Question:
Anyone get approved from AETNA PPO through AT&T employer ?

I am going through my dad's insurance and would like a surgery date for the summer because I am in college. has anyone had problems or success with aetna and AT&T. I am still young, so do not have very bad co-morbidities, i want to make sure i am approved the first time! Thanks    — Lezlie Y. (posted on March 21, 2002)

March 21, 2002
Hi. I also have AEtna but not through AT&T. I was initially denied because the Lap-Band is considered experimental so my surgeon's office just faxed the paperwork for RNY--my case is "...in review..." whatever that means! I've been told that they are one of the best! I haven't had a problem so far regarding any of the pre-op testing or surgeon's requirements. They do want a documented history of obesity for at least 5 years, a list of dr supervised diets--I think 2 that you have been on for at least three months each, lists of all meds, any serious health conditions and any WL meds. One AETNA rep told me that I would need to send in photos but that person was very, very wrong!!!!! Hope this helps!
   — jenn2002

March 22, 2002
I had Aetna PPO through the state employees of Ohio (my husband's) and they approved mine the first time and in only 2 1/2 weeks. I am schedualed to have an open RNY at the Bariatric Treatment Center in Columbus, Ohio. They did all the insurance work for me and they said the Aetna is one of the easier ones to get approval from. Good luck!
   — Cheryl A.

September 24, 2002
I had AETNA thru AT&T and was approved in 48 hours. I had 2 surgeries, and was approved quickly both times.
   — pabaldwin