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I think that UHC is different from mine. I didn't need the referral for my nutritionist. You may want to find a dr in your area and ccontact your UHC and get the criteria in writing. My nutritionist worked with my dr. It was a flat fee of 30 a visit and she met with a lot of people at once like a seminar.

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Yes mines is a HMO! Smh & then they couldn't figure out how many weeks I would have 2 take those nutrition classes. I'm not playing around with them, I will be big as 2 houses waiting around! I'm getting sleeved Oct 23rd! Please pray for me in advance! I'm ready! Lol

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I understand Ladypullings I will definitely keep you in my prayers.

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I saw my dr yesterday and started my 6 month dr supervised diet. This is required by my insurance. I have my bariatric seminar on 7/22. Does anyone know which weight insurance uses? Is it the first weigh in with PCP or first weight with Bariatric center?

I have UHC CP and was told they use the weigh in from the first visit with the center. I just had my 3rd appointment so I'm half way through.

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I have UHC CP and was told they use the weigh in from the first visit with the center. I just had my 3rd appointment so I'm half way through.

Thanks for your reply! I was told the same thing today. I excited to get the ball rolling!!!

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Yes mines is a ***! Smh & then they couldn't figure out how many weeks I would have 2 take those nutrition classes. I'm not playing around with them, I will be big as 2 houses waiting around! I'm getting sleeved Oct 23rd! Please pray for me in advance! I'm ready! Lol

Sending prayers your way! I know you must be excited.

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Congrats!!

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Thank you. And yes God is good! Prayers out for you guys.

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I am about to start the process I have United healthcare exclusive care from nestle, someone please share their success with exclusive care please..

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I have UHC and am just starting the process....called them to find out what if any requirements they had and was told that there was no waiting period and as long as it was deemed medically necessary it would b covered....I go for my initial seminar on Monday so I guess we shall see

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I am about to start the process I have United healthcare exclusive care from nestle, someone please share their success with exclusive care please..

It depends on which uhc plan you have. Mine requires a 6 month supervised waiting period.

Laynie

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Mine required 3 months of 2 visits a month of a supervised diet by PCP or nutritionist. Or 6 months one day a month visit supervised diet by PCP ot nutritionist. I had to also be at a BMI of 35 with 2 Co morbidity or be at an over BMI. I also had to see a phycologist. But like Layne stated "each insurance has different requirements" good luck on your journey.

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I have UHC Choice Plus. They have been great. The only requirements I had was to be over 18,bariatric center of excellence, and BMI of 40. No diet or psych evaluation. Of course once my paperwork was submitted I would call them two or three times a day to check on the status. I would call their clinical services department though. That's not the same as the number on the back of your card. This the department where the decisions are made. After 5 days I was allowed to put in request to have it moved to the front of the line. After I did that I was approved within hours, they were even nice to call me and tell me I was approved. My doctor's office called me about an hour later and scheduled my surgery.

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