Hello everyone, very new to the board

Hello, my name is Andrea and I am new to this board.  My initial consultation is on Novemer 7, 2007.  I have been reading the Indiana board for about two weeks now, and I have pretty much read everything that I can find on this site.  I do have a question as most of you have said you needed any where from 6 months to I believe I seen 12 months documentation from your Dr. that you have or are on a weight loss plan, exactly what does your Dr. say?  I guess I am just nervous about being denied, and was wondering  what does the insurance company want to here.  If anyone can give me an idea of what your Dr said I would appreciate it.  I have been going to my family Dr for a long time, and he has  tried several different ways over the years to help me, so I am sure he has plenty of documentation but do they mean like the last 6 months.  I guess I should be calling my insurance and asking these questions but was hoping you could help out.  I do know that they require a 6 month documentation just not sure if it means current 6 months.    Andrea_M_Indiana

Hello...I can't answer your question, I just wanted to say  WELCOME! to the board! Beth

WHO IS YOUR INSURANCE WITH . I WORK AT BCBS AND IF IT IS WITH US I MIGHT BE ABLE TO HELP VICKI EMAIL IS     [email protected]

My insurance company is CIGNA I have a open access plan.  I do know I can only go to St. Vincents Carmel for my insurance to pay the max.  That is the only hospital on my plan otherwise it would be out of network. 

 welcome!

Welcome, I am fairly new here myself.  I think some of the information/documentation they will want is a history of 3 - 5 years with a BMI between 35 and 40.  (If BMI 35 then you will need to also have some comorbidities.)Also the "6 months" that is often referred to is 6 monthly visits with your doctor and/or nutritionist showing your weight (hopefully losing) to show that you are sincere about this journey.  Each insurance company has different requirements etc. so you should be able to call them and ask them what their requirements are. Again, welcome!

 Welcome to the OH Indiana board.  You will find a wealth of information here.  Does your insurance require the supervised diet?  Some dont, mine didnt.  I would check with your insurance and see what all you need to do to get them to pay.  Good luck and again welcome. Jenny