Question:
any takers?

Can we form an association, alliance or group so that we may purchase "GROUP" medical insurance, such as Aetna, Cigna or one of the others that covers WLS? I would be willing to pay my full premium, plus help with any administrative costs required. I dont even know if we can do this or if anyone is interested?    — Laura S. (posted on November 14, 2000)

January 9, 2001
hi, I think that would be such a good thing to do and would definitly be interested.Now to only find out if it is legal. Will Keep checking to see if anyone else post to your idea!
   — CALIGIRL T.

January 9, 2001
This could be done, I think. In Kentucky there is a law that clubs cannot be formed for the sole purpose of insurance. However, a WLS club, that emphasizes the bond between members should be fine and members could participate in the purchase of group health insurance so long as you can find a company who would underwrite it.
   — jeff P.

January 31, 2001
I think this is a fantastic idea! Let me know.
   — toscamaddox

February 1, 2001
Count me in! I have been beating my head against brick walls trying to find a secondary insurance company. Agents are down right rude when you ask about obesity exclusions. I live in Washington State, does that make a difference? Please keep me informed. Thanks!
   — Stephanie S.

February 15, 2001
I am fighting my first denial. If it fails, I would love to participate. Maybe the guy at www.obesitylaw.com would research it? Heck he could even setup a separate company to sell it to us.
   — [Anonymous]

February 15, 2001
the last post was mine. I said no to the anonymously part? go figure?
   — Mike M.