10 days. They keep referring it to waste management, my husband's employer, but no one there will look in to any thing. Our short term disability plan is supposed to be for 60% of my husband's wage, which would be about 360.00, Yet your notice only is claiming $170 a week will be sent. At this point we're just so frustrated. We've sent all the information in twice and people act like we're bothering them when we ask for help. HELP!!Daniel Connolly and wife Terry Weber.
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CIGNA: Using your private medical information
Posted by Seattle1 on 07/10/2010
EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA -- I'm have been on Cigna as insurance for 8 months. I have been with the same therapist for many years, using the insurance plans offered through the companies I've worked for. I suffer from mild depression and working with a therapist has helped my quality of life immensely. I recently received something in the mail from Cigna. A letter that begins: "Have you recently experienced trouble concentrating or sleeping? Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or withdrawn, or having difficulty adjusting to a major life change? Did you know there's a free service through your medical benefits that can help you manage your symptoms? Recently, a claim we received from either your doctor or pharmacy, or information from a health assessment you completed, has helped us identify you as someone who may benefit from this program."
I am feeling completely violated by this. I have never had an insurance company feel they were entitled to step in and comment on my private health information or assume they were qualified to inject one of their staff into my life to comment on personal health issues. It's like a new level of intrusion. How could this possibly be in compliance with HIPAA?
My expectation is that an insurance company can approve or deny claims, not that they can administer care or provide health care advice. Cigna has taken my health care information--either privileged information that I share with my doctor or specifics of medications that I have been prescribed, and run it through a marketing program that would identify me as someone they could put into a bucket for solicitation about a mental health "coaching product" they offer.
I'll be taking this up with my doctor as well as the attorney general about privacy and legality. I can't just let this end with Cigna pushing the envelope with methods that are intended to intimidate patients into ending medical care that is of a highly private nature. I'm sure it would be quite convenient if Cigna could get me to end my therapy with a qualified physician with whom I've been working for years, and call their free "phone coach" for therapy instead, but this is totally unacceptable to me.
I don't want Cigna to monitor my private health care and diagnoses and offer me tailored marketing based on their business objectives. I pay my premiums, percentages and copays and am entitled to proper medical care. So I have two choices: 1. End my care so that they no longer have access to my private health care information and diagnoses, or 2. Fight back and tell Cigna that I don't want them using my private health care information and diagnoses for anything other than a yes/no vote in their claims system. Knowing that my disapproval with their policy won't be enough to bring about change, I have no choice but to bring this issue to a wider audience.
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Posted by DCGirl on 2010-07-10:
HIPAA does not mean that all medical information must be kept private in all circumstances, despite the widely prevailing belief to the contrary. You may want to review this link at the Department of Health and Human Services HIPAA FAQs titled "May covered entities use information regarding specific clinical conditions of individuals in order to communicate about products or services for such conditions without a prior authorization?"
Posted by Seattle1 on 2010-07-11:
Thanks for the link. I'll read it over before sending my letters and talking to my doctor. If HIPAA doesn't protect us then I guess I'll have to appeal on another level. My primary issue is that an insurance company is trying to intimidate me into discontinuing medical care by letting me know that they are using my private medical information for reasons other than making yes/no decisions in my claims--and these are very basic claims. This felt like getting a letter saying "Hey- we read your files and noticed that you have a sexually transmitted disease. If you are promiscuous or immoral or have some other messed up issue--you should call us so one of our customer service agents can talk you out of whatever it is you are doing that has caused you to seek medical treatment." It's inappropriate on so many levels I don't even know where to start.
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An insurance nightmare!!
Posted by Jasper25 on 12/10/2009
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI -- I am so glad I found this site! I am ready to spit nails I am so mad at this insurance company!! I do not claim to fully understand insurance companies, and rarely go to the doctor, but never have I had such a poor experience with an insurance company!
This week, I made an appointment to see a doctor for an outpatient procedure/diagnosis at a local hospital. I went to the first appointment and everything was fine, scheduled to return the folloing day for medications and treatment options. Well, I return the next day and the financial office representative comes to speak with me on payment options!! I explain to her that I have insurance through my husband's place of work, and his employer pays a percentage of the deductible before it ever reaches the insurance. Well, the representative looks into it, and can't find any such info, so I am stuck paying 1450.00 out-of-pocket, when I am supposed to be INSURED!!! My husband was told and he is trying to make sense of it through his employer, and told me not to worry. I then go to fill my perscription, and am told that they need the Dr.'s authorization to use the genereic form instead of the name brand. It was only for a 30 day supply, and nowhere on our info does it mandate that we MUST have the generic, or nothing at all!! Needless to say, a medicine I was supposed to begin today, can't be picked up until maybe next Tuesday at the EARLIEST!!! I am soooo upset!! This company is a JOKE!!!
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Posted by Doctor Charlie on 2009-12-10:
It sounds like you have no understanding of what your insurance coverage is.
Is this provider in network? Do you need a referral? Do you have a copay / coinsurance? What percentage is covered? Is this for a covered service?
