Question:
If my BMI is 37 and have high cholesterol can I get approved through AetnaPPO?

I was wondering if anyone's dr. ever put in a little extra so You could get the surgery? I am so worried I will not be approved. my surgian says I will have to fail the sleep study to get approved. I am worried sick    — [Deactivated Member] (posted on January 14, 2010)

January 14, 2010
Do you have any other co-morbidities like high blood pressure, depression, weight related asthma? Those are also factors that they take into account. I have the same insurance and the entire process went very smoothly for me. Good luck
   — elimeno

January 14, 2010
Your best bet is to call the insurance company. Everyone's policy is different - it depends on what your employer will pay for.
   — Muggs

January 15, 2010
I have Aetna. When my surgeon submitted my paperwork to Aetna, my BMI was 34.7. My one co-morbid condition was high blood pressure. I asked several other physicians to write letters in my behalf. I also submitted a letter to Aetna documenting my weight loss history. And, I am so thankful to God, I was approved. Call Aetna directly and talk to a representative regarding your plan's specifics.
   — dasie