Question:
5 Months Post Op- Where can I get health insurance?

I have been declined for health insurance until I am 5 years post-op. I am only 14 months post-op (lost 160 lbs) I had been denied before for being too heavy, and now that I've done something about it I'm being denied again.    — Ginger P. (posted on May 4, 2003)

May 4, 2003
Are you being denied from your health insurance through where you or your husband work? Or are you trying to get a private policy?
   — Kim L.

May 4, 2003
If you're being denied, I assume it's an individual policy you're applying for. I'm in the same boat. My employer allowed my group insurance policy to be cancelled and I tried to get individual coverage and was told exactly what you were. Not for 5 years. Ironic isn't it that when I tried to get an individual policy when I was MO I was denied because I was MO and now that I'm almost at goal, I still can't get insurance. The only way to do it is through a group policy. I'm waiting for my employer to get around to it. Very frustrating.
   — KelBurt