Hey everyone!

I am scheduled to attend a seminar at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, OH on 1/22. I have UHC and I've been reading about other people's experiences in regard to that provider. I'm kind of nervous that I may be denied coverage for the surgery, or I may have to wait 6 months or longer. If there is anyone on this forum that had their surgery in Ohio, or has UHC, could you please give me some guidance?

Thank you!

Hello, I have UHC and I'm from the Columbus areas as well. I am going through

Barix Clinics and I am currently going through a 6 month supervised diet plan

with my physician before they will approve it. Otherwise, I was told I meet all

of the criteria..I am 30 years old, have a BMI of 40+ and also was just

diagnosed with high blood pressure 2 months ago. So,

all of that being said, my UHC nurse care coordinator has told me that I

shouldn't have any problem getting approved once I meet the 6 months, which I'm

half way there..My last appointment with my Dr for this is the end of April. I

am expecting to get approved easily as UHC advised me this is the last thing I

have to meet. It certainly depends on your employer and what they chose so you

just need to call UHC and ask them what the requirements are for bariatric

surgery. Good luck!!