When does CIGNA HealthCare require new mothers to leave the hospital?
The time a mother and baby spend in the hospital after delivery is a medical decision. Consistent with federal law, CIGNA HealthCare has adopted a national maternity policy, which includes coverage for 48 hours of hospitalization following a normal vaginal delivery and 96 hours following an uncomplicated cesarean section. Shorter or longer lengths-of-stay may be approved at the request of the attending physician.
