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    honeyrider11
    Fairfax, VA
    VSG (03/06/12)
    Member Since: 09/26/11
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    Post Date: 2/7/12 6:00 pm
     I have UnitedHealth. does anyone know if they take there sweet time on a decision? Also if you could send some good vibes my way that would be greatly appreciated,
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    Amy D.
    VA
    RNY (03/13/12)
    Member Since: 07/16/11
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    Post Date: 2/7/12 6:07 pm
    I don't know anything about how long your insurance may take but I'm definitely sending you some good vibes!

            
    HW: 272 lbs. (BMI 49.7)     SW: 237 lbs. (BMI 43.3)    GW: 140 lbs. (BMI 25.6)
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    deactivated member
    Post Date: 2/7/12 6:15 pm
    Good luck! I have UHC and my employer opted out of any kind of WLS so now I have to go self-pay.
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    a18928
    VSG (09/12/11)
    Member Since: 03/18/11
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    Post Date: 2/7/12 6:36 pm
    Hi, I had VA UHC. I got good news the next day. Good luck.
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    honeyrider11
    Fairfax, VA
    VSG (03/06/12)
    Member Since: 09/26/11
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    Post Date: 2/7/12 8:11 pm
    Thank you and congrats!
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    glzgowlass
    VA
    RNY (09/14/11)
    Member Since: 05/16/11
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    Post Date: 2/7/12 6:53 pm
    Sending you vibes from Gainesville!

        
    HW: 218, SW: 204, CW: 150 GW: 112  
     
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    honeyrider11
    Fairfax, VA
    VSG (03/06/12)
    Member Since: 09/26/11
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    Post Date: 2/7/12 7:33 pm
    Thank you neighbor!!
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    worleybird67
    OH
    Member Since: 01/23/12
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    Post Date: 2/7/12 6:58 pm

    I have United Healthcare and was denied on my first attempt.  It took them about a week and a half to make their decision and I finally called and was told it had been denied.  It then took me about 2 weeks after that phone call to get the actual denial letter.  I was denied because according to the insurance my employer has set stipulations that I have to be on medications and uncontrolled on those medications for my hypertension and diabetes and I was not.  The benefit department at my employer is unaware of any such stipulation and I am unable to find anything about it in the summary plan description that I have received from United Healthcare.  The doctor has started me on medications in an attempt to meet these requirements but I am filing an appeal based on the fact that nobody seems to have documentation of the medication requirement and I meet all of the other criteria required.  Good Luck to you with your submission and I will send you good vibes!!!!

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    honeyrider11
    Fairfax, VA
    VSG (03/06/12)
    Member Since: 09/26/11
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    Post Date: 2/7/12 7:36 pm
     Oh goodness that must be so stressful. I hope nothing like that happens to me.keep me posted. 
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    deactivated member
    Post Date: 2/7/12 9:49 pm
    I don't know aobut he insurance ....
    hrt
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    AnneGG
    RNY (07/15/10)
    Member Since: 05/31/10
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    Post Date: 2/7/12 10:11 pm
    Sending good vibes! Good luck!
    Anne
    "What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls the butterfly."

    "Support fosters your growth. If you are getting enough of the right support, you will experience a major transformation in yourself. You will discover a sense of empowerment and peace you have  never before experienced. You will come to believe you can overcome your challenges and find some joy in this world." Katie Jay

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    honeyrider11
    Fairfax, VA
    VSG (03/06/12)
    Member Since: 09/26/11
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    Post Date: 2/8/12 4:22 am
     Thank you!!
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    sfmini
    VSG (03/10/10)
    Member Since: 10/08/09
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    Post Date: 2/8/12 5:04 am
    You need to ask your employer for a copy of the benefit plan, not the summary and you should find your answer there.
    I have UHC and they were very quick to approve, but coverage does depend on the benefit plan selected by your employer.
        
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    honeyrider11
    Fairfax, VA
    VSG (03/06/12)
    Member Since: 09/26/11
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    Post Date: 2/8/12 5:52 am
     Thanks for the tip, I wll do that today!
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    worleybird67
    OH
    Member Since: 01/23/12
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    Post Date: 2/8/12 7:24 am
     In my case the summary plan description (a thick book which explains in detail all of our coverages an important information and terms related to our policy) is our copy of the benefit plan and the only information my employer has in the benefits department.  It explains in detail all coverages and requirements for coverage also.
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    JerseyMom
    Pequannock, NJ
    RNY (01/30/06)
    Member Since: 10/24/05
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    Post Date: 2/8/12 7:26 am
    Hey there!

    I had UHC back in 2006 when I had surgery.  It took exactly 2 weeks from the time I submitted until I was approved for surgery.  I called them every day, twice a day, for a status (my profile details the hell I went through while waiting!).

    My friend had UHC in 2004 when she had WLS and she was approved in 2 days.

    Hopefully 2 weeks is the most you will have to wait!  Sending good vibes your way!!

    Hugs,
    Jersey Mom
      
        
       Height: 5'10"
      Current BMI:     27.5 (Overweight)
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    honeyrider11
    Fairfax, VA
    VSG (03/06/12)
    Member Since: 09/26/11
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    Post Date: 2/8/12 11:30 am
    Thanks Jersey Mom. I just want to bw able to relax again. Thanks for the encouragement. 
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    Just meeeeee
    RNY (02/29/12)
    Member Since: 11/26/09
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    Post Date: 2/8/12 1:00 pm
    Hi, I was told that UHC has 15 days to make a decision after they receive all required paperwork from surgeons office.


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    Valerie G.
    "The OG", OH
    Duodenal Switch (10/31/05)
    Member Since: 11/05/04
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    Post Date: 2/9/12 11:05 am
     After a week, give them a call to make sure they have everything they need, then sit back when you know they're all set.  I got approved in 10 days
    Valerie
    1 year to lose the weight - 5 years maintaining it with the DS
    There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..next to the mashed potatoes
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    honeyrider11
    Fairfax, VA
    VSG (03/06/12)
    Member Since: 09/26/11
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    Post Date: 2/9/12 8:36 pm
     Thanks you!! I can't wait to get that approval!!
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