Question:
Can I switch surgeons after getting approval?

I have aetna hmo and is waiting approval. If I get approved can I switch surgeons and if I get approved for open can I then get approved for lap?    — Christine M. (posted on June 29, 2002)

June 29, 2002
I work for Humana HMO and it doesn't matter with us if someone switches surgeons or the type of surgery. Just so long as the surgeon you are switching to is contracted, and the new surgery you want to have has FDA approval. Open and Lap both have FDA approval, it shouldn't matter at all!
   — Melissa B.

June 29, 2002
I had no problems switching Doctors. I was approved at BTC in IL and then found my Dr. in WI. All I did was called my ins. company (Wausau) and tell them I wanted to switch providers. I was also approved for both open and lap at the same time - ended up having open. Am now 6 weeks post-op down 45 lbs and feeling fantastic. Good Luck!!
   — Mary S.

June 29, 2002
i had gotten approved for one surgeon & then decided to consult with another. he also received approval from my insurance company. when i called my insurance company they said i was free to choose either one of the 2 or any other surgeon i wanted to. good luck!
   — sheryl titone