blondie1007

Group policy....

Has anybody gotten approval with United Healthcare that did NOT have the bariatric rider to their policy?

Have you had any problems with your lapband? I ask because my band was eroded and I was not able to have the VSG because my stomach needed time to heal.

I havent been reading all your post so I am a little out of the loop but.....are you saying that you are employed and insurance is offered thru a group plan but since you were a self pay barriatric patient UHC wont insure you now even under the group plan???

Has anybody on an individual insurance plan gotten approval for the VSG? If so, what company?

Has anybody on an individual insurance plan gotten approval for the VSG? If so, what company?

Has anybody on an individual insurance plan gotten approval for the VSG? If so, what insurance company?

Great. How long did it take you to get approved?

Anybody on a individual insurance plan that has gotten approval for the VSG? If so, what insurance company?

Has anybody gotten approved by COBRA for the VSG?

Has anybody had the lapband removed because it was a medical necessity (erosion) and United Healthcare paid?

I think he misread my statement. I was asking if this has happened to anyone.

Why were you denied the first time ?

Oh okay, GREAT! Thanks for the help and info.

I am working on it. Thanks for the help.

Do you think they paid because you were a state employee? Did they deny you at first?

Did you ever switch insurance companies to be able to have the surgery? If so, were pre-existing conditions covered?

Anybody whose insuance paid for gastric sleeve, even though they didnt have the bariatric/weight clause in their policy?

Anybody whose insuance paid for gastric sleeve, even though they didnt have the bariatric/weight clause in their policy?

I have insurance through my employer as well. I have the Choice Plus HMO. Do you know if this particular plan covers Bariatric Surgery, or if each employer can add or take away certain coverages from this plan?

Oh my! You had a wazoo of things done at once, and it all turned out fine. Where were your adhesions removed from? Did your doctor say what caused the hernia?

Wow! That is great. I hope mine goes as smoothly.

Well my paperwork hasnt even been submitted yet. It should be sent in next week. What was your BMI (if you dont mind my asking)?

Did you have a low BMI? What was the reason behind the 6 month supervised diet?

Has anyone had any problems getting the gastric sleeve approved with United Health Care?