Question:
Is anybody going through the insurance preocess with Kaiser Norther Ca?

I am about to send in the paperwork friday for the approval process, is there anyone out there that is currently going through this process with kaiser norther ca. that could give me some pointers?    — AliciasMommy (posted on November 28, 2001)

November 28, 2001
Tiara, I don't have the answer to your question. I have only one more appt and then I should be ready for my file to be sent to the "committee" for approval. What paperwork are you going to send in? Is Colleen Crumb your wls coordinator? I am trying to go to PB too. I read so much about them and really, really, want them to do the surgery. Good Luck on your approval process, and I'll keep you in my prayers. Keep me posted. Thanks, Joani
   — J V.

November 28, 2001
Just a note about Kaiser...there is a form your PCP has to fill out (he/she can find it online through Kaiser) to get the approval process going. Patients don't send their own paperwork in...the PCP takes care of that. Mine included that online surgery form that my PCP and I filled out together, results of my sleep apnea test, my psych evaluation, records of my 10-week Health Lifestyles and Weight Management classes, and I also included a 2 page letter from myself which outlined my past diet attempts and a general history of my other co-morbidities and why I wanted the surgery. Make sure you give your PCP your own letter to the "committee" to include in your file. Also, Kaiser decided who will go to San Diego (instead of So. San Francisco), and it totally depends on PB's schedule and the number of people ahead of you that have been waiting to be scheduled. When I was approved on Sept. 13th, I was told there were approximately 200 people ahead of me to be scheduled for the RnY surgery. I'll be having my surgery in Jan. or Feb. 2002. The approval process takes anywhere from "three weeks to three months". Mine took close to three months. I know the numbers aren't great to hear, but be patient and it will happen for you. Hugs, Joy
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