Posted by BEJ on 2009-12-10:
You need to check what is covered by insurance. Some insurance plans only cover generic medications. If it is not a generic and you opt to go with the brand name--you have to pay full retail price. The pharmacy cannot switch you to a generic version of the medication without the approval of the physician. As far as the procedure goes--if it is not a covered benefit or you go out of network or the physician is not in network--etc your copay portion will be larger. Did you check to see if this procedure was authorized by your insurance company before you went ahead and scheduled it
Posted by joshvhawaii on 2009-12-19:
Your right, you really don't know about insurance. Before you go off on the insurance company, why do you pick up the phone and find out your BENEFITS! It sounds like you have a deductible to met, and then CIGNA will pay a percentage of the rest. So if you have a large deductible (which you employer built) that sounds about right! As far as your RX is concerned, that's not your insurance company, they are trying to save you money take it up with the pharmacy!
Posted by 1103kenzie on 2010-03-01:
Well I can personally say that I have had no problems with Cigna. One of the members on my plan has multiple types of arthritis and just one type of the medicine she receives is $4,800 with insurance coverage it is only $45. We don't need referrals which was especially nice when my daughter had to get an EKG done and the doctors sent us to an adult diagnostic place that said she was to young we just decided to go to a different place. We went to a doctor that wasn't covered by our insurance and a few months later receiving the full bill we called the insurance company and we didn't pay but the $15 we have to pay to see any of our doctors. We have full coverage on medical, dental, and eye. We also can get generic and un-generic medicine without penalty. So I have no problem with Cigna and I would recommend it to anyone who asked.
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Be very cautious when enrolling in a CIGNA plan
Posted by Saintpete on 11/29/2009
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA -- I was at one time a participant in a CIGNA HMO, and the experience was a nightmare. I was referred by my family physician for surgery, and the procedure was approved by the CIGNA office in my area. I took three days off from my job, hired a driver/companion, since I was having anesthesia, and booked two hotel rooms at the hospital three hours away. I arrived at the surgical suite at 6:00am, since I was first on the schedule, and the attendant informed me that CIGNA had cancelled my operation, because they had "made an error" in authorizing it. I then guaranteed personal payment, and I was added to the end of the day's schedule, which caused a 9 hour wait. Upon my return home, I filed a complaint and a lawsuit, and settled, but it was insufficient compensation for the stress and interference that CIGNA employees delivered. From that point, I paid all of my medical expenses out of pocket, until an enrollment period when I could change to another company. I was afraid CIGNA would continue to make errors and cause problems. Interestingly, I never received an explanation or apology. I always recommend to colleagues that they stay as far away from this company as posssible, unless it's the only thing available. If that is the case, I advise them to prepare for confrontation, to record all conversations, and to keep records of names, phone numbers, and all correspondence. Most have thanked me later.
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Posted by clutzycook on 2009-11-29:
Nice that you were able to afford to pay for your medical expenses out of pocket. Not many people are able to afford to do so.
Posted by Anonymous on 2009-11-29:
You're in PA, so why not choose another insurance, such as Highmark. Cigna is one of the more limiting health plans, especailly if you're under an HMO. And you should be grateful you got any amount from a settlement
Posted by Suusan B. on 2009-11-29:
I have Cigna EPO in California and have had absolutely zero problems. I had surgery in September and it went very smoothly and only cost me $35 co-pay for the surgical center - - the surgeon was covered 100%.
Posted by mrs1140 on 2009-12-21:
Saintpete, thanks for sharing your experience. My family had Cigna PPO a while back and it was nothing but trouble. We had to constantly call, send in claims 2-3 times, and then pray that they'd pay the bills.
But what happened to you is criminal. As to what littleyaya said, you don't have to be grateful...you deserved that settlement. Good for you.
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Do Not Buy Insurance Coverage From This Company
Posted by Chen on 12/01/2008
PORTLAND, OREGON -- I got Cigna through my husband's work. This is the first time I have Cigna. The coverage said that they cover acupuncture. Since my cancer treatment, I had many pains on my body. I had tried physical therapy many times, but it doesn't seems to work. Since my Cigna insurance cover acupuncture, I decided to try it with my doctor permission. I picked a acupuncture doctor through the network, cause I don't want to have any problem on denial of my treatments. After a few treatments, I felt better. My neck was able to move better and shoulder not so tight. My back pain was almost gone. I felt so much better emotionally and physically.
Then, my acupuncture doctor told me that Cigna was not paying him. When I called, they told me, they denied the coverage, cause I didn't call them for permission to go see a acupuncture. In my entire life, I have never experienced this before. If my insurance coverage said they will cover acupuncture with my family doctor's permission, than, this should be covered. I even picked a doctor under their network, hopefully this way will have not problem, but Cigna, just finds ways to not pay their coverages. What kind of insurance company is this? My husband paid for our insurance coverage every month through his pay check, so we won't have to worry about paying so much when we need to go see a doctor. Cigna has fail to do that for their clients. Because Cigna had rejected to pay for my acupuncture bills, now I had to stop my treatments. My neck, shoulder and back pain have came back. Due to this experience, we will not buy Cigna again next year. I will encourage whoever out there trying to look for a health insurance coverage, make sure you do not pick Cigna Corporation. You do not want to deal this kind of situation like me.
