Question:
HOW DO YOU GET STARTED WITH A PPO INSURANCE?

I HAVE HMO ALL MY LIFE. THEY PUT ME THROUGH THE RINGER THIS LAST GO ROUND. I NOW HAVE PPO AND NEED HELP GETTING STARTED. PLEASE EMAIL ME ANY TIME OF THE DAY WITH A RESPONSE.    — [Anonymous] (posted on September 28, 2000)

September 28, 2000
I would start with a doctor that's in the Weight for Life or Bariatric Treatment Center. They have a staff of personel that handles the insurance companies. They know what is required and co-ordinate it all for you.
   — [Anonymous]

September 28, 2000
I would start by calling the PPO with a list of surgeons in hand to see if any of them are in the PPO. If so, make an appointment and go for it! If there aren't any surgeons in your PPO that you are interested in, find out how much you have to pay to go out of network. Good Luck!
   — M B.