CLARK COUNTY, NV

Hi everyone. I just found out that Clark County employees, who have HPN insurance, are not covered for WLS ! I am SO upset! I would love to get a group of us together to fight this. If anyone is interested in helping me please e-mail me at [email protected]. Please put "Clark County" in the subject line. If anyone can give me any tips or advice on how to get my employer(actually it's my husband's employer) to add WLS to their insurance plan PLEASE e-mail me. Thanks so much for your help! ~ Kassie in Las Vegas

Hi Kassie, I live in vegas too. but my insurance is a ppo. they approved me under certain guidlines, ask the insurance for their nurse or Dr. who makes these decisions. Ask them what requirements are needed, they all have health requirements. some are: a bmi index over 35-40 with one other health problem including: obstructive sleep apnea, 100 pounds over weight, lung, heart, or circulation problems, or followed a drs. diet for 1 year prior. any one of these usually is enough to get you covered. ask who does the deciding, and write them and call them, don't give up! good luck, let me know what happens. Dina Joos