My boyfriend had to file for bankruptcy last year due to losing his job and insurance and then having to have some surgeries and hospital stays. He can't seem to find anyone to give him a loan. Does anyone know how he may be able to do this? Or does anyone know of a surgeon who offers financing through their office, or know how to find one? (not care credit as he doesn't qualify) please help....he really needs this surgery. He has a good job now but his insurance doesn't cover it.

 

Denied by UHC-for the second time and for the same reason.  I don't have 3 years of medically supervised weight Loss under my belt.  I don't understand the denial.  I had a wonderful appeal letter and my doctor wrote to say this would save my life.  But-I am not upset on the denial so much as upset at how they did it.  The first appeal was to be done by a independent doctor in a related field.  You want to know what the doctor's related field was???? Cardiologist and thyroid specialist.   REALLY?????  How related is that????    I am so mad I could spit!!!!  How do I do this second appeal.  I tried to show I had all these years of trying to diet.  I showed on paper I had years of different diets, weight loss products, medications-but no!!!  This insurance states that it has to be 3 years consecutive medical supervised weight loss program.  What do I do???  I can't think, I can't feel anymore.  I am willing and ready for the fight, but I don't know if I will just hear the same answer again.  Anyone else dealt with this?  Any information would be helpful.

Thanks so much

Linda

Hi peeps,

I had the lap band for 1 year now. Starting to gain weight. Haven't lost weight since 3-4 months ago

My insurance said they won't cover for lap band revision to gastric bypass unless I get huge problem like erosion, slip etc

Therefore, is it possible for me to switch insurance to do gastric bypass or what options do I have?

Lastly what do I do if my insurance now says they don't want to remove my lap band on request?

 

Thanks a lot

Hello there. I have recently "completed" or so I had thought the necessary requirements from Aetna to be approved for a the gastric sleeve surgery. I finished my classes at Ohio State Medical Center on July 27th. In 2011 and 2012 I did not take any trips to the doctor, I travel for work so because my last visit was in 2010 I was denied due to not having 2 consecutive years of proof of obesity. I was hoping to get some suggestions on what I can do in this situation. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this.

 

Sincerely,

Justin Tuttle

I don't have any answer because I am in the same boat.  I am hoping you get some responses here.