Hi! I was just wondering if anyone has had UnitedHealthCare and NOT had to do a 6 month diet before getting surgery? I've been looking at previous posts here but it seems like everyone that has UHC has had to do the diet. My insurance is ending in 6 months so REALLY hoping I don't have to wait!

Jules

I have UHC and have to do 6 months, I believe someone said they didn't have to cause their Bmi was so high but I could have that all messed up too.

It all depends on your BMI, your dr and your insurance. My friend didn't have to do any of the pre reqs because her BMI was over 50, but under 55.

Thanks guys! I just found the requirements online that start Jan 2016. It says proof of either 6 month medically supervised diet OR logs from a structured weight loss program for 6 months. I wonder how strict they are on this, like if weight watchers online counts since you are actually recording your own weight?

I think it depends on what tier you are. My husband didn't have to do it and neither do I. My husband had surgery in November and mine is scheduled February 1st