P.S. I will research this kind of practice about Cigna. I believe, this kind of company practice is totally wrong. May be a big cost of lawsuit will get them understand the basic moral of human nature.
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Posted by jenjenn on 2008-12-01:
If acupuncuture is clearly covered under your policy, and the correct steps were taken to get the highest benefit level, you should submit a letter of appeal (to Cigna) to get the services covered. You usually have 180 days from the time the claim was originally denied. If this does not produce results, contact the Bureau of Insurance in the state in which you live.
Posted by Anonymous on 2008-12-01:
I have a little bit of experience with insurance, but I am not familiar with Cigna's processes. I can tell you that with the company I work for now, specialty services such as acupuncture are an in-network covered benefit IF the primary care physican believes the therapy is medically necessary. If that is the doctors opinion then a request for authorization is submitted and then you will be covered for treatment. IMO it is a lot of unnecessary paperwork, but that is the way that it is. I think if you read your benefits handbook it will state the same things that I have said here. If your handbook does not specifically state that authorization must be obtained in advance, I would appeal the denial. If they still do not pay I would submit your informatoin to your states department of insurance to investigate and ask them to overturn the denial of payment.
Posted by yoke on 2008-12-01:
We have CIGNA now. It sounds as if they need prior authorization which they did not get. Just because the doctor suggests it, it does not mean it will be covered. The acupunture doctor should have verified the authorization before they started to work on you. It took us about 3 weeks to get an authorization for a surgery for my son this past summer.
Posted by Anonymous on 2008-12-01:
See, Yoke! That's what I said. :) I feel validated.
Posted by yoke on 2008-12-02:
John, alot of people think they can go to any doctor in the directory without authorization and then get upset when it is denied. I blame the acupincture doctor in this case since he treated her without the authorization he needed. His office staff should have known to get prior authorization. That is thier job.
Posted by Anonymous on 2008-12-02:
You are absolutely right, Yoke. The office should have gotten as much information over the phone as possible so the insurance issues could be dealt with before the patients appointment. When it comes to health benefits we should all ask as many questions as possible. Don't just find out what your share of cost will be... thats just the tip of the iceberg. Find out what is covered, if not, does the procedure require prior authorization or is it a benefit exclusion (there is a difference). Be prepared so when we are confronted with a situation like this we have the information we need. It's also good to know this information so if you don't like your current health coverage you will be prepared during your next open enrollment.
Posted by joshvhawaii on 2009-12-19:
Have you heard of an HMO?
Posted by Blessedintx on 2010-03-10:
I am new here, so be patient with me please. I think my situation is a little different. My Bariatric Surgeons office called Cigna (I have Open Access Plus) and was told by a Cigna Rep that bariatric surgery was a covered benefit , that I had to go to 6 months of nutrition, behavioral and exercise lecture classes, I had to do several things , like a psych eval, an EGD upper GI test, sleep study etc. I have done it all, Paid out ove $500 in copays, Cigna has paid out over $7000 for all of this and when the doctor's office called to get the final precertification by submitting all the records that we had followed the required course, they were told that their rep made a mistake. This surgery is not covered. Sorry, really too bad, but we don't pay for any type of bariatric treatment. BUT they have paid over the last 6 months for tests and classes by a Bariatric Surgeon. I don't get it...who's screwing with me Cigna or Dr office?? Thinking of talking to my lawyer. Any insight or advice is appreciated!
I am just devastated. My new life I have been working towards, the one were I could get more mobile, be healthier, enjoy my family, enjoy LIFE has just drifted away like a mirage...
Posted by Anonymous on 2010-03-10:
Blessed, what happened to you is immoral. You were told the procedure is covered. 6 months of you working towards your goal. 6 months of Cigna paying, which would lead you to believe the procedure is covered. Then one day, poof. You've been done a huge disservice. I do agree you should call a lawyer.
Posted by MarlyB on 2010-04-08:
You have to obtain prior authorization for certain services, it says on the back of your card. your Md should have know that. Especially if he is contracted with Cigna.
Word of advice, if he is a contracted MD with cigna, and they fail to precert your procedures, they are responsible.. not you. It's in their contract.
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Posted by CIGNA just like the IRS on 12/03/2009
I and my doctors office called CIGNA and CIGNA Telepharmacy over a period of two days and were told the following by various associates:
1) My daughter had not been covered for prescriptions since August 2009.
2) My daughter was covered for prescriptions and still is, but the injectable medication is not considered a prescription (although you need a prescription to get it)
3) The injectable medication could be covered under "Medical" but only if purchased through CIGNA TelePharmacy.
4) The injectable medication would have a co-pay of $20.00 through CIGNA TelePharmacy as for a prescription even though the terms of the policy indicate it is not a prescription. No deductible would apply.
5) The injectable medication would be covered under "Medical" and the associate did not know if a deductible would apply or if co-pay would apply.
6) Last answer - If the injectable medication is delivered to my home by CIGNA TelePharmacy there is no coverage under CIGNA. However, if the injectable medication is delivered to the doctors office, then the doctors office could bill CIGNA and the deductible would be waived.
