Question:
What happens with aftercare when I change insurance?

I already had Open RNY surgery, but now my husbands company is changing from Oxford insurance to Aetna. I was wondering if my post op care will be considered pre existing? Also would Aetna still pay for a Tummy Tuck after I lose all of my weight if medically necessary? I am confused about all of this.    — Dawn H. (posted on August 28, 2001)

August 28, 2001
This will not be prexisting. I have heard great things about Aetna regarding WLS but dont know about the tucks etc.. as with anything it will have to be medically necessary so definitely document the problems and see your primary care physician about them. Pictures help too.
   — [Anonymous]

August 28, 2001
Hi Dawn - I had my surgery May 29, 2001 (I had Aetna - I LOVED THEM) and then my company changed to United Health Care on July 1, 2001. My surgeon's original fee included 6 months of aftercare - so I am covered until November 2001, then hopefully UHC will pick up the rest of the follow-up. I am hoping for NO problems with them, but we all know how that goes. Good Luck! Karan
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