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WLS exclusion and complications

Shannon N.
on 3/23/09 12:29 pm - Livonia, MI
VSG on 05/07/09
My insurance excludes WLS (self-funded insurance).

Do insurances that exclude WLS usually pay for complications that arise from WLS?
Shannon
Surgery weight: 322
Highest weight: 360 (2004ish)  

     
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talksoupslp
on 3/23/09 9:52 pm
RNY on 05/06/09
My understanding is "NO".


Highest Weight/Surgery Weight/Current Weight/Goal
426.4/356/216.8/165?
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Vicki Browning
on 3/24/09 10:49 am - IN
Lap Band on 08/31/07
In answer to your question, no most insurance will not cover anything that is directly related to the WLS.   Sorry :0(


 

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Tammy_in_PA
on 3/24/09 1:26 pm - New Castle, PA
DS on 06/30/09
Have you tried going to your employer or your HR dept to see if they would cover your surgery? If it's self-funded then they are paying for it and may make an exception.
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abuddingrose
on 4/3/09 1:09 am - Essex, MD
Have you asked for a Independent medical review to see if they would cover the weight loss surgery or the complications there of?
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