Insurance United HealthCare UHC - Approval Process at 35 BMI

[DrmBig4Evr 152]

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.

[spoiltmom 44]

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.

[DrmBig4Evr 152]

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!

[WEESIE 5]

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.

[CheckYes 46]

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!