I found out today that I was denied by UHC! One of the requirements is to have 5 years of medical records showing your weight. I didn't have to go to the doctor in 2009. I had records from 2007 - 2012 but they wont accept the current year. So I got a copy of 2006. I didn't realize that my weight was that much lower that it caused my BMI to drop to 34.5. So now I have to wait until the calendar rolls over to 2013 to reapply. This way it will show from 2007 to 2012 and they will use 2012 since it won't be the current year! Ugh!! Disappointed! . But, I'll try again then!

I found out today that I was denied by UHC! One of the requirements is to have 5 years of medical records showing your weight. I didn't have to go to the doctor in 2009. I had records from 2007 - 2012 but they wont accept the current year. So I got a copy of 2006. I didn't realize that my weight was that much lower that it caused my BMI to drop to 34.5. So now I have to wait until the calendar rolls over to 2013 to reapply. This way it will show from 2007 to 2012 and they will use 2012 since it won't be the current year! Ugh!! Disappointed! . But, I'll try again then!

Sorry to hear that. I had BCBS a year ago and the plan my employer had didn't pay for bariatric surgery. I was flat out denied. I waited an entire year, then got with a different insurance that actually covered it and now I'm about 3 months out from the procedure. This may be a minor set back for you, but continue to push forward. Don't let anyone or anything stop you. Good luck!

Sorry to hear of this. I know it has to hurt! Hang in there though. You will get your day. I'd start January 2, 2013!

I found out today that I was denied by UHC! One of the requirements is to have 5 years of medical records showing your weight. I didn't have to go to the doctor in 2009. I had records from 2007 - 2012 but they wont accept the current year. So I got a copy of 2006. I didn't realize that my weight was that much lower that it caused my BMI to drop to 34.5. So now I have to wait until the calendar rolls over to 2013 to reapply. This way it will show from 2007 to 2012 and they will use 2012 since it won't be the current year! Ugh!! Disappointed! . But, I'll try again then!

So, it's now 2013 and after being denied in July, I am trying again! I talked to the insurance coordinator today. She said that she would call my insurance by Friday to resubmit and see what else needs to be done. Fingers crossed this time that things go smoothly and they approve!

I hope it works out this time.