Question:
anyone denied because of exclusion UHC: wls considered changing appearance surgery
anyone have uhc options ppo where there is an exclusion that says wls not covered because its primary purpose is for changing personal appearance, and a nutritional treatment??? — jackie K. (posted on August 22, 2003)
August 22, 2003
I have UHC and they did deny my because of the exclusion and they consider
it to be cosmetic surgery. I was waiting on an appeal but my employer is
changing the insurance at the end of the month
— Eric S.
August 22, 2003
This exclusion sucks! It would be better to just say they do not cover it.
Cosmetic my butt!!! Comments like this would make me want to take this to
court as the NIH does not consider it cosmetic. Either look for new
insurance or figure out how you can self-pay. Sorry you are being denied
for such a ridiculous reason.
— zoedogcbr
August 22, 2003
Suprised to hear the wls wasn't covered. Had no problem
with that. Now plastics afterwards.... forget it! 2" of
med records showing need and they haven't approved...
— lessofme170
August 23, 2003
Does this incurance plan cover breast reduction surgery? If they do, then
this exclusion for WLS really burns me up. They can justify breast
reduction surgery because it helps to relieve pain and improve the ability
to function in a normal manner. I would think this could be appealed on
this basis. After all, doesn't WLS do that too, only to a greater extent?
— koogy
August 23, 2003
I guess they need a little educating, maybe subit copies of NIH statement
and other supporting documentation wihta appeal.
— **willow**
August 23, 2003
I guess they need a little educating, maybe subit copies of NIH statement
and other supporting documentation wihta appeal. only a (really shallow)
moron could believe morbid obesity is only about looks.
— **willow**
August 23, 2003
I guess they need a little educating, maybe subit copies of NIH statement
and other supporting documentation wihta appeal. only a (really shallow)
moron could believe morbid obesity is only about looks.
— **willow**
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