I have UHC PPO and all Ive read about on here is UHC CHOICE PLUS. Are they different? Is one more difficult to get approved? IM going to see the insurance specialist at Dr adam Smiths office on Monday and I hope I have some luck.

JUST BUMPING UP!!!! HELP:help::help::help::help:

Sara,

I have UHC too, and am having my surgery performed by Dr Adam Smith as well.

If anyone can get you approved, his office can. Nancy is the BEST!

I got my approval on Monday from UHC, and am scheduled for surgery on November 21 (the day before Thanksgiving). I think it took 2 to 3 weeks to get approved... not sure of the exact day it was submitted, but it was three weeks after my initial appointment with Dr Smith.

UHC is "supposed" to be one of the easiest insurances to get approved through (provided that your employer has included the WLS clause into their selected benefits).

The only difference between the HMO and PPO plans is the amount you would be responsible for (I think). At our company... we have both choices... Choice Plus and the PPO... both plans have the same benefit coverage... just different ways of paying for them. At least that is my understanding of them.

Good Luck!!!

If you need a local support friend...

just email me

Do you recall what the exact requirement were for UHC?

I saw that you guys are also using Dr. Smith in Fort Worth as well. He is awesome and his staff is wonderful....I am going to be having my surgery on Wednesday Oct. 24th. I am very excited....Would like to keep in touch with you guys to see how progress is going for each of us.