5YR WEIGHT HISTORY WITH uhc?

does anyone know if UHC requires a 5 yr weight history... if so do i have to have a bmi of 40 or more for the last 5 years?

Yes and yes. I work in Knoxville for Dr. Boyce. Your BMI has to have been above 40 for 5 years, unless you have a UHC policy that allows BMI's from 35-39 with co-morbid conditions like diabetes. You only need one weight per year that shows you had a BMI above 40, so choose your highest weights. Bonnie

wat department should i speak to get the requirements because no one seems to know anything

Bonnie, Does the BMI of 35-39 with co-morbidities also have the 5 year rule?  I have had Hypertension and high cholesterol for about 3 years now and currently have a BMI over 40.  IS that all I need, or did I ned the co-morbids 5 years ago> Thanks Sherri

It depends on the policy! If you have a Medicare policy through UHC, then you DO NOT have to deal with the 5 year weight history thing. If you have a policy through an employer, than you do. There are also differences between the individual policies, some only cover surgery if your BMI is above 40 period, no coverage for a BMI below 40 no matter if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. UHC policies vary greatly. Good luck! Bonnie

I have UHC and was recently approved for RNY.  I did not submit a five year history because I didnt have one, I hadnt been to the doctor for ten years prior to last year.  All that was required was a letter of medical necessity from my surgeon and psych clearance.  Jeannie

I have UHC Choice Plus.  I had to submit a 5 yr history, but all of those yrs I did not have a BMI over 40.  3 of the 5 where.  I have the beginning of some co-morobidities, but no medicine.  I was approved in 4 days for lap-band. Good luck!

I have UHC also and no one seemed to know until after my Lap Band request was ubmitted.  Finally, a Care Coordinator told me that it's required. Melissa