Think Positive Thoughts for Me!

I'm with UHC, and while my employer covers WLS, I've been having a really hard time getting them to tell me what my requirements are. They can only see a weight requirement on my plan, but no one at UHC will tell me that's all I have to meet. They said the only way to find out for sure was to submit my predetermination letter early, which is something my surgeon's office has never had to do. They went ahead and did it for me, though, and it's been three long weeks and multiple faxes, but...

They finally have it! I sent it off myself yesterday with a rather strongly-worded cover letter containing a request for them to call me when they got it, and they called me yesterday afternoon.

The letter goes to the predetermination people now, and I should find out soon what I have to do. It'd be awesome if I only had to meet a BMI requirement, since getting 5 years of weight history will be hard for me (I am only 25 and there were a few insurance-less years in there).

Think happy thoughts for me, and hopefully I'll be joining you all on the loser's bench soon!

Good Luck and swinging for you that all works out well!

Good luck. I lived through 6 years of insurance nightmares. Get your requirements in writing if you can so that they can't back out like they did with me. It wasn't UHC. It was First Health--HORRIBLE insurance overall.

Crossing toes & swinging cats that you get thru the insurance part with ease.

Liz

How are you doing, Liz?
Amy

In my cynical view, insurance compaines set up obstacles to weed out those who will give up without a fight. I had to appeal a denial but here I am on the losers' bench. I am holding a spot for you! You go, girl.

Amy

 Good luck with the insurance company.  I hope you get approved with no hassles!