Question:
Does anyone have united health care -pref oneand pcos

I have a bmi of 38.6 but I have PCOS ,bulging discs and hip,joint pain. I am worried about getting approved. I am 5/4 and weigh 216.    — Lisa H. (posted on July 18, 2001)

July 18, 2001
I do not have your insurance but I do have the PCOS....
   — Karen R.

July 18, 2001
Hi Lisa, I have United Health Care, BMI 40. I was approved within a month. I personally know 3 other people who have had WLS who all have United Health Care Insurance. They were all approved and two have had the surgery and one is scheduled. My surgery is scheduled for Sept. 4. I really don't think you'll have any problems. I've heard nothing but good things about United Health in regards to approving this surgery. Best wishes!
   — artistmama

July 18, 2001
Hi, I also have UHC insurance. I had a problem with them approving the lap rny in Illinois. There view is that it is still a expiremental procedure(no procedure code yet). I put up a fight with them for a little while trying to get more information. But now that I have agreed to have the rny open my approval only took 11 days. If at all possible get the name and fax number to your pre-certification rep. that handles your alphabet(your last name). If your doctor also faxes the surgery request right to them it makes the process go smoother. My surgery date is September 26. You should have no trouble at all. Good luck and God Bless!
   — Vanessa H.

July 18, 2001
Thanks to all who answered my question, I love the suppport!!
   — Lisa H.

July 22, 2001
Hi. I have UHC PPO. My experience with them was a little frustrating, you need to call and call and call! Make sure they are doing what needs to be done. They had my paperwork for about 3 weeks before I found out that it wasnt even where it was supposed to be. Once it got there however, I was approved in less than 24hrs!! So over all it hasnt been too bad. Good luck to you!
   — Cyndi D.