Who knows what the truth is, except my daughter does have prescription coverage, for all the good it does her in this situation!
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Posted by kimberlie on 2011-05-20:
I have come to the conclusion that Cigna employees get paid only if they avoid answering a question correctly.
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Nothing but problems with Cigna
Posted by Chasechange on 08/26/2009
Ever since my husband's company changed their insurance healthcare plan to Cigna, it has been nothing more than problems with this healthcare insurance company. I am forever calling our Health Advocate for help paying the claims. This is always after several times of talking to Cigna's customer service reps. This is not an HMO Plan but their Open Access Plus Plan where the company pays $1500 monthly for this insurance. One would think, $1500 a month would give you some decent service. Not the case with Cigna.
I will be pushing to have the company change insurances at the next renewal and hopefully Healthcare reform will do something about companies like Cigna who seem to care about nothing more than their bottom line. We were happy with Great West Healthcare, our prior insurance company now acquired by Cigna. I understand now how this was feasible.
What a shame for our healthcare services in America today!
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Posted by MSCANTBEWRONG on 2009-08-26:
Don't count on healthcare reform to help with this...it may just make it worse. Keep after them...eventually they pay the claim. They just like to delay as long as possible. Good luck!
Posted by Anonymous on 2009-08-26:
My best friend is having her own fiasco with Cigna right now too. She had foot surgery and Cigna was supposed to take care of her short term disability. They claimed they mailed her out 3 checks when she only received one. She's been through hell trying to get them to pay up. Good luck!
Posted by jktshff1 on 2009-08-26:
I would highly suggest that you let your husband handle this with his company..just tell him what to say.
Posted by Suusan B. on 2009-08-26:
I currently have Cigna Open Access EPO and have never had one single problem.
Posted by TJLambert on 2011-07-21:
It's highly certain Cigna is not delaying payment to save themselves money. There is probably a documentation issue with the claim, attachments or even the way the benefit is described. I'd suggest you file an appeal with that unit within Cigna. Ask their customer service rep for that address and what their appeal process is.
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Posted by Misspink on 08/04/2009
For 2 years I have been receiving my birth control pill ortho-tri-cyclen lo through home delivery service. I recently had refilled my order and I was sent the generic drug ( Tri-Lo-Sprintec) versus the brand name Ortho-Tri-cyclen lo. As you must know, I was very upset because that is not what I wanted. In the mean time, I wanted to go get the prescription refilled at my local pharmacy until I straightened out the matter with the pharmacy delivery service and my doctor's office. I was told that the brand medication is no longer available to be through refills by a local pharmacy, the only way I can receive the medication is through the home delivery service. I think it is bull ***** that patients do not have the option to be informed ahead of time that their prescription will automatically be sent as a generic when a generic version becomes available!!!! Cigna is ridiculous and I hate this insurance!!!!!
How do they have they say so to tell you where and where you cannot get your prescription refilled. Prior to even starting the home delivery service, I use to get the ortho-tri-cyclen-lo refilled at my local pharmacy and now 2 years later that option is no longer available? Cigna sucks and I am also going to write a complaint about the home delivery pharmacy as well!!!!
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Posted by skelly39 on 2009-08-04:
There is no difference between the brand name and the generic. If you had no insurance, would you pay more just to have a brand name? Most policies have a built-in clause that if the generic is available, that's what you are going to get. Be happy you have insurance and can get medication.
Posted by goduke on 2009-08-04:
You really ought to discuss generics with your doc and/or pharmacist. For many folks, they acheive the exact same thing and you can't tell the difference. The big pharma companies want you to buy into the belief that only the brand will do the trick because it puts cash into their pockets.
You'll also find that because the generic is now available, your co-pay for the brand is going to go way up.
And since the insurance company and/or employer are paying about 80% of the costs of the brand meds, they have every right to say where you get them.
Posted by Suusan B. on 2009-08-04:
If a generic is available and your doctor doesn't check the "Do Not Substitute" box on the prescription form your medication will be filled with a generic. Furthermore, as soon as a generic is available some insurance plans won't allow policy holders to get the branded form and if they do they are going to charge you a fortune. Read the terms and conditions of your pharmacy plan on mycigna.com and it will make it clear to you that the insurance company does have the right to regulate the prescriptions you receive, where you can get them, whether they are brand name or generic and what you will pay. I believe in this case Teva Pharmaceuticals and Ortha McNeill have settled their court case and Teva is now providing the generic for your birth control pills.
Posted by misspink on 2009-08-05:
Skelly39, goduke, and Suusan B,
I will receive the brand birth control pills that I WANT, what is the purpose of this website if people can't write their opinions? I will receive the brand name and I will continue to pay the same price for them as I have always been doing. My doctor wrote a new prescription for the brand name only. I am just writing how I feel and how I think things should be. If the patient has been on a medication and it works fine for them, and the doctor agrees. Then who is the insurance company or anyone else for that matter to tell them that they will be switched to something else. This is just me stating how I feel, I saw another person on this website complained about Cigna changing their blood pressure medicine from their brand name to a generic brand, and they prefer the brand name because it works so well for them. If you find a medication that works well for you, I believe that you should be able to keep taking that brand. There's side effects to all medications, I didn't even get any from the brand that I am on, why do I want to experiment and try something new that may or may not give me any issues. Some other brands of birth control pills have some cases where people got blood clots from them. I haven't experienced no problems with the brand i'm on and for now I can keep receiving the brand name, so i'm pleased with that.
