Question:
Can anyone help me find insurance options?

i did have insurance, so i set up my first consult. now i found out i dont have ins i dont know what to do. i know i will have problems finding an ins policy who will cover me for reg ins, much less one that also covers weight loss surgery.anyone been in this situation? i have my appt. on aug 9. i cant bring myself to cancel it so i have 18 days to get covered.    — TAMMY P. (posted on July 22, 2001)

July 22, 2001
You never said why you lost your insurance if it was because you lost your job you can pick your insurance up through Cobra just ask your former employer about it. other than that I don't know.
   — Angie H.

July 22, 2001
Oh Tammy, I hate to be the one to break your heart..but if you are trying to find individual insurance to to cover the surgery..you are never going to find it!! Trust me I looked and and checked with every insurance company under the sun, there were only two that would even cover me,,but the price was 500.00 a month and it didnt even include the surgery..The only way you are gonna get insurance is through an employer, and I doubt you would even get that in 18days...the only option you may have now is to get a loan or something, I was supposed to have my surgery done in april and I had the money to have it done, but I got stupid and just assumed I would find insurance and be able to pay off all my debts too...But you know what..there is no insurance out there for overweight people unless its through and employer and then they have to take you..you may trade your state rehabilitation commision..i hear it works for some, I had to find another job that offered me insurance, so now I have AETNA,,,that kicks in on Sept 29, my appt with my surgeon is oct 1..I hope everything works out for you!
   — [Anonymous]

July 22, 2001
You listed Aetna as your insurer, but said you made a mistake and are not covered. Could you go through your husband's employer for Aetna coverage? If you do nt have a job, would you consider getting one that offered insurance? If your insurance has been terminated due to a change in employment, get COBRA through the employer. I have insurance through my employer and full time employment is 25 hours per week for benefits--not bad! There is the standard 90 day waiting period but maybe you could work the system in order to have your surgery covered! Best of luck to you--email if you need any assistance!
   — jenn2002