It took 9mnths for UHC to get back to the surgeon that vsg is not covered

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9 months that I will never get back, great. Now the surgeon's office is pushing the plumbing remodel surgery, damn, give me some time to absorb the blow to my little world people. Yes, UHC blames the surgeon, the surgeon blames UHC and I'm stuck in the middle... I DO NOT WANT the do-whatever switch-XYZ surgery. I really wasn't into getting the band, but oh well, here we go. I'm hoping that in a few(?) years UHC will pull their head out of their a$$ and accept this surgery. I'm a state employee and UHC goes by medicare standards. This bites A$$ to the highest level......

[lisajxoxo 11]

I don't understand much about how insurance companies work but I have UHC and it was covered under my plan. I just had to be over a certain BMI (which i was). Maybe the insurance is different for different employers?

Did you call and talk to them just to be sure? I'd hate for you to miss out on something you really want.

[gettingpissed 0]

Yea, I spoke with 2 corrdinaters and one superviser, as per my insurance plan its the switch or band... if all else fails I'll get the band and try for a self pay revision in a couple of years, but something has got to be done because of health issues.... Thanks for you concern, i appricate it..

[lisajxoxo 11]

I'm so sorry! i'm sure you will be successful no matter which route you go. Best of luck to you!