I'm going for my consult with Dr. Spivak next month and I was just curious to see if anyone has UHC and if they covered the procedure. The lady at Dr. Spivak's office did tell me that UHC is one of the insurance companies that will pay for the procedure, if conditions are met. I'm trying to think positive, because if they don't pay for the procedure, I will more than likely not have it done, and least not now, I'll have to wait til my teenagers are more "dependent, financially".

I know United Health Care covers the band here in California..my girlfreind just had surgery here in So Cal 3 weeks ago and was approved quickly..good luck to you , I hope the same for you.

UHC covered my banding surgery as well. In Texas..

covered mine too in Wisconsin

Covered me too in Washington, D.C.

Well I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

Actually it isnt there fault entirely, my mom's business chose to exclude obesity as a treatable "condition", but I am fighting it like no tomorrow with examples of laws and practices within TX and the U.S. and am praying that I get accepted this time, I was denied the first go round in April and have just finally given up on the promise that my orthopedic surgeon made to write me a letter. So, good luck to you, and watch those policy exclusions, they are really sneaky, and close to illegal.

HI,

UHC paid for my suergery and approved me within 2 weeks. Dr Spivak was my doctor. He's a good doctor. If you have any other quetions don't hesitate to contact me. Good Luck!

Uhc Covered Me 100% With Dr. Spivak. All You Have To Do Is Meet The Criteria Which Having A Bmi Of At Least 41 I Think, Maybe It Is 40. Mine Was 43 So No Problem There Plus I Have High Blood Pressure So That Helped To! Good Luck!

Well my BMI is 42, and I have sleep apnea, hyperextension, TMJ, Depression, and CFS, and they denied me, so good luck

I have UHC too and covered me---outside of Dallas,Tx--went to Dr. McCarty at Baylor Weight Loss.

UHC covered mine 100% but every insurance company has to go by the guidelines the EMPLOYER sets up for their individual coverage. Every Employer chooses what they want to havecovered and the insurance company administers the policy according to those guidelines.

good luck, I hope they cover it for you, This has been the best thing I ever did for myself!!!

I too have UHC, approved in 2 weeks, covered 100%, BMI 38 with sleep apnea. It all depends on which policy you have. I used Dr Bryce in Rowlett.

Did not cover my surgery. Not only that, but they were rude about it.

UHC denied me after saying my coverage included weight loss surgery. They said I didn't have enough co-morbidity. I guess you have to be half dead.

Covered mine in Kansas and is paying for the first 2 month of fills. Then I pay $15.00. We have the PPO policy....it actually paid 100% to date!