Question:
Will I qualify?

Will I qualify if I weigh 235 at 5'3    — D. N. (posted on August 12, 2002)

August 12, 2002
Every insurance company is different, but I think you will be fine on the height/weight qualification. You should call your insurance company and find out what criteria they use. If they the criteria of a BMI over 40, you do qualify with a BMI of 41. If they use the 100 pounds overweight, you will need to find out what tables they use. There are a few different tables out there. A common one is the Met Life table, which you can view at: http://www.metlife2000.org/Lifeadvice/Tools/Heightnweight/Docs/women.html. If you have a small or medium frame, you would also qualify under this scale. Good Luck!
   — Amber L.

August 12, 2002
I think you will qualify. I was 5'6" and weighed 258 lbs., so that puts us at about the same bmi/ I was able to get ins. coverage w/no problem, although we are considered lightweights, we still qualify, but on the other hand, remember that we "lightweights" do no lose as fast, so don't get discouraged. I had surgery on 9/27/01/ I have lost 95 lbs so far, but, I only have 10 more lbs to go!! I wish you the best! Patti Meadows e-mail: [email protected], if I can help , please e-mail me.
   — peppermintp

August 12, 2002
At 235 lbs and 5'3" you should qualify for medical necessity. But it depends not only on your BMI, and if you are atleast 100 lbs over your ideal body weight, but also your insurance qualifications. For example, some insurance companies require a documentation of a medically supervised diets for six, nine, or twelve months. Call your insurance company and ask. But be sure to write down names, extentions, time and date you call, everything they tell you - Even if you have to record it. Best wishes on your journey -- Joy
   — Sue J.