Question:
treatment for obesity excluded or limited

On my authorization for referral to the surgeon its says information and services requested:GA gastro intestional.Problem Morbid obesity.At the bottom of this referral it states This is not a guarantee of eligibility.Has anyone had their referral worded like this? Does it sound like i have a chance for my surgery?    — Laura G. (posted on April 8, 2001)

April 9, 2001
All this is meaning I think is that the referral was issues but doesn't gaurentee you will be eligble on the date of service etc. That is a typical comment on authorization, referrals, benefit quotes etc. Does your policy have any limitation or exclusion on obesity?
   — Dawn R.