It is amazing how many times I have contacted United Healthcare just to find out exactly what I need to submit for a pre certification. I mean I have contacted them at least 10 * and finally today I got the answers I needed it's like heaven gates open for me. Thankfully all that is needed is a high BMI I have wonderful health insurance. Why in the H E double hockey sticks did it take so long for them to tell me that 1 simple sentence. I wasn't asking for them to perform the surgery I was asking a simple question and even then it took an hour and 5 different people before I finally got the answers that I was looking for. Thank God all that I have left to do is visit the nutritionist and they will submit. Please pray that the approval arrive promptly and I can get my surgery scheduled

Hello, I also have United Health Care Choice Plus PPO as my insurance. My doctor just submitted a request for VSG. I have a BMI of 39.5 but last five years my BMI was lower. Do you know if UHC just looks at current BMI?

Hello' date=' I also have United Health Care Choice Plus PPO as my insurance. My doctor just submitted a request for VSG. I have a BMI of 39.5 but last five years my BMI was lower. Do you know if UHC just looks at current BMI?[/quote']

All depends on your criteria under your summary plan description.