Filing a Grievance
Learn when and how to file a complaint.
What is a grievance?
A grievance or complaint is any dispute expressing dissatisfaction with any aspect of the plan’s operations or its activities. Grievances can be received by customer service representatives online, by mail, fax, email, or telephone.
If our plan does not agree with some or all of your complaint, or if our plan doesn’t take responsibility for the problem you are complaining about, we will let you know. Our response will include our reason for this answer. Our plan must respond whether we agree with your complaint or not.
To obtain the aggregate number of Cigna HealthcareSM Medicare grievances, appeals, and exceptions, or the financial condition of Cigna Healthcare Medicare, please
You or your appointed legal representative may file a grievance. You can name a relative, friend, attorney, doctor, or someone else to act for you. Others may already be authorized under state law to act for you. In order to appoint a legal representative, the proper documentation must be submitted to Cigna Healthcare Medicare. Examples of appropriate representation documents may include, but are not limited to, a durable power of attorney, a health care proxy, an appointment of guardianship, or other legally recognized forms of appointment. You may also download and complete the appointment of representative form below.
It is best to file a grievance as soon as you experience a problem you want to complain about. You must file your grievance no later than 60 days after the event or incident that precipitates the grievance. Most grievances are resolved within 30 days. If we need more information and the delay is in your best interest, or if you ask for more time, we can take up to 14 more days (44 days total) to respond to your grievance. Upon completion of our review, we will notify you by phone or in writing.
If you would like our plan to use our Expedited/Fast Grievance Process because we denied your request for a "fast coverage decision" or a "fast appeal," or we extended a coverage decision or appeal about your Medicare Part C medical care, you must contact
You have the right to file a complaint:
If you have a complaint, you can send your feedback straight to Medicare using the
For Medicare Advantage plans – except Arizona
Mail:
Cigna Healthcare Medicare
Attention: Member Grievances
PO Box 2888
Houston, TX 77252
Email:
Phone:
8:00 am - 8:00 pm, 7 days a week.
(Hours apply Monday - Friday, April 1 - September 30.
A voicemail system is available on weekends and holidays).
Fax:
For Medicare Advantage plans in Arizona
Mail:
Cigna Healthcare Medicare
Attention: Grievance Administration Division
PO Box 188080
Chattanooga, TN 37422
Email:
Phone:
8:00 am - 8:00 pm Mountain time, 7 days a week.
(Hours apply Monday - Friday, April 1 - September 30.
A voicemail system is available on weekends and holidays).
Fax:
For Medicare Part D standalone plans
Mail:
Cigna Healthcare Medicare
Attention: Grievance Department
PO Box 269005
Weston, FL 33326-9927
Phone:
8:00 am - 8:00 pm, 7 days a week.
(Our automated phone system may answer your call during weekends from April 1 - September 30).
Fax:
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The benefits of this policy will not duplicate any benefits paid by Medicare. The combined benefits of this policy and the benefits paid by Medicare may not exceed one-hundred percent (100%) of the Medicare Eligible Expenses incurred. This policy will not pay benefits for the following:
(1) the Medicare Part B Deductible;
(2) any expense which You are not legally obligated to pay; or services for which no charge is normally made in the absence of insurance;
(3) any services that are not medically necessary as determined by Medicare;
(4) any portion of any expense for which payment is made by Medicare or other government programs (except Medicaid); or for which payment would have been made by Medicare if You were enrolled in Parts A and B of Medicare;
(5) any type of expense not a Medicare Eligible Expense except as provided previously in this policy;
(6) any deductible, Coinsurance or Co-payment not covered by Medicare, unless such coverage is listed as a benefit in this policy; or
(7) Preexisting Conditions: We will not pay for any expenses incurred for care or treatment of a Preexisting Condition for the first six (6) months from the effective date of coverage. This exclusion does not apply if You applied for and were issued this policy under guaranteed issue status; if on the date of application for this policy You had at least six (6) months of prior Creditable Coverage; or, if this policy is replacing another Medicare Supplement policy and a six (6) month waiting period has already been satisfied. Evidence of prior coverage or replacement must have been disclosed on the application for this policy. If You had less than six (6) months prior Creditable Coverage, the Preexisting Conditions limitation will be reduced by the aggregate amount of Creditable Coverage. If this policy is replacing another Medicare Supplement policy, credit will be given for any portion of the waiting period that has been satisfied.