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Do I have a chance?

I am 25 years old and have a BMI of 38. I have high blood pressure and I'm prediabetic. I have had trouble with my weight my whole life. I have insurance with United Health Care. Do I have a chance at getting approved?

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ate676s

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I am 25 years old and have a BMI of 38. I have high blood pressure and I'm prediabetic. I have had trouble with my weight my whole life. I have insurance with United Health Care. Do I have a chance at getting approved?

JeweI

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It actually depends on if the company you work for has choosen to offer this to it's employees. I have uhc through my husbands job but his company is so small they opted out of this coverage. If by chance your company does offer it I believe you have a good chance. You may be able to get more info at myuhc.com. I am 28, my BMI was 43, and I have PCOS and was prediabetic. I qualified through my medicare. Some insurance companies require a 6 month doctor supervised diet before they will approve. Pick a surgeon and talk to his staff about it. Good luck.

ate676s

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Thanks, there is just so much to ask. I have been writing things down for the doctor and I'm going to a seminar next week.

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