Just wonder if anyone out there had UHC Choice Plus and had to go through the approval process. I have a BMI of 35 and 2-3 co-morbidities. What did they require from you for approval? I know all people are different but I'm sure for the most part UHC's guidelines should be the same. I want to be prepared for my first visit.

I have UHC choice plus. I was told that MOST UHC plans require a 6 month supervised diet before approval. My insurance is through my husband's work. My husband's work doesn't put strict criteria on weight loss surgery. My BMI was 37 and I had sleep apnea and high blood pressure. I was approved within one week of my papers being submitted. I did have to do a dietician eval and psych eval first though.

thanks so much, I thought so, but thought I'd ask, I have been under 2 doctors with 6 months supervised weight loss programs in the last 12 months so hoping I should get through ok! Congrats on the weight loss!

I also have the UHC choice plus. The insurance agents did tell me that my company has among the most lenient they have ever seen. It did go very well because I had the BMI greater than 35 and comorbidities. Good luck with having yours done quickly.

Just wonder if anyone out there had UHC Choice Plus and had to go through the approval process. I have a BMI of 35 and 2-3 co-morbidities. What did they require from you for approval? I know all people are different but I'm sure for the most part UHC's guidelines should be the same. I want to be prepared for my first visit.

Hi Kat,

Post this on the pre op thread too - you might get more responses. Best wishes!