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bigez1
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Hello I was wondering if anyone with UHC has ever gotten thru a policy exclusion for any weight lost surgery. I am sure I can show need, I am 6'4" and over 450 lbs, my BMI is over 54, I have borderline High Blood pressure, a family history of diabetis and heart problems., and an artificial hip. Tony
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i do have problems and family history. I am 6'4" and 450 lbs, i have an artificial hip and im borderling diabetic, high blood pressure, my BMI is over 54. I know I more than meet the qualifications. My concern is if it is even possible to get an excluded medical procedure covered. Has anyone actually done this. I have UHC and my policy says WLS are Excluded.
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Did your policy exclude any weight lose surgery, or did they just refuse you? My policy says its excluded.
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Shelby, Did your policy say that they might cover, or did your paperwork say that it Excluded any weight lost procedure? I have United Healthcare and my policy actually Excludes any surgery or drug for weight lost. Just wondering what I should do, pursue it or not. I am 6'4" and over 450 lbs. my BMI is over 54