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does anyone have uhc community plan that had or is having the sleeve procedure? wanna know your experience

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Sorry to disappoint you, but, UHC community plan does not cover WLS according to my book. Good luck to you.

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UHC didn't cover my sleeve. WLS is excluded from their plans.

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I have UHC and am covered. Coverage of WLS is usually specific to your employer.

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I too have UHC Community Plan and wondering the same as well. The rep wasn't much help when I called to inquire about wls. If you find out, please share. Thanks and best of luck!

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Everyone's coverage depends on whether the employer decided they would pay for WLS or not. You have to call UHC and find out if it is a covered benefit for you or not. If not change insurance and pay for a plan that covers it. Or go self pay. If it is excluded these will be your only options.

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It is a covered benefit, just wasn't too sure on all the requirements.

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Uhc community plan told me you need to get a referral from your primary doctor first which I'm doing tomorrow then go from there

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Uhc community is covering mine it just has to be a center of excellence

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I have uhc community plan and it is a covered benefit, I am required to do a 12 month supervised diet and other pre-op testing before being submitted to insurance. I have gotten better info talking to the surgeons office as opposed to calling UHC.

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