Finance through The Wish Center

Hello Does anyone on here know what the requirements for to get finance through the wish center? My husband UHC Ins have a Dam exclusion and i'm going to need some kind of help to get the surgery through loans hopefully. We originally had Aetna Ins with no exclusion, and then his company decided to switch insurance in Dec 1, while i was in the process of seeing the surgeon. I'm so upset cause i wasted 6 months during a supervised diet with the nutritionist, which i payed $150.00, and seeing the Psychologist for $380.00... Amber

I have no clue but my prayers are with you. I hope everything works out for you. Donna M.

I don't know about the wish center, but it seems like Aetna would have to still pay for the surgery since you already started the process or UHC should have to cover it because of the process. You might want to contact an insurance lawyer and ask about the rules and regulations. I wish you success!

I dont know about Wish Center criteria, but some surgeons will take test results as long as they arent more than 6 months old. Good luck! Amy

I agreee w/ Tianna you should consult a lawyer. There is a lawyer in NY that post on these boards also he is a WLS patient also. I have looked at his website. It seems like he would consult w/ you for free & if you decide to retain him it would be $250-400. something like that. You really should check him out it could save you from financing a fortune. I believe since you were already in the process Aetna might have some liability. Good luck, Carolyn

I looked into it as I am a Wish Center patient.. I decided to get a home equity loan because I am a full time pre-med student and didn't qualify for the employed part, but here is a copy of the email I received from the wish center's finance person: Anyone can apply for financing. Please review the criteria below. Thank you so much for your email and your interest in The Weight Intervention and Surgical Healthcare (WISH) Center, There are several basic requirements that must be met to be considered for financing: You must be employed You must have a minimum monthly income of at least $2,000 You must be current with your financial obligations You must have a reasonable debt to income ratio If you have further questions about financing the surgery, please contact me at one of the numbers listed below. Sincerely, Patricia M. Ziska Program Specialist WISH CENTER 8313 W. Hillsborough Ave Tampa, Fl 33615 Phone: (813) 890-9474 x102 Fax: (813) 890-9476 [email protected] all of her info is listed here too if you need to contact and ask questions yourself. Good luck!!! -Phoenix