Question:
I need help with my letter for insurance

I have to write a letter to send in with my stuff for approval. Did anyone else have to do this. If so can you e-mail me your letter so I can get some ideas.    — cg_williamson (posted on August 27, 2003)

August 27, 2003
Go to the library and search for insurance letter samples,insurance letter, or sample letter. You should find lots of help there.
   — AmyWollet

August 27, 2003
Go to http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/m-ins-lettermn.phtml I used this format to write up my letter. I have it on my profile if you want to take a look at how it turned out. Good luck, Robin
   — Robin W.

August 28, 2003
Be as detailed as possible, in fact, be overly detailed. Don't skimp. If you feel sick of writing set it down and come back to it a day later. You will save yourself a ton of grief if your letter contains every detail about your family history, your history and your medical condition. Put down every diet you've tried, when and how much you lost. Be very detailed.
   — gary viscio

August 29, 2003
I have not been approved yet, but I have written my letter. The number one piece of advice I can give you is DO NOT even HINT at you wanting to have the surgery for any cosmetic reason. Follow everything up with a medical reason. Also, send in pictures. I have heard it is very helpful if they can put a face to your case. I don't know if you have children or not, but I also told how my weight kept me from being able to interact with my little boy. Hope this helps!!!
   — Faith B.

August 23, 2004
I wrote a letter to my company. They did not require it but I thought that if I could let them get to know me a little then maybe I just wouldn't be just a bunch of papers to them. I explained all the diets I had been on and how much I would love to be able to be an active part of my childs life. I also let them know how much thought this process takes and that it is not just a instant thing. I explained that I knew it would require a big change and that I had dieted my whole life and that I was ready for one to work long term. My letter was only a page and a half as I know they are busy and don't have time to ready all my complaints. I poured my heart into that letter to try and get them to "feel" how hard it is to overweight. I was approved in 5 days.
   — Kara P.