Dr frustration

I live in Ontario Canada.

So the surgery is covered under our health car plan.

But we need a Dr's referred and need to meet the Bariactric Network requirement.  Which they post on there website.

With my height weight and BMI the website says I qualify with 1 medical condition.

So now...I don't know what to do. And if I can get switched to thw surgical program

I wouldn't be frustrated with the doctor. This sounds like you not meeting the insurance requirement. Call them as ask what your requirements are.

Sorry...I'm confused. What insurance requirements. 

I thought we just had to meet the Bariactric Network requirement 

Ah, Bariatric Network sounds like Canada? I was assuming you were in the US. Sorry, I'm not familiar with how WLS coverage works in other countries.

If we are talking about Canada then similar applies. Over 35bmi with two weight related issues or over 40 with none. At least that's what it is in Alberta, other provinces might be slightly different.

I would still ask for the referral, the program will make the decision and not you PCP. 

I live in Ontario Canada. So it is not an is rance company the government pays for the surgery if you meet the requirements. 

According to the Bariactric Network website. ...who is responsible for doing both the medical and surgical program.

With my weight height and BMI plus 1 medical condition I do qualify

I have seen people from Canada post that they just walked into a clinic and got a referral.

The Bariactric Network  is where everyone in Canada  needs to get the referral  to. On there website it says only a dr can refer tou.

I know I have the option of derostering from my own dr finding a new dr and having my records transferred. But that could take up to 6 months.

I was just wondering if there was another way

Have you thought about trying a "walkin" clinic?  You might be able to get a referral.  My doctor didn't even ask about the requirements..she just offered to refer.  I opted to self pay and had my surgery in Montreal so I didn't have to wait.

You might try cross posting on the Ontario forum. They might be more familiar with the health ins hoops to jump thru than those of us in the US.

Did you call the Dr as to why you don't qualify for the surgical? If the website says 1 thing & she says another, someone from the ins must be telling her something. You should call & find out what it is rather than depending on the website.