After hearing from my Dr's office that they have found Untied healthcare to be rather picky, with a rash of recent denials, they sent my paperwork over at 4:45pm on Feb 11th. This morning I receive a phone call telling me that my insurance has approved me! I am so excited!!!!!!

I, too, have United Healthcare. I'm so happy for you, I hope I get the same good news

Good Luck! I was told that the reason the others were denied was due in part to their BMI dropping below 35 at some point during that 5 year weight history.

I have united healthcare and I was approved within a week of them submitting.. Have all your requirements met and they aren't bad

Mine was 1 week as well....I just completed my pre-op testing today.

I have UHC through my mom's work... all gets sent to them on Monday... so nervous!

You guys are all lucky! Each insurance company has different plans for each employer to choose from. I work for UnitedHealth Group and have United insurance and my plan doesn't cover any bariatric services at all. Luckily, I also have a hiatal hernia. So the insurance will cover the actual surgery (after my horrible deductible) and I am having to pay myself for the band portion. I'm having it done with True Results and they are financing me.

Well I think the standard for anyone with any type of insurance before even starting the process of Bariatric surgery. Would be to call your insurance company and see what your coverage is if any and the requirements

I Have UHC Im a big fan of this ins company. Recently banded 2/27/2013. I called them before I ever went to any DR. and got my approval before I actually got the letter. I expected to have to do alot of "jumping thru hoops" but had no requirements. I never asked before (had this insurance for 2 yrs) because in the "general info" it looked like they didnt cover wls. Dur, I could have been banded a year ago..................

I have United Health, but the bariatric approvals are handle through Optum Health! (RR retirement insurance plan.) I went through the hoops (pysch. evaluation, dietitian visits, etc.) but was denied because they wanted a full six months of dietitian visits! My first meeting with the surgeon was in February, and I wasn't able to get into surgery until December.

You guys are all lucky! Each insurance company has different plans for each employer to choose from. I work for UnitedHealth Group and have United insurance and my plan doesn't cover any bariatric services at all. Luckily' date=' I also have a hiatal hernia. So the insurance will cover the actual surgery (after my horrible deductible) and I am having to pay myself for the band portion. I'm having it done with True Results and they are financing me.[/quote']

I have united approval for lapband came back Tuesday sub on Friday approved.. Now I'm just waiting for Tt to be approved took pics today will be sent over for approval I'm hoping it goes quick