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on 6/2/13 1:14 am
Most finance companies require a credit score of 650, that's pretty darn good credit.
Have you considered finding a less greedy surgeon? ;) I do believe it is greed when these surgeons do this, they feel the thousands they make from the actual surgery isn't enough so they found a legal way to charge even more.
Not all surgeons charge program fees, I have seen them range from $0 to $7K.
on 6/2/13 1:12 am
Many surgeons believe the thousands they get for the surgery isn't enough, it is greed. Some surgeons charge as much as $7,000 for a program fee.
If you can't find a surgeon that does not charge a program fee then the fee will have to be paid. It's completely legal for them to do this.
on 6/2/13 1:10 am
Band to bypass revision denied. Any information regarding band for appeal would be great. Has anyone been successful with a Tricare appeal?
This completely depends on the reason for the denial. Sometimes they have a rule of 1 WLS per lifetime, sometimes they just need additional info, sometimes you don't meet the requirements. What was the reason for denial? Appeals depend on this information.
Band to bypass revision denied. Any information regarding band for appeal would be great. Has anyone been successful with a Tricare appeal?
Our 2013 ObesityHelp Annual Conference is in Anaheim, California. We have an unprecedented line-up of speakers for this event. Based on members' requests, we have a number of new speakers and some of your favorites to join us. For this Conference, you used your voices to let us know what you wanted and we listened.
Benefits of attending our OH Conference:
1. Motivation
2. Education
3. Inspiration
4. Exchange of information with other members, professionals and vendors
5. Get to know some of our OH staff members
6. Meet other OH members, professionals and vendors
7. Fun
8. So much laughing that your face will hurt
9. Vendor samples
10. Opportunity to develop new friendships and re-connect with current friends
11. Walk away with motivation and inspiration for your healthy lifestyle!
The sky is the limit as to the many benefits you'll gain from joining us at our OH Conference.
Speaking of sky - you'll also enjoy the beautiful blue skies of California, visit Disneyland and other popular attractions exclusive to Southern California.
We hope to see you at our 2013 OH Annual Conference!!
Kim Gyurina, Event Manager
Can you recommend a reliable source? I'm freaking out here!!!
Thanks y'all!
I recommend you get a copy of your plan's guidelines if you haven't already. A call to customer support can tell you if your provider/hospital are in network.
Good luck!
Sleeved 6/12/13 - 100 pounds lost to get to goal!
Sleeved 6/12/13 - 100 pounds lost to get to goal!
Just wondering if any one else had run into this. My mother is looking to get a gastric sleeve, she has three different insurance coverages, ChampVA, Medicare, and Medicaid. She's got approval from her doctor, and from the insurance, we're told she would be completely covered. We live in Fl so we find a place in the area that does the surgery, get her set up with a doctor who wants her in for a consultation for which he wants 500 bucks won't be covered by the insurance. Neither of us has that kind of money to just throw down. The only reason we have been able to go through this far is because the insurance was covering everything. Now don't get me wrong a 20000 dollar surgery for 500 bucks is a steal, but she has low income, and I'm not doing much better than her so can't lend her the money right now, as a result we would have to cancel the whole thing until we could come up with the money, which we'd rather not do as that could take quite some time. So now that the exposition is over the question I have is this; has anyone else heard of this, or had it happen to them, or is the doctor just trying to get an extra 500 bucks? Thank you in advance for any information.
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