I'm so sad.

Guess I was hoping I'd be the "one in a million" that was approved by Uniforrm Medical Plan the first time. Wrong! They just received the letter of medical necessity from my doctor's office on Tuesday and I got a denial in the mail today. My PCP has her letter almost ready to go. Do I send anything personal with that letter? I don't want to waste any appeals but am not exactly sure how to proceed. Will Uniform's office staff give me any "clues"? I know I really need this. I'm 350 with a BMI of 61, high bp, high chlosterol, restless legs, family history of diabetes and heart disease. . . .Guess none of those things can be life threatening However, I'm not a quitter. I may not be physically strong right now, but I am mentally strong and determined! Thanks for listening. Karen

I'm sorry you're feeling so sad. And, this whole process can be soooo disheartening. I think if you keep plugging away you will get to the resolution you want. Have you ever had a sleep study done? I'm covered because of sleep apnea and GERD/hiatal hernia 370#s.. I would think you could be covered on BMI. Hang in there and there are others that are suffering through this on this site, too.

Karen, perhaps you could ask them specifically why they denied you. Sometimes it's a matter of needing further documentaion. In my case with BC/BS of IL they wanted me on a monitored weight loss program for six months through my doctor. I just completed that and now I'm playing the waiting game again.I also wrote them a letter about what I struggle with on a daily basis related to my obesity Don't give up.If it's not an exclusion on your policy you fight for it. I'll keep you in my prayers

Karen, I don't have any practical advice to give, as I'm still trying to figure out how to get approved, too, but I definately sympathize with you. Keep trying!