Question:
Approval for WLS in 2003, United Health Care- Anyone?

UNITED HEALTH CARE/CUSTOM CARE SELECT PLUS POS, if so did you have a hard time? In 2002 all of my co-workers that got approved seemed to get a approval fast. Should I be worried?    — Tanzania I. (posted on February 26, 2003)

February 26, 2003
I have this exact same plan. Wasn't approved in 2003...was approved in December, 2002, though...took about 7-10 days, although I know people who had to wait 3-6 weeks, even in 2002. Just seems to be the luck of the draw.
   — Amy W.

February 26, 2003
I also have Untied Health Care Select Plus I was approved in 2002 for my surgery in April 2003 I had to wait 3 weeks but my surgeon is an out of network Dr. My claim went to the review board and United is going to cover it 100% because there is no network Dr. within 30 miles of where I live . So far United has been very good to work with . Good luck to you.
   — agfreeman

February 26, 2003
I have the same thing. My request was filed jan.15,2003 and approved January 30,2003. My surgery was feb. 10,2003. From what I hear this is one of the easiest plans to get approved and faster than most so good luck.
   — Delores S.

February 26, 2003
I have United Healthcare PPO. My Dr sent in a letter requesting approval 2/12/03. I heard back from the Dr. office 2/25/03 saying I was approved. I had called UHC 2/20/03 and was told that it may take 30 days for an answer. But low and behold it was only 5 more days. Good luck to you!
   — Missy W.

February 26, 2003
I have United Healthcare PPO and was approved in 2 business days. I had my surgery on Jan 6th 2003. Good luck!
   — Melissa H.

February 26, 2003
I have united health care ppo. It took less than a week for approval. My friend had her approval in 3 days. I hear they are very good when it comes to approval.
   — yh1401

February 26, 2003
I have United Health Care Select POS. I was approved in Dec 2002 in 2 weeks. I had my surgery last week. Good luck! We are lucky to have this ins. co. I feel so blessed when I read about all of the problems others have had with different companies. Good luck!
   — Sandy T.

February 26, 2003
yeah im going thru the same thing tooo. my letter was sent out 1/25/03. till now 2/22/03 no answer. they said it takes 30 bussiness days and that they are just real busy...honestly im kinda scared they migh nto approve me.....
   — MAHALA J.

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