United Healthcare ( backed my medicaid) and Prior Authorization

I have the same insurance Rachel. I was just wondering what the requirements were that you had to do before approval? 

My doctor had to refer me to a bariatric program and I then had to do all of their requirements. I started going in July and December 17th I had my surgery. 

Did you have to have any comorbidities? 

pcos

Thank you for answering my questions. The insurance company doesn't seem to tell me anything. Did you have to do a supervised 6 month diet? 

Well the program I went through took about 6 months but the insurance didn't require me to do it! Any other questions feel free to ask. good luck!!

What exactly was the prior authorization? 

Sometimes you have to get approved from your healthcare provider for certain medications and certain surgeries. That is where prior authorization comes in. If you don't get this authorization you will not get the medication or surgery. 

Okay, so. Insurance told me that I didn't need a referral from my primary care doctor and that I could go straight through a surgeon. Problem is, I have to fill out an application before bariatrics even sees me. So, would I make the surgeon do the authorization? 

Yea your pcp won't put in for the auth. The surgeons office will.