Question:
I was just denied by wellcare (HELP)

   — closerun (posted on August 30, 2009)

August 30, 2009
first is it wrote in your insurance plan that it don,t cover it?If it,s wrote it will not cover any weight loss,there is really nothing to be done!! If it is do you meet the medical part such as (diabetes,high blood pressure,sleep apna)ect..Your pcp can help you with that appeal.After you read your policy,if you can tell me more about it I,ll try and help you.
   — rebecca W.

August 30, 2009
first is it wrote in your insurance plan that it don,t cover it?If it,s wrote it will not cover any weight loss,there is really nothing to be done!! If it is do you meet the medical part such as (diabetes,high blood pressure,sleep apna)ect..Your pcp can help you with that appeal.After you read your policy,if you can tell me more about it I,ll try and help you.
   — rebecca W.

August 30, 2009
Hi Nanette, I had/have Wellcare they covered my surg here in Florida. I had to use there list of DRs. I saw a few and made my choice of a wonderful DR in Largo, Fl. Dr. Gordon was /is wonderful! His entire staff has been great to me. His office did all the requesting of my surg. we did all the pre-reqs and submited it and in about 2weeks we where approved. I'd be happy to give you any direction I can. I wish you well!
   — tootsie52

August 31, 2009
You might want to look for ideas to help at www.obesityaction.org They have sample letters you can use and send to your insurance company to educate them about the necessity and benefit to them regarding your long-term health care costs that will affect their bottom-line. They have a lot of good resources and information. I'd encourage you to check out their site. KimM
   — KimM