Question:
Anyone dealing with Kaiser Permanente Northern CA?

Thus far I've attended an orientation but still waiting to meet the surgeon, nut, and anestesiologist...At what point can I consider myself approved?    — Poz2Bthin (posted on November 14, 2007)

November 14, 2007
Hi, not certain how it works with Kaiser, but with other insurances, you would consider yourself approved when you have the letter of approval (you want it in writing). Best of luck! -Jas
   — Jasmine130

November 14, 2007
Your approved when the insurance company sends you a letter and/or your doc's insurance specialist calls and tells you so. It doesnt typically happen until after you have seen the doc, a psychologist and had all your pre-surgery testing done plus whatever extra your particular insurance requires. It took me about a year.
   — [Deactivated Member]

November 26, 2007
I have Kaiser and I'm in the Fremont Bariatric Program. I went to orientation on 10/24/07 and I just got the call today to set up my consultations (surgeon, nutritionist, case mgr.) and that is for this thursday. I understand that you have to be very proactive with this process. calling in yourself to see how things are going. I was told by a few patients that have had the surgery, that once you are accepted to the program and start the process it is very rare to be denied.
   — nynativecagirl