Posted by Anonymous on 2009-08-05:
It's unfortunate but a fact of life that the insurance company does not have to cover the drug you 'want'. If you refuse to take anything but that one, you'll end up paying for it yourself. The days of having any and every prescription covered are long gone. Your doctor will probably affirm this for you.
You think this is bad? Wait until Barak gets his hands all over it.
Posted by PepperElf on 2009-08-05:
the purpose of this website is to complain
but there's no guarantee you'll get what you want.
or that your insurance will magically say "yes you can have the more expensive brand for the same price"
if they say no... then you won't get it and you'll most likely have to find a better company.
believe me if this site guaranteed we'd get exactly what we want... then i'd have a free maid, the college would give me a 50% bonus to all of my grades, and I'd have ... heck, i'd take a tactical trunk monkey too. they come in handy when the traffic is bad and some idiot's riding my bumper like it's his new girlfriend.
Posted by Anonymous on 2009-08-05:
I am able to get my thyroid medication by brand name because the generics, in this case, are not equal. My doc said that if the brand name is working satisfactorily, she will not change it to a generic. There were studies done that indicated these particular generics are not equal when they were tested (all the thyroid generics). It makes me wonder how many are out there. People are just taking things that are only partially helping their medical condition. That's sad.
misspink, I have Cigna too, but I know the plans differ, probably by employer. They do pay for my brand name RX. Yes, the copay is more, but, like you, it's the price I WANT to pay to maintain my health. Many people I know have had problems with Cigna too (on my plan), but until the employer changes carriers, we are pretty much stuck with it.
Posted by Principissa on 2009-08-05:
You can get whatever drug you want, but if your insurance won't pay for it, you will. It's that simple. It sucks yes, but really, unless you are willing to change providers, that's how it is going to be. Quite honestly, I'd get what they give me and be happy I had prescription coverage. There are a lot of folks who aren't as fortunate as you and I and I'm sure that they would be more than happy to have what we do.
Posted by PepperElf on 2009-08-05:
or get a job working for a pharmaceutical company
and no i'm not joking.
most of those companies will give you good benefits. and if you buy a medication made specifically by them, you won't be charged.
Posted by Anonymous on 2009-08-05:
Princi, I think we talked about this before. Most of the pharmacies now offer the generic drugs for many RX's, pretty inexpensively too. So there are alternatives for people without insurance now too. Thankfully.
As for changing providers, most people can't. You usually have to take what your employer provides you as far as insurance goes. At least that's the way it's always worked for us in private industry.
Posted by Principissa on 2009-08-05:
We have. And I think it's a great idea! It's the same at my husband's job as well. You take what they give you or you pay for your own plan out of your own pocket with another company.
Posted by Anonymous on 2009-08-05:
I don't think most people would want to pay an outside company. We pay so much in premiums to the employer as it is, I can't imagine what that (other) amount would be.
Posted by Principissa on 2009-08-05:
I agree. I've seen what we pay monthly to have the insurance we do through his work and it's insanely expensive. It may be cheaper for one person, but man for four people we are paying a lot.
Posted by PepperElf on 2009-08-05:
and there are companies that give you good deals
i don't know what my relatives have but... i know it's not cheap
but even with the expense, all medications - generic or brand name - cost the same ($10) so what they pay in monthly premiums ends up being less than what they'd be paying elsewhere.
so sometimes it pay to shop around for insurance
Posted by Anonymous on 2009-08-05:
PepperElf, the good news for us (and I really have to say that), is that we don't have any medical bills and I only have my one RX. We pay more in monthly premiums than we ever get back. But, I guess that's why they call it "insurance"--in case we do need it. No way around it.
I'm in Singapore right now and our coverage is 100% whereever we go here (Cigna International). Luckily, they have great modern medical facilities here. Too bad our insurance isn't as good at home!
Posted by PepperElf on 2009-08-05:
actually i dont have anything right now.
i will when i get married - boyfriend is military retiree - but i also know what military medical is like too
get a hard rear-end tap from behind while driving, drive to the nearest military hospital when back pain immediately sets in... only to be told "you're suppose to drive to the one your command's attached to" (over 10 miles away).
Or reach into your car and get a nice laceration from a shard of broken glass. Drive the 10 miles to that hospital, only to be told "we can't treat you after hours - go to your ship or drive 10+ miles to portsmouth"
at the ship - "we cant treat you, go get some wound-glue" or wahtever it was.
military medical - proud sponsors of a nice half-inch scar on my arm since no one could treat me except a hospital 2 cities over.
