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I have aetna and I went to my first surgeon office visit today. I have been to the dr for the past 2 years with high blood pressure and unsuccessful diet. My husband said I snore like a dragon but I am not sure if I have sleep apnea. The surgeon just put me on a High blood pressure RX today. My BMI is 37. I have been to DR a lot about my weight but I am not sure if it's been the required 4 months in a row I am nervous about getting approved... This is the part that worries me:

BMI greater than 35 in conjunction with any of the following severe comorbidities:

  1. Medically refractory hypertension (blood pressure greater than 140 mm Hg systolic and/or 90 mm Hg diastolic despite concurrent use of 3 anti-hypertensive agents of different classes); or

Can anyone share their experience with aetna... please and thank you :)

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As with any insurance company, but particularly with Aetna, please make sure you get everything in writing. Don't be afraid to call their customer service line and have them spell out, in clear terms, what PRECISELY is required. I had my initial surgery with Anthem and had zero issues. My company has since switched to Aetna and I have had nothing but problems with them. My best advise is to get EVERYTHING in writing

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