I have Mail Handlers and I've been fighting with them since Jan. or Feb. I can't remember now it's been so long. I have my final appeal in with OPM. My Mail Handlers plan is federal so OPM is kind of like the State Insurance Boards for state insurance. Hopefully they will over turn Mail Handlers decision. If not I will just get a loan and self pay in Mexcio.

Cathy -

I too hope that your decision is overturned and that insurance will pay for it. I know you really are determined though -- so you will get it one way or the other!

Fight the good fight my dear friend!

Sherry M.

Cathy! My friend had an initial denial from Mail Handler's, but they reversed their non-coverage of the band in April. She had her band earlier this month.

I would suggest that you call them and check on things!

~Tonia

Cathy,

Please keep me posted as to your outcome. I work for the federal government and Mail Handlers is one of the companies available to us. Currently I have Anthem HMO but I'm not sure if they're going to cover lapband. I am in the early pre-band stage so it hasn't even been submitted yet. Our open season for insurance changes occurs during November, so I want to be able to change if I need to. Please keep me updated.

Thanks,

Sheila

Sheila,

Do you have the option of GEHA? I have had alot of trouble with Mail Handlers. I just got denied on my final appeal with OPM. I have found out that I can re-submit and start all over again. I have an appt. with a new doctor in Sept. and I'm going to try it again. Hopefully I can get an answer before open enrollment which is in Nov. for my husband also. If they deny it again we will look at our options of either hiring a lawyer or switching to GEHA. I talked to GEHA and they sound easier to get approvals. I don't know anything about your case though. I had specific reason for getting denied by Mail Handlers. I can't really go into them right now because I work at a college and we are in registration right now so I have to go. If you want to e-mail me your e-mail adderess we can talk more after registration. My e-mail address is falbc@lit.edu.