Question:
Great West Ins. Open access plan ????

I need to if any one has had the operation covered by Great West ins. company? What did they require before giving approval? thanks!    — JOHNNNYRAY (posted on June 29, 2006)

June 29, 2006
I used to have Great West and had checked with them about covering the surgery. This was about 2 years ago. At that time, they told me that I had to have a letter from the doctor that would perform the surgery stating the medical necessity for having it, and they would review it to see if they would cover it. I didn't persue it at that time, so I don't know anything further. You should call and speak to a rep at Great West and ask them specifically what are their requirements. I haven't had the surgery, but am currently persuing the possibility. I currently have United Healthcare, and I asked them about it, and was told that there were no circumstances in which they would cover it. I don't know if it's just because of the particular plan that I have with them, or if they do not cover it at all. I am getting quotes from other insurance cos. that I know will cover it so I can have the surgery. Has anyone else done this... get supplemental insurance just to have the surgery? If so, who did you go with? Did you drop your other ins, or have both? How long did you stay with the ins. co that covered the surgery post-op?
   — ali269

June 30, 2006
I have Great West and the only problem I have is it is self funded by my husbands work otherwise Great West themselves only need a medically nessesary writen from your pcp. I have done alot of research on Great West and they are one of the easiest to get approval with!!
   — witchywoman