Posted by Nohandle on 2009-08-05:
All I can say about Generic vs Name Brand is there was a drug I took "as needed" in the past and the Generic did not provide the desired results. I knew immediately and promptly was put back on the Name Brand. I take a drug now that less expensive alternatives are available but my doctor insists his patients who are doing well not change. I do take one Generic drug and it works fine for me.
Posted by Anonymous on 2009-08-05:
pepperelf, when someone is retired military, don't they have Tri-Care. I heard that is great insurance. Too bad the Navy couldn't have treated you better:(
Posted by Anonymous on 2009-08-05:
Yep, nohandle, sounds just like what my doc told me. I know that some generics work great, but others are just not equal. I think that's good info for anyone to be aware of.
Posted by BokiBean on 2009-08-05:
I can believe that. Some generic drugs may work, some may not. But to say that generic drugs don't work for you, across the board, like my sis, is just fiddle faddle.
Posted by Anonymous on 2009-08-05:
Boki, I don't blame your sister. I remember seeing the show Eloise mentioned--maybe it was a 20/20. Anyway, it was pretty enlightening. They will hopefully show it again at some point. I didn't want to take generics after seeing--although I do now for the occasional illness.
Posted by BokiBean on 2009-08-05:
Truthfully, my sis never saw it either.
She just convinced herself. *grin*
Posted by Nohandle on 2009-08-05:
KIA, I have an employee who had thyroid cancer, yep checked into the hospital into that padded room and hospital personnel didn't enter the room without their space suits on. She is quite humorous about the entire experience. She is 100% cured and there are a number of generic drugs available for her ongoing treatment. NO WAY would anyone attempt to change her script to a generic.
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Admittedly that's a tall order continuously exceeding expectations but it's one of the few ways left to create and maintain competitive advantage.
Bringing the definition to life
Managers and employees who truly understand the implications of this definition have a heightened awareness of the impact they make with every customer encounter. They realize that every face-to-face meeting, whether or not there is an actual request or transaction, is an opportunity to enhance the customer's perception. Every telephone call. Every email. And often this awareness alone is enough to begin to make a difference, although training and reinforcement is usually necessary for permanent change to take hold.
The most immediate result is increased customer loyalty, which leads to greater profitability. But the benefits of bringing this definition to life within your organization reach far beyond the current customer.
New customers are more likely to be drawn away from competitors. Employees are more likely to feel "connected" to customers and experience greater job satisfaction. And managers will spend less time putting out customer service "fires" and more time creating positive customer encounters themselves.
Again, this is a tall order for any business, but it's one of the few ways left to create and maintain an edge in today's highly competitive business world.
Jan Kantor is a Southwest Florida business consultant and executive coach. For more information, or to contact him regarding workplace solutions, his website is www.jankantor.com.


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Located in Kuala Lumpur (Chinatown - Sentral), Swiss Inn Kuala Lumpur is minutes from Petaling Street and Sri Mahamariamman Temple.
This family-friendly hotel is close to Merdeka Square and Petronas Twin Towers.
Make yourself at home in one of the 151 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Satellite programming provides entertainment, and wired and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Conveniences include direct-dial phones, as well as safes and desks.
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MOUNT VERNON All aboard! the captain of the cruise ship exclaims. Women in their cloché hats and men in their form-fitting suits stride onto the massive boat. The year is 1934, and it is the perfect day to begin journeying on a relaxing voyage from Manhattan to England.
Or so one would think. ...
The musical, produced and performed by the Mount Vernon Nazarene University drama program, plays at 8 p.m. today and Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday; 8 p.m. on May 2 and 3; and 2 p.m. on May 4. All shows are in the Thorne Performance Auditorium of the R.R. Hodges Chapel on the MVNU campus.
A tale of romance, comedy and deception, Anything Goes was written by Cole Porter in the early 1930s. It is said that the musical was given its name while the overworked production team was trying to figure out how to finish the first act. In frustration, one of the producers responded, Anything goes!
The set was designed by producer and director Leah Andrews and was built by her father, Steve Stone, and her husband, Mike Andrews. Costumes depict the fashion ideals of the time period. The play features student acting, dancing and singing, coached by musical director Elizabeth Barrett.
Lead roles performed by Mary Stoughton (Reno Sweeney), Veronica Grimm (Bonnie), Rachel Smart (Hope Harcourt), Cody Thomas (Evelyn Oakleigh), Brian Munson (Moonface Martin) and Ethan Briggs (Billy Crocker) engage the audience.
I play Reno Sweeney, and shes very saucy and sultry, said Stoughton, a drama major. Its fun to play those kinds of characters because its so different from what I am in real life.
Munson, who is another drama major, plays the role of Moonface Martin, whom he describes as an inept Brooklyn gangster.
Ive never had to talk like Im from Brooklyn before ... or pretend to be a gangster, Munson said. Its been really fun; its made me stretch myself having to act in a way I definitely dont normally act, but its gonna be goofy, and I really enjoy that.
Zac Sherman, a supporting actor in Anything Goes, also enjoyed being a part of the production this year.
It has been a wonderful experience for me, said Sherman, who plays a Chinese man named Ling.
