Question:
I have Aetna POS what does it mean by 3 month program before being preapproved

   — sadiebelle (posted on August 25, 2008)

August 25, 2008
You need to ask Aetna. If someone from this board tells you what it means and they're wrong, then in three months you still won't be approved. All insurance companies are different...even the same insurance company from one person to another can be different as I've found they can change they're "rules" anytime they wish. Get the information, in exact detail, from Aetna and then proceed and keep good notes. Good luck.
   — cjjordan

August 25, 2008
We had Aetna POS and it took my husband had 2 1/2 years to be approved and I was denied. I later went to another Doctor and was approved. It took me 3 months to be approved and I had my surgery 2 months later. Like the previous post said, calling Aetna would be your best bet. I also think ther Doctor you go with has a lot to do with approval. Good Luck!
   — MySonsMama

August 25, 2008
You need to call Aetna. I also have them, but that being said, all plans are different. I had to do a 3-month multi-disciplinary program and was approved after my 3rd dietary visit. Make sure you get the name and title of everyone that you speak with. Good luck. Paula Chumbley
   — Paula K.

August 25, 2008
I have Aetna and I had to attend weight loss classes (provided by the doctors office) for three months. I think (opinion only) that it was to prove that I had been educated in what would be required of me after surgery and to prove that I was commited to my surgery. Once I had completed my classes it took 7 days for my approval to come through.
   — gypsea47

August 25, 2008
Oh one more thing I have an EPO through Aetna, not POS. I am not sure what the difference is. Your best bet would be to call Aetna and ask them.
   — gypsea47

August 26, 2008
I have aetna POS and it means that it takes 3 months from the time u see the surgeon the first time to submit ur request for approval..90 days to the day.
   — Angela Sanders