Question:
Where can i get a list of co-morbities?..worried about insurance approval.

   — Janice C. (posted on November 22, 2003)

November 22, 2003
You can find a great list here at OH http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/m-ins-lettermn.phtml its a letter of medical necessity that lists many of the common comorbids. Good luck!
   — [Deactivated Member]

November 23, 2003
You probably need to ask your insurance, although most are notorious for not giving a straight answer. However, some may recognize some co-morbidities and not others. Mine (BCBS AL) only recognizes hypertension if it's uncontrolled, and it does not recognize joint pain or arthritis at all. Also, I have to have a bmi of 40 or greater, or a bmi of 35 or greater with the recognized co-mobidities, for 2+ years. My bmi is 38 and my blood pressure fluctuates, but I don't know if it can be considered uncontrolled. I don't even want to think about having uncontrolled hypertension for 2 years, or gaining 11 pounds and maintaining it for 2 years...that's downright dangerous. So I'm looking at a home equity loan...
   — Le P.

November 23, 2003
Sharon Brittain has a large list of co-morbs on her 1st or 2nd website. It is a really good list, and I used it. Hope this helps!!
   — bufordslipstick