The cast are marvelous people to act with and our directors Leah Andrews and professor Elizabeth Barrett have been wonderful to work with, Sherman said. You can really tell that they care about the students and put a hundred percent into the production.
I have thoroughly enjoyed working on this production, Barrett said.
I believe we have all grown into a nice team, and it is always so rewarding to see people working together and helping one another.
Andrews, who has been leading the drama program for only a year, was excited to work with the students.
I adore them! Andrews said. They are hilarious and entertaining; I cant count how many times Ive teared up laughing at them.
But more than that, they are such hard workers and so dedicated. I am utterly amazed at each of them, and I am so proud, Andrews said. Tickets are available or by calling 397-9000, ext. 1620.
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St. Paul >Food & Dining > Cecil's Delicatessen & Rstrnt
651 Cleveland Ave S, St Paul, MN | Directions 5511644.921949 -93.187539
Mon. - Sun. 9am - 9pm
Neighborhoods: Highland
5 Star Food, 0 Stars for Sanitation and 0 for Professionalism – As much as we love the bakery's cookies and other treats, Cecil's should be more careful about who they let serve customers and handle money. This employee took money and proceeded to place our food in the box bare-handed. To give him credit, he agreed that we were right about how employees should keep their hands clean/ use gloves when handling the food. Unfortunately, his poorly concealed sarcasm and chucking of the pastries into the box made him considerably less convincing.
We called afterwards, asked for the manager and explained what happened. He asked when we were in the store and told us he would try to watch over the workers. No apologies offered, he didn't address the issues in any satisfactory way and hung up on us very quickly. The unsanitary way the food was handled seems to defeat the purpose of Cecil's being "kosher".
Hopefully other employees are better trained because this place seems really great. I don't think we'll be going back any time soon though.
Best Sandwiches in town! – This a a great deli! I swore that after eating there I'd never make a sandwich at home again! What for? They do it better. The creamy cole slaw is addicting! If you don't order it every time you just think you have missed out the rest of the day! The best carrotcake! Of course you won't be able to eat it unless you stop for coffee, because the sandwiches are so large! A full 4 ounces of meat on every sandwich.
I've been to deli's in NY and Cecil's is like walking into a NY Deli, but better because they have a restaurante, so you don't have to eat on the run. They bake fresh bread, bagels and treats every day. Their staff is friendly and helpful.
Best deli in the Twin Cities! – I'm going to make this short and sweet, do not listen to the reviewers who rate Cecil's as average, they obviously don't know what good deli food tastes like. Cecil's is by far the best deli I have ever eaten at, and I have been to deli's in New York City as well as Chicago, where deli's are supposedly the best in the US, but don't take my word for it, try it for yourself, and I assure you, disappointment will not be one of the words that escape your mouth after your Cecil's experience. The sandwiches are simply out of this world, and the coleslaw is so good that you won't want to eat it anywhere else, I think I may have even wet myself after taking the very first bite. I have yet to be let down by either the food or the service, and even at its peak times where a line is starting to form, they still manage to get you in quickly. There is a logical reason that the ratings are as high as they are, don't be fooled by the naysayers, go to Cecil's now!
Popular New York-style deli near the Ramsey River has served breakfast and lunch dishes for over 50 years. – In Short
Cecil's has been in business since 1949 as a deli and opened as a restaurant about 20 years later. For breakfast, locals stop in for French toast that's thick and eggy. The grilled Reuben is legendary, and the turkey club oozes on toasty whole wheat bread is a popular choice for workers at the nearby Ford Motor Company and the College of St. Catherine. Two dozen kinds of mustard in stock at the deli.
After reading the earlier reviews, I was very excited to eat here. I must say that my experience did not live up to what I was anticipating. At best I have to give Cecil's an Average rating.
I would not drive a long distance to dine here.
Best sandwiches around! – I've been eating at Cecils for years and years now, and I just can't get enough. Their Russian Reuben is unbelievable, and if you like awesome cole slaw, their The Just Like New York is heaven. I also am a fan of the Rich Boy, but you've got to have a heckuva appetite to finish that monster off. I've never gotten anything breakfasty there but my dad swears by the lox omelette. The service is friendly and I always get some of their delicious hamentashen on the way out.
Reuben Heaven! – I lived in NC for the last 2 years and everytime I visited the Twin Cities I just HAD to have a reuben! I have never found a better once. They can't be beat.
If there were a best deli category, Cecil's would surely win. Their reuben is my favorite - with cole slaw, of course.
not NYC – Disappointing even as no more than a reminder of NYC. It does not smell nice, some of the terms they use do not translate well into NYC-speak, and reliables like matzha ball soup and roast turkey are shockingly sub-standard. But, like the editorial review suggests, the staff are sweet-as-sugar! No waiter in NYC would have said he was sorry after I tripped him like I did the waiter last night!
Best Deli in Minnesota – I have tried every deli near to the Mpls/St Paul Metro area and Cecil's the best by far. Their Russian Rueben is perfect, the Thousand Island Dressing has an ethereal quality to it. They have a large variety of sandwiches, salads & soups as well as great hand dipped malts & heavenly mini banana cream pies. The food is definitely the draw, the surroundings are nothing spectacular but what you would expect of a deli. Go there hungry the portions are large!
