Question:
I am in the process of writing letter to my insurance co....help!!

Hi...I am trying to put together a letter to send to my insurance company and need help figuring out what should be in the letter. If anyone can send me some samples, I'd really appreciate it. My email address is [email protected]    — Giovanna G. (posted on March 25, 2002)

March 25, 2002
Have you been denied? If so, the only thing that should be in your letter is information that would answer the reasons you were denied. If you were denied because of incomplete information, your doctor should correct that. Make sure the doctor's office gave them the right codes and all the documentation the insurance company wants to approve the surgery.
   — garw

March 25, 2002
hi how are you doing ? i emailed you a copy of my appeal letter that i sent to medicaid and i really think it will help i was approved in less then 2 weeks and i have heard medicaid usually denies first. the letter is made to fit my specefic health problems so you will have to change it to fit yours. well e mail me if you have any questios . I am scheduled to have surgery on april the 16 and i think the letter helped me get approved so easily thank tina kerns
   — Tina K.

March 25, 2002
I just finished a letter to my insurance company. This is my first attempt to get approved and I basically wanted them to know who I was as a person. I walked them through a day in the life of me. From the minute I get up until I fall into bed at night. I told them all of the things that are hard for me to do, and how I feel looked down upon by other people. I also included lots of info about my family history. My husband was considering writing a letter as well, so the insurance company could see my situation from his perspective. Hope this helps you and I wish you the best of luck.
   — Sara N.

March 25, 2002
Hi Giovanna: My suggestion is to write a letter that deals with the physical/emotional/vocational/social problems that you are experiencing as a result of your weight. Include such things (if they are applicable) as stress incontinence, lack of mobility, breathing difficulties, gallbladder problems, sadness, depression, lack of a social life, etc. ALSO, include any and all attempts at losing weight in the past, name programs, the amount lost and the following weight gain...I think these things will help them understand the medical necessity for the surgery. Good luck, let me know how it all works out for you. Regards, Ann [email protected]
   — Ann B.