Question:
I will be starting a new job in a week..

I will be starting a new job in a week and I was wondering how long I should wait before I go to BTC and wait for an answer. Someone told me that I should wait a year before asking because they will say that it is pre-existing. Any help with this matter will be much appreciated. Thanx    — Patricia U. (posted on February 27, 2002)

February 27, 2002
I didn't change jobs but had to change insurance and I was waiting for about 3 months with the ins. co. saying they didn't get this or that (this was a commercial ins)and I suddenly had to change insurances and it was approved with the first letter in less than 10 days. (this is an hmo). All my surgeon did was change the date and address for the ins. co. and submitted since I already went through the process. Good luck
   — SAMANTHA B.

February 27, 2002
I hope I didn't confuse you but I had already had all the tests done so all my surgeon had to do was resubmit his letter with my BMI and results to the new ins. especially since the old ins. co kept saying they never received this information. "It must have been sent to the wrong department." But if you haven't had the consult or test you might just want to call the ins. co. and ask if they have a pre-existing condition clause or exclusions. And if they don't ask who you can see for this procedure.And then call for an appt. because sometimes it takes a while to get in to see a surgeon. So don't wait. Besides if it does have the clause it doesn't matter if you wait a year or not atleast find out so you can think about what to do next.
   — SAMANTHA B.

February 27, 2002
BTC is Bariatric Treatment Center
   — Samitra D J.

February 28, 2002
I would just like to thank those who responded to my question. So... THANK YOU VERY MUCH his infor amtion has been very helpful.
   — Patricia U.