Question:
Has anyone had Aetna approve gastric bypass surgery in 2006.

   — moosemom (posted on April 23, 2006)

April 23, 2006
Lorraine - I had it in 2005 approved by aetna if that helps. if you need to ask questions just email me: [email protected]. Good luck!
   — akirsch

April 23, 2006
i just had it apr 20,2006 and my friend is scheduled for may 4, 2006
   — mimibbb30

April 23, 2006
Lorrainne, it depends on your specific insurance policy, alot of companies have the same insurance company but it depends on any exclusions written in your policy.. please call you human resources dept. ask if you can have a copy of the exclusions so that there are no surprises.. good luck.
   — rinkadinktx

April 23, 2006
I have Aetna ppo and I had my surgery on March 28,2006, I got my approval in 2 weeks. Good luck.
   — k24k.lady

April 24, 2006
TO LORRIANNE! NO BECAUSE I DO NOT HAVE AETNA FOR MY INSURANCE COMPANY.I USED TO BUT NO MORE I HAVE NJPLUS AND THEY COVERED MY HOLE WLS.FROM AEC IN NJ
   — BABYPRINCESS

April 24, 2006
TO LORRIANNE! NO BECAUSE I DO NOT HAVE AETNA FOR MY INSURANCE COMPANY.I USED TO BUT NO MORE I HAVE NJPLUS AND THEY COVERED MY HOLE WLS.FROM AEC IN NJ
   — BABYPRINCESS

April 24, 2006
Aetna is paying my revision to DS on May 1st.
   — [Deactivated Member]

April 24, 2006
Hi Lorraine- my surgery was 8/15/05 with Aetna..This time last year- when I was speaking with them, they kept talking about exclusions to my policy- but my (corporate) policy wasnt up for renewal until Oct'05. There were NO exclusions for the current poilcy - but effective with the new one in OCT- there would be and exclusion for this specific surgery. This way- instead of Aenta denying you- they have you fighting with your HR to get the coverage. Some mighty fine tap dancing by Aetna all right. So check for your excluded benefits- see when does it come up for renewal & what would it take for your company to include it. The other thing with Aetna is- the 6month med supervised visits I recommend you do this- and its not important if you lose weight- matter of fact- I lost & gained 10lbs in 6mos. I did NOT want Aetna saying- well you lost 40lbs and you dont need surgery..so thats the other thing to look out for! If you have any questions- let me know - DONNA
   — nybabe

April 24, 2006
Lorraine: My husband and I were both approved by Aetna in January, 2006, and had surgery in March, 2006. In conversations with other people, I found that as of the renewal date for coverage in 2006, they are no longer covering bypass surgery (very short-sighted).
   — rw3498

April 24, 2006
Mine was approved in October 2005, but Aetna had a bunch of requirements and then they didn't approve the verticle, it was the rny instead. It was a long tedious jump (not trying to discourage you). If you want more info on my journey, you can read up on my posts. Sorry for all of your troubles, if you're having them.
   — mytellica

April 25, 2006
Yes, I was approved for mine about 3 weeks ago and my surgery date is May 24th.
   — Tina P.

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