New Info for GA State Health Benefits??

izzy2008
on 1/2/09 2:26 am

HELLO GEORIA FORUM FRIENDS. GFF'S
HAVE ANYONE GOT ANY NEW INFO ON THE GA STATE HEALTH BENEFITS FROM YOUR INSURCANCE COMPANY. IF YOU HAVE PLEASE SHARE!! ANY INFORMATION WILL BE HELPFUL.

I CALLED TODAY AND UHC STATED THAT I WILL HAVE TO SPEAK WITH A BARIATRIC NURSE AND THEN THEY SETUP A CALLBACK.... SO I DO NOT HAVE ANY REAL INFO LIKE I ORGINALY THOUGHT I WOULD HAVE.....

THANKS IN ADVANCE

Wanna know about my type of surgery? Visit www.dsfacts.com

IZZY
HW/338 SW/321 CW/205 GW/185 (20 lbs from my goal!!! YaY!!)

Ginger L.
on 1/2/09 2:40 am - Woodstock, GA

RNY on 08/13/08

Good luck and Ihope you findout great news soon!!

Hugs!!

G

Amy Williams
on 1/2/09 5:51 am

RNY on 05/27/04

Ginger,

Please email me [email protected] I got your private message, but I cannot reply to you through the messaging system.

I've lost over 400 pounds!
I love helping others, if you have a question just ask!

Click on a link to read more about my journey:
My website   My reconstructive photos

talksoupslp
on 1/2/09 6:12 am

RNY on 05/06/09

That whole bariatric nurse thing is the "Optimum Health" caveat for UHC with the SHBP. That nurse will be your case manager. She/he will guide you through the process.

-TS

Highest Weight/Surgery Weight/Current Weight/Goal
426.4/356/216.8/165?

curiouscat7
on 1/2/09 11:25 pm

RNY on 03/27/09

I got the same thing thru my UHC...non state employee.... it takes 5 biz days for someone to call back....

I called on friday but i'm still going on the 6th for a consult w/ dr. macik

cc

daphironi
on 1/3/09 3:02 am - covington, GA

RNY on 12/05/11

my only question concerns the HRA. after they use the funds provided in the HRA, will they us PPO after, or will we have to pay the rest out of pocket?

talksoupslp
on 1/3/09 4:25 am

RNY on 05/06/09

After the funds in your HRA account are used, you will be responsible out-of-pocket until you reach the maximum (which for the life of me I don't remember the figure right now).

Highest Weight/Surgery Weight/Current Weight/Goal
426.4/356/216.8/165?

daphironi
on 1/3/09 6:29 am - covington, GA

RNY on 12/05/11

thank you! OOP for my policy is $2000 ( probably the same as most people). I've never had surgery, so trying to deceipher this policy is a little difficult. Thanks for your help.

LaShelle2
on 1/3/09 10:47 am - STOCKBRIDGE, GA

DS on 07/28/09

I have the Cigna HRA and the out of pocket max is $2000 for me too. You can go online to pull up your benefits.

               **** I AM AN OH SUPPORT GROUP LEADER ****
WHY I CHOSE DS: No dumping. Highest percentage of weight loss, Best long term results, Won't regain weight! Eat normal sized meals, 96% diabeties, 90% high blood pressure, 80% sleep apnea cured.                                    I  MY DS!
My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four unless there were three other people.    ~Orson Wells

LaShelle2
on 1/3/09 10:46 am - STOCKBRIDGE, GA

DS on 07/28/09

I don't have any new info, sorry. It would be nice to have your own personal nurse to guide you through. Maybe she will be helpful in keeping you on track with making sure you comply with all the pre-op requirements. I got my flex spending account card finally. I am having them take $100 pre-tax out of my cks to cover the out of pocket expenses. The Cigna rep suggested I do this.

I guess since we're all new to this, there's nothing to do except wait and see how everyone's experience goes.

Have you started your pre-op diet Izzy? Did you decide on a surgeon?

               **** I AM AN OH SUPPORT GROUP LEADER ****
WHY I CHOSE DS: No dumping. Highest percentage of weight loss, Best long term results, Won't regain weight! Eat normal sized meals, 96% diabeties, 90% high blood pressure, 80% sleep apnea cured.                                    I  MY DS!
My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four unless there were three other people.    ~Orson Wells

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