Question:
Does anyone know of a good attorney in Minnesota that would fight a denial?

I have been trying to get my Gastric Bypass done and had it scheduled for Jan. 2002, but my insurance company has denied this three times. I am going in for a second opinion and then will need some legal advice to fight the denial. I would appreciate any help.    — rose S. (posted on June 26, 2002)

June 26, 2002
Don't know about Minnesota, but I highly recommend Walter Lindstrom. I retained his services when my insurance denied me. We just had a meeting with the Board of my husband's employer and even though we still don't have an answer, let me tell you, he was AWESOME!!! He presented my case to the Board over a conference call and it was a very strong arguement from the way the request for pre-certification was handled to the way I was treated by the benefits coordinator of the human resources departemnt to the procedure used in denying my request for surgery. He is very knowledgable in obesity laws and takes the time to go over the materials he requests from you to determine if he can be of help to you or not. It may take a while for you to hear from him, but rest assured that he is working hard for you as he is for all the other people who have retained him for help with their appeals. As I mentioned before, we do not have an answer yet, but my husband and I are very glad that we hired him to represent us with my appeal. Just e-mail him with a summary of what has happened and he will contact you to let you know what his services are about and the cost. Much luck to you!!!!
   — Mari T.

June 27, 2002
Rose, I too have heard that Walter Lindstrom is exceptionally good , however, may I suggest going to www.ossgmn.com and posting your inquiry there. That is MN's WLS support group with wonderful men and women who are more than happy to help answer and encourage you to stay strong. Good Luck!
   — Jena C.

June 27, 2002
I'm from MN and know that Walter Lindstrom has been successful in getting denials over turned. An exclusion is a bit harder, but he has done that also. Welcome to the MN group of OSSGMN@Yahoo. We are a very active WLS support group and are 700 plus members strong!
   — ZZ S.