Question:
Is there a specific length of time you need to be over 100 lbs?

I have been at least 50 lbs overweight my entire life. I am currently 105 lbs overweight with a BMI of 36 and co-morbidities of asthma, respiratory insufficiency, joint pain, lower back pain, depression, and carpal tunnel syndrome. I've been 100 lbs overweight for about 9 months and at least 80 lbs overweight for the past two years. Do I need to have been this overweight for longer?    — PT LawMom (posted on March 7, 2001)

March 7, 2001
Since you have comorbids, your BMI has to be 35 or above. I think it depends on your partcular insurance plan how long they want you to be more than 100lbs. overweight.
   — Lisa B.