Insurance denial overturned

Hello all,

I am new to the forum and have been fighting my insurance company, United Healthcare for approval for bypass surgery since Oct. 2014. After the final denial I found an obesity advocate attorney who offered a free consultation to see if they could get an independent review organization to review the case. The name of the company is Lindstrom Obesity advocacy.  (http://wlsappeals.com/) 

I am writing not to give them free advertising (although they deserve it); but to inform others in my same situation that they were worth every penny. I had spent $1000 on jenny craig, weigh****chers, nutri system, a personal trainer, etc... and they were charging $600-900 to write the appeal letter and then do all the leg work and follow up. I just had to be patient, which was really hard. After my insurance company denied me, i was so depressed and searched various forums for information on advocacy groups/attorneys, etc... I did find several mentions of this company and because of those postings, I went ahead and called them.

I am happy to say that they did get me an independent review and the independent review company overturned the denial by United Healthcare. I a, scheduled for surgery on the 27th of April.

If anyone has any questions, I can try my best to answer them. Don't give up the fight!!

KB

That is fantastic!!! I am so happy for you!!! Wow your surgery will be here in just 20 days!!! Glad you didn't give up!!

Congratulations!! Keep us updated on your progress.

You are absolutely right. Don't give up the fight! My insurance company originally denied me in August 2014. I followed the procedures to appeal and request the independent review. By their own language the insurance had 60 days to respond. On day 100 I contacted them to find out what was going on. Whoops no one had record of the certified packet that was mailed to them. 48 hours later lo' and behold I was approved. Surgery is scheduled for Tuesday. Never give up advocating for yourself. Good luck on the 27th! 

We are so glad things worked out for you and your surgery date is just around the corner.   

Here are some links to information you may find helpful:

http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/photographing-your-weigh t-loss-surgery-journey/

http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/weight-loss-surgery-hosp tial-stay-what-to-pack/

http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/four-on-the-floor-self-c are-after-weight-loss-surgery/

We can't wait to hear from you post-op!

Bravo!!  I am just now starting the process and am not looking forward to the insurance "fight."  When "someone" says no, I usually take it as such and don't want to "bother" them with my protests.  God forbid if I make them angry!  Your post gives me such hope and encouragement!  Best of luck to you and thank you so much for sharing your story!!!