Who do you work for? (cross post)

OK... So I have yet another road block on my journey to RNY. I was nearly there. Two more months of weight ins after a year of jumping throug hoops and my surgery date was set for February.Then it happens. Two days before Christmas I get laid off from my company (contracted by one of the big three). I am in shock (okay not really). Most people here in Michigan are on guard. Ooh so close! Now I am in desperate need of not only a job but one that will cover my surgery. The economy is horrible and any job for those of us here is better than none but I would be so sick to get so close and not be able to get this surgery. What company covered your surgery? Thanks so much.

Stefanie,

I am sorry to hear about what your going through.  I went through this scenerio last year.  I was approved for my surgery and had my date all set.  I found out I was going to be laid off from my job and I thought that I was going to have to cancel the surgery date.  Although I was lucky enough to find a job right away, I was concerned about going through the approval precess again.  The other thing was that the insurance for my new employer was notoroius for not approving the surgery.  I did use the COBRA offered from my former employer and went through with the surgery and it all worked out in th eend.  I just thought it might be something to consider.

Best of luck on your job search and pending surgery.

Rob

WOW Rob!!! Look at you!!!!!  Great job!!!  Still waiting on the motorcycle ride....lol

Shannon

I agree with Robert above -- COBRA.  If you already know you will be covered, why risk it?  Also, I understand Starbucks offers even part-time employees insurance that covers WLS.  I don't know the specifics, but there has been a lot of talk about it on the DS forum, as this insurance covers this often excluded surgery type with no questions.

I third the suggestion of COBRA. If you are already approved for the surgery, this would be your best bet.

I am not sure if you have family coverage or just single coverage, but if you have family coverage, you can elect the COBRA for just yourself.

I 4th it, if Cobra is offered it is the only option you have.  If you pick up any other ins (unless you go from a group to a group policy) you may have a pre existing condition, plus the other ins may not cover wls, be very careful and ask allot of questions. 

Also, just as a warning BC of MI's individual policies do not cover any wls.

Good luck,

Edie