My BMI is 37 and I have hypertension- controlled with meds, sleep apnea and knee arthritis.

Today my insurance company United Healthcare told me that in order for me to qualify my hypertension must be UNABLE to be controlled with meds and my sleep apnea index must be at least 16. Mine is only 8. So does this mean I won't qualify unless I gain more weight and get my BMI up to 40?

I too have United Health Care and they did want my BMI to be at 40 but I know all plans are different.

My BMI is 37 and I have hypertension- controlled with meds, sleep apnea and knee arthritis.

Today my insurance company United Healthcare told me that in order for me to qualify my hypertension must be UNABLE to be controlled with meds and my sleep apnea index must be at least 16. Mine is only 8. So does this mean I won't qualify unless I gain more weight and get my BMI up to 40?

I think you need to go through a doctor's office and let them prepare your documents to get you approved. I had high blood pressure but was never on meds. My BMI was between 37-42 for more than ten years although the insurance only looked at the last five. Also, I had sleep apnea but never continued my study (they didn't consider it) and knee arthritis. Of course the BMI at the time I started my four month multidisplinary doctor study, my BMI qualified my alone because it was 40. You need the surgery as a preventive measure so that your co-morbidities won't worsen.

bottom line:The doctors's office knows how to get you approved. It sounds like you are a great candidate

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