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That is a new policy with Humana that ALL plans have to do the 6 month diet. Most of their plans have required it in the past, but as of 01-26-08 ALL of their plans now require it. My plan, through my husbands employer Brunswick, has not ever required it in the past. They said that there were about 30% of their plans that did not require the 6 month diet in the past. But they said that they felt as if it was unfair to require 70% to do the diet when the others didn't have to. Humana is making alot of changes this year. So be careful of what they tell you and what you get your hopes up about. Just since Jan 01, 08 they have made 3 changes to my plan, and I was told that they are changing alot right now on all of their plans. I wish you all of the luck!!!

Hey It is a new requirment that any plan Humana offers, you must complete the 6 month diet. No matter what company it is through. That started January 26, 08. But the good news is that Humana has a bariatric department, they are one of the few insurance companies that have this. The bad news is that everyone of the employees that anwser the phones are dumb a$$es. But if you dont feel that what they are saying is wright ask to speak to a supervisor. They are great. The number to that department is 866-486-5295. You have to have your member number for them to look at your policy, so you will want to have your card right with you when you call. Also all of there policies require that you use a Center of Excellance, as of Jan 01. But they will be able to tell you all of the doctors available in your area. I really hope this helps and you are able to get everything figured out. Please let me know what you find out from them.

Most insurance companies will pay, but they all have diffrent bennifits. Some pay more than others and others have some real stupid things that have to be done before surgery will be approved. I do have one piece of advice DO NOT go with Humana. That is who I haev and when we got Humana they had great benns, but they have changed my benns 3 times since Jan 1 08 and now they suck really bad. I am in the middle of getting everything done and all of a sudden I have to start a 6 month sup diet by my doctor. So I was going to have my surgery done like next month and now I am going to have to wait till Aug or Sept. Anyway it is BS so for your own sake dont go with them.