Approved!

Hello, All - I just learned that my RNY surgery was approved by UnitedHealthcare! It was sort of by accident...I called to make sure my faxed consent to surgery form had been received, and when the PA checked my file she saw that "this is a covered benefit" has been entered into my records. The PA said the preceptor is out today, but she'll check with her when she gets in later this week. When I asked if I need to check in to make sure, she said "if you want to you can call early next week to check, but I believe this means you're all set." YIKES! Now I'm really scared, but excited too. Guess I'll start to get together my will, health care proxy, etc. I do intend to come through this well, but feel obligated to make sure everything's in place. Did I say YIKES yet? Mary Mc

Well, CONGRATULATIONS, Mary Mc!!! You're on the way to the losing team stadium...best of luck to you and thoughts and prayers for a successful and uneventful surgery and speedy recovery. I felt the same way about covering al the bases and making sure everything was in place...thank god, didn't need any...but did get them done! Best of luck to ya!! Dolly

Mary, Oh wow, your on your way!!! It's so exciting to finally hear the words, "your approved." Good luck and best wishes. Janean

Thanks very much, Janean! How are you doing these days? Mary

Hi Mary, I'm doing great thanks!!! I feel really good, looking better, and able to eat a few more things....so I definately cant complain. Janean

Mary, YEAH that is awesome hun..... CONGRATS! Now the real fun begins.... Best of luck hun Debra P 285/235/125??

Hi Mary I have United Heathcare and I was Approved in 3 days. My Surgeons office said they are the best when it comes to Approving this Surgery. Well Good Luck to you. Im Scheduled for Sept 7.

Hi Louis - did they upfront use the term "approve" with you? They've told me it's a covered benefit, etc., but did include a "payment is not guaranteed" statement that's made me waaaay nervous. I posted the text to the main board last night, and many folks let me know their letters were worded the same way and they were completely covered, excluding their co-pays. I'm running it by my benefits manager today to see what she says...not that I'm a compulsive personality or anything LOL. Thanks for your response! Mary