Aetna

I was just wondering if anyone here that has either already had surgery or is approved has Aetna.  I was told by Dr. McDowell's office that the RNY is covered and that I had a choice between doing a 6 month program with my PCP or a 3 month program with the Metabolic Surgery Center.  Of course I chose the 3 month program, but I'm just wondering if anyone else has been approved this way.

I'm in my 3rd month now, and I want to make sure that I have everything together so that I can have everything submitted by the end of the month.  I'm so excited I can hardly stand it, but at the same time I still have a little fear of rejection.  I've found myself talking more and more positively though, as in "after surgery I'll be able to do this", and "this will probably be the last time i'll be home preop".  Excitement is so much better than worry, so I think I'm going to stick with it!  :o)

I used Aetna... the three month program was my choice, and the approval process was very smooth.. after our office submitted, had approval within one week.

That is incredibly encouraging...especially since it seems we're using the same office!  Thank you so much for sharing!

I have Aetna EPO plan.  I have to have a referral from my PCP for everything but gynecologist and chiropractor.  It's also a lot cheaper than the PPO.  Mine is through my employer which is Harman International.  They are a worldwide company so the insurance is very good and reasonably priced.  Good luck to you.

Melissa

I, along with John (we work for the same company), was also approved very quickly.  Mine also took only a week.  I called just about everyday, once the office submitted it.  Good luck!!

Michael.

I did the 3 month program at Baptist and Aetna approved me easily.  It was very quickly after the office submitted the paperwork.

I have Aetna insurance also.  I did the 3 month program also.  When the office submitted my info I had the approval in 6 days.  I was also fearful of rejection but I tried to stay positive.  I had surgery in January and don't regret one single thing about.  Only that I didn't do it 10 years ago.  Another good thing is my insurance paid every single dime of the surgery.  I was only out $20 for the whole process.  Good Luck and stay positive.  It'll happen!!!

Melissa

What type of Aetna Insurance did you have? I am trying to find some.
 I was looking at Aetna PPO plan with 2,550 D...
But for some reason the exceptions and limatations would come up on it lOL

I have an Aetna HMO through SunTrust bank.  I really want to get approved the first time around and have surgery ASAP because on 1/1/09 I'll have different insurance and I don't know if WLS will be covered.

Everything that I'm hearing here is really putting my heart at ease.  This site is such a blessing, to be able to have a place to come and talk with people who know exactly what I mean and have "been there done that".  Thank you again for the responses!

I didn't have aetna, but I wanted to let you know that we are here hon. And the rest of ya'll too!!! Most of us have walked in your shoes, and we know how you feel. You will make it, take one day time, with one foot in front of the other, that was hard for me to learn but I had this support group which became family to me and my family.  I would change a thing. They are terrific!!!! YOU"VE GOT  THE SAME CHANCES USE THIS TOOL. PLEASE,!!!!!Barb MyNiceSpace.com