hello everyone at this point im a bit nervous i have united healthcare & i dont think my "co morbitaties" are serious enough to get approved i have been obese most of my childhood & adulthood & im really counting on this to make a very serious commitment to lead a healthier life style i could never drop below 20lbs & i wanted to know what other financing options there are in case of a non approval my bmi is 37.9 and i have ild sleep apnea and high colest.

I think all of us that are trying to do the surgery with the help of insurance are worried that we won't be approved! Don't feel bad about thinking that! My last visit to my surgeon before submitting to the insurance is next week. Although I have several comorbidities, I still feel like my health may be 'too good' to be approved, but I'm praying that it works out. However, just in case, I decided to find a Plan B and for me that might mean crossing the border to MX for the surgery. It's definitely cheaper! And I can get in for surgery in August. At the beginning of this process, I would never have considered that, but the more I have read, the more it seems like a strong possibility. One of the finance options I have heard about is CareCredit.com. I hope this helps!

Which united healthcare plan? I have UHC community plan. What are the requirements? I'm nervous I'd be denied too

the requirements are minimal if you have a bmi over 40 you dont need to have any co morbitidies but for bmi over 35 you need to have sleep apnea or blood pressure or diabetes for them to consider coverage ive heard that they are pretty good about approving & very quick to approve keep in high hopes & faith whats your bmi ?

My BMI is 44 with maybe 1 or 2 co-morbitities. Does united healthcare require a 6 month supervised weigh in/diet? I'm new to all of these, but I have my first info. seminar to attend on Thursday...then I can make my initial consultation

I was interested in WLS and have UHC insurance but because my bmi is a little under 40 nor do I have co-morbidities just the usual high cholesterol I gave up on it. Was considering looking into Mexico now though.

I have uhc and am under 40. I've always lingered 38-39. Sadly, I was denied. I go for my sleep study next week. After I get the results I'm going to appeal. Good luck to you.

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No 6 months. Just 5 years over 40 bmi

sorry if you were denied. I was too. I have blue shield of california. I have a bmi of 38 & sleep apnea. do you know if our bmi reaches 40 can our surgeon office change it before they file the appeal?

I don't know but I would definitely ask him!! Good luck!