Question:
DO ANYONE HAVE ATENA POSII/BEENAPPROVED

   — msjackiej (posted on August 3, 2007)

August 3, 2007
I have Aetna HMO and was just approved last week after 2 months of completing all the requirements. I am a record keeper and had a record and receipts for all my weight loss attempts (Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers -5 times, Quick Weight Loss Centers, Dr. Richardson and all his pills, etc.) over the last 10 years. My Surgery coordinator didn't think Aetna would approve me because they are so strict. For me, if I don't get the weight off, I won't be around much longer and I think my PCP's letter recommending the surgery was a significant factor. I know my experience is not POSII, but it is Aetna.
   — BonnieP

August 3, 2007
I have the same insurance and I will be honest, it depends on the Doctor and their staff. I was not approved by the same Dr that approved my husband. It took us 23 months and they gave him a surgery date of 1/2008. My friend who went with another Dr only took 3 months from beginning to end and she has the same insurance.
   — MySonsMama

August 3, 2007
I have Aetna POSII also and I was approved after a year of being denied. and the thing about it is I didn't submit anything different from the first time. but I don't have a date yet as my surgeon is out on medical leave until Sept.
   — BETCBOO2

August 3, 2007
After meeting thier requirements, I was approved after 2 weeks. Mine is Aetna Choice POS II
   — flutterby52

August 4, 2007
We had Aenta Choice and let me tell you.. I went through a big run around with them. I did EVERYTHING needed. I've been sick for the past 4 years and had documentation from the past four years. However, when they submitted the paperwork Aetna came back telling us they required FIVE years worth of documentation!!!!!!! We switched insurance because my doctors told us that BC/BS almost ALWAYS approve you. I really wish you the best of luck and hope you have success like some of the other people in the posts above! Zandra
   — Zandra C.

August 4, 2007
Yes I was and for a second procedure to boot. I was a lapband failure according to my doctor and had it removed and had the RNY at the same time, so two procedures within 14 months. I found that the more of a nuisance i made of myself to the insurance company the faster i was approved and had my surgery date within a few weeks of approval. Keep calling them, sometimes it works, they just want to get rid of you, I know this worked for me. If you have any questions please feel free to email me. best of luck to you. See you on the lossers bench! Diane
   — noboat4u

August 4, 2007
I have aetna ppo choice II and i was approved. All i needed was to have a 6 month weight tracking of a pcp, phycologist clearance, nutrionist clearance, sleep apnea. etc. etc. once i did all of that, i was approved within 2 weeks. I am about 5 days post opp. Please let me know if u need anything else
   — NyMeGz