UNited Healthcare

February 7, 2005

thanks i am new to this. i went to the seminar and there they said that when you come to your first appt to bring approval from your insurance that it could be covered. i was really dissappointed and i am considering taking out a loan or finding a doctor that finances(is there such a thing). but reading all the post last nite about uhc gave me hope.

CaramelDiva1922 · February 10, 2005

I GOT MY APPROVAL LETTER TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!

I thought that it would take until like March, and lucky me, my letter was in the mail today. I haven't contacted Dr.'s office yet, ofter office hours when I got the letter or otherwise I would have. I am very excited

TrishS · February 10, 2005

WOOHOO!!!! Congrats!! You are one step closer!!!!!

February 13, 2005

Hi all,

I was was referred to use the Molding Clinic for my lapband, by a relative who recently had her lapband surgery done there. Does anyone know, if they accept insurance?

Thanks,

New Hope · February 13, 2005

Yeah, Carmel!!!

Dbrandy, have you tried to contact the Molding Clinic direct? That would be your best source of information.

February 13, 2005

Carmel,

I have not contacted them yet. I wasn't sure if they were in on the weekends. I didnt' know if someone who has been there would know. Thanks

February 13, 2005

It may vary by area; however, it took UHC six weeks before I finally received approval for Lap Band. Then it took three months to schedule the surgery in southern CA. I went in for my first consultantion in late September, and finally had surgery on January 31. After two weeks, I've lost 20 lbs!

New Hope · February 13, 2005

Yeah, Grandma! Keep up the good work!

February 14, 2005

Hello,

I have UHC. I have not contacted the doctor about the surgery, but done a significant amount of research and seriously thinking about proceeding with the surgery. Do you know if I would have to have a medical condition to have this preformed? I am 5'7 247 lbs.

New Hope · February 14, 2005

dbrandy, please check with your benefits coordinator at your job. He/she should be able to give you accurate information of what your UHC does and doesn't cover. Different companies have different health insurance policies with or without restrictions on weight loss surgery. Some only allow specific types of WLS. Your BMI is 37. Best of luck to you!