Question:
How long after I get Pacificare

Insurance should I wait before I try to get approval for Gastric Bypass,I have medi-cal right now and the Drs at UCDMC are giving me the run around,they told me there was a 2 year wait and then today a 3 year wait and a few weeks ago only waiting until February,they said if I had a different insurance or self-pay I could get in in Feb. Thta is discrimanting against the poor in my opinion. I don't really have the money to pay for health insurnace,But I need this so bad. and since Pacificare does cover the surgery,I guess I can pay a little over a $140 a month until I get approved. But this is so unfair for people who can't afford it to have to do. Any answers would be appreciated...Thanks!    — Brandy P. (posted on June 26, 2001)

July 2, 2001
Good luck getting approved I have been battling them seven months.
   — Angie H.

July 2, 2001
Hi, I have Pacificare HMO - and was approved within 3 weeks. My pcp wrote a letter of request and I sent a two page letter outlining my weight from age 5 to recent & problems,pills I had taken, doctors names, OA, gastric bubble, hypnosis, TOPS, weight watchers, deal a meal - the list goes on. I had my surgery on Feb. 13th. Good luck to you.
   — connie m