Question:
Does anyone have any information about the appoval process?

I've noticed that Kaiser Permanente has different criteria and requirements depending on where they are. Northern Cal has a set of rules, So. Cal- a different set, and other states, a whole different set of requirements. I am trying to have the surgery performed w/ Kaiser (my carrier), but would like to know what I am up against....please email me or post here with any information....no matter how small. Thanks    — Dannielle K. (posted on September 22, 1999)

September 26, 1999
I'm processing through the Kaiser protocol right now in Oregon. Their criteria are very strict up here and as I understand it - Kaiser surgeons do the actual surgery, rather than contract it out. I think we'll be seeing more of this from Kaiser as recent financial losses from contracting out have resulted in them closing a large number of clinics in the south and east and in Texas and in making a policy to do more of their own procedures in house. Just a point of interest. My PCP has ordered the forms to be submitted to the Kaiser decision panel so I'm just waiting. I'll be glad to post any new info I get or if I get a decision. Connie in Oregon
   — Connie H.