Question:
Has anyone with United Healthcare EPO had immediate approval?

Because I hear that so often that some get approved within 24-48 hrs and I have been waiting for 3 days now and I am starting to get worried. Also if Wls is an exclusion does the ins co. tell you right away? Thanks in advance....    — [Anonymous] (posted on November 15, 2001)

November 15, 2001
You can call UHC customer service and see if there is an exclusion. I would then call the dr. office and see exactly when it was faxed to the ins. Mine only took a couple of days after it was actually faxed. Good luck:)
   — lessofme170

November 15, 2001
I was in the process of doing all my pre-op testing and the surgeon then submitted the request for approval. It only took a few days. I wouldn't worry. I know they cover it. Call the insurance company and ask if you are covered...read my profile....i have alot of nice things to say about them.
   — Dianne K.

November 21, 2001
I have UHC EPO.My wife and I sent evrything in at the same time.I was approved in a week and wife was denied.They said she needed a 12 month diet history from the doctor.She did that and was approved a week later.
   — David L.

May 21, 2002
My approval for Open Roux-En-Y took two weeks. However, United Healthcare EPO has an exclusion for reconstructive (or as they consider it "cosmetic") surgery, which is not covered under any circumstances as I've been told.
   — Angela W.