I have UHC Choice plus and was told I ONLY needed to have my insurance for two years which was March 1st 2016. My bariatric DR required me to have the sleep study, psych evaluation, labs, stress test and pulmonary function test. I have completed all the appointments. How long did it take for UHC to approve your surgery if you DID not need 6month supervised diet?

Did you go through the UHC Bariatric Program? I did not need the 6 months and it took 14 days from when all the paperwork was submitted by my doctor. The UHC case manager said they have to return a decision within 14 days.

I did not have to wait 2 years to start the process but I did have to do a sixth month weight loss with my PCP, Psych Eval, OBGYN, labs and meet with the nutritionist of the bariatric program and surgeon at least once. After I completed all the requirements they preauthorized me for the surgery and then it was authorized once they submitted paperwork. Call UHC they are really helpful and will tell you the requirements and your deductible/co-payment.

I have already submitted my documents to the insurance and I should have my answer by this Thursday. I call every weekday to make sure. I also have UHC Choice Plus. Here is what I had to do:

6 Month Doctor assisted weight loss program

Blood work

Chest X-ray

Psychological Evaluation

Nutritional Evaluation

Meeting with surgeon

Center of Excellence-surgery center

I have already submitted my documents to the insurance and I should have my answer by this Thursday. I call every weekday to make sure. I also have UHC Choice Plus. Here is what I had to do:

6 Month Doctor assisted weight loss program

Blood work

Chest X-ray

Psychological Evaluation

Nutritional Evaluation

Meeting with surgeon

Center of Excellence-surgery center

It actually only took 24hours. The surgeons office made a mistake on paperwork but once they submitted it on the 03/10 I had an approval by 03/11 at noon. My date is 04/11. My fingers are crossed that you'll get a FAST approval too!

I hope so too! Let it be quick

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I was approved yesterday!!!! The surgeons office called today for my next appointment which is on April 12th and I will get my surgery day then. I was told I would only have a 3-7 day pre op so I could be having surgery the following Monday!

Good Luck EVERYONE!!!!

Yeah @@BurNingBriDget!!! Congratulations! So is this your last app of the 6 months or what?

Yeah @@BurNingBriDget!!! Congratulations! So is this your last app of the 6 months or what?

Hey @@betterme38 this is my pre op appt to sign all of the paper work and get admitted into the hospital and pay the fees up front for the surgery.

@@BurNingBriDget thats AWESOME! I can't wait to be there, keep us informed and congratulations again!!! ????????????

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Surgery date is scheduled for April 25th!!!!

Yeah!! Congratulations @@BurNingBriDget!

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Thanks!!!! @@betterme38

How is your pre op and process going? Hey you can find me on facebook Bridget North Stegall

I still have 1 visit the 25th of May then for approval n I don't have fb, too much drama @@BurNingBriDget

☆Jeni☆

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