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Several of the nation's largest public home builders will report earnings next week, and analysts are looking for guidance as to whether the housing recovery may be stalling.
Sentiment among the builders fell for the third straight month in April after rising steadily through much of 2012.
"The home builders themselves are themselves worried about their ability to provide the housing in a lot of instances," says Jerry Howard, CEO of the National Association of Home Builders.
Lack of land, labor and credit are all standing in the way of increasing home buyer demand, and leaving many of the small and mid-sized builders frustrated as their costs soar. They simply don't have the access to cash that the bigger players do.
"I think for the short term the people who have the cash will have the advantage. Over the longer haul, I think it will even out. I think the recovery is uneven," says Howard.
(Read More: Is Multi-Family HomeConstruction Overheating?)
The first builder to report Monday is Virginia-based NVR, with Ryland, Pulte and D.R. Horton continuing through the week. Analysts say Texas-based D.R. Horton, whose stock has recently outperformed its peers, is the one to watch, a bell weather for the group.
"They are the largest builder in terms of the number of closings, and they are in the most markets, so they will probably be able to tell us not only about orders, but also about other things that are important to folks now, like what are material prices doing, how are you negotiating with suppliers," notes Megan McGrath, an analyst at MKM Partners.
Most of the big builders have seen dramatic growth in new orders, as first time home buyers slowly come back to the market. These buyers are facing stiff competition from all-cash investors in the existing home market, and are therefore looking to new builds. D.R. Horton is an entry-level builder, but has been able to shift product to move-up buyers when the demand is there. Move-up buyers have been moving out of the market of late, despite the overall housing recovery and rising values.
"I think the recovery we're seeing right now is first-time buyer and the very high end of the market. The move-up buyer has not really shown up as of yet, and if you want to see a very strong recovery in housing we need to see the move-up buyer playing a more prominent role than they are today," says Richard Smith, Chairman and CEO of Realogy Holdings Corp.
Monthly readings on new and existing home sales are also out next week and will offer more insights into the current strengths and weaknesses of the housing recovery in this crucial Spring season.
(Read More: What's Holding Up City Home Prices? Boomers)
"In a worst-case scenario, confidence could weaken further and housing starts could mark time," says Paul Diggle of Capital Economics. "But by far and away the most likely outcome is that the construction industry's growing pains are overcome and homebuilders break ground on many more sites over the next few years."
(Read More: Beyond the Numbers, Confidence Returns to Housing)
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Black Ops 2 officially confirmed by Activision
Leaked images imply a near-future setting.
The official site for Call of Duty Black Ops 2 has now gone live, confirming one of the worst-kept secrets of 2012 so far.
The release date of November 13 has also been officially cemented for the first time. Meanwhile a pair of leaked images, posted below as you can see with your eyes, show that the game is indeed set in the near future, as rumoured.
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Not as much as we'd hoped. The 2014 Kia Sedona receives new front fascia, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and a full leather interior are the most notable updates...more
For every ten or so Odysseys that Honda sells, Kia sells one Sedona. The Korean automaker's minivan is low-priced but undesirable. When Kia announced that there would be no Sedona available for the 2013 model year, we were excited. Kia refreshed the Sedona for 2011, so we thought an all-new Sedona might debut for 2014. And since Kia has done such a fantastic job updating all of the models in its lineup, why wouldn't we be excited? And then we got this, the 2014 Kia Sedona. Like the update in 2011, this model year's news focuses on a tweaked grille. It seems, then, that the Sedona's year away didn't do much of anything. Luckily, the Sedona is due for a major overhaul for 2015. The minivan should come out sometime in 2014, and, from what we've seen in spy photos, it will entail much more than a new front fascia.
There's really only one reason to buy a Kia Sedona: price. The 2014 Kia Sedona starts at $26,750, which is about as little as you'll pay to get into a new minivan these days. Both trim levels, LX and EX, are powered by V-6 engines tied to six-speed automatic transmissions. The current 3.5-liter V-6 replaced a less powerful but bigger V-6 in 2011. The 269-hp engine has no trouble moving the 4450-pound van. The 2014 Kia Sedona is well equipped and has most of the basic features we've come to expect in a big people mover. The base LX trim level gets roof rails, rear parking sensors, Bluetooth, and cruise control. The top-trim EX adds heated front seats, a rearview camera, automatic climate control, a power liftgate, seventeen-inch aluminum wheels, leather-trimmed seats, and two power sliding doors. The EX can also be optioned with a power sunroof, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and navigation. That's not to say that the Sedona gets every dream-minivan feature you can think of. The requisite rear-seat DVD player isn't even available.
That's not the only place the Sedona falls short of its competition. It doesn't match up to its rivals in terms of ride, handling, or refinement. This minivan is aging, and no amount of new lipstick can help that. The next Sedona, slated for the 2015 model year, can't come soon enough. Kia is now proficient at taking bottom-feeder vehicles and transforming them into enviable automobiles, and we look forward to seeing what the automaker can do.
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