Second denial. Ugh! OK, guys, what's next? Gear up for battle? Give up?
I just called UHC and apparently they're taking the "we require 40 BMI; we don't care about 35 with comorbids" seriously. I have a second denial letter heading my way today. Ugh! I am presently at a 38.9 BMI, with comorbids.
Seriously? You're telling me I am not fat enough for this? I wish I could say I have confidence in my surgeons' insurance coordinator's ability to fight for me on this, but I don't at the moment.
What's next?
I have looked on the insurance board and it seems more like folks asking questions than giving advice.
Do I give up? Do I keep fighting? If I keep fighting, what is my angle of attack? Is it time to call Lindstrom's group? Switch surgeons to someone who will tackle this head on? I cannot help but feel that because there are many folks walking in the door of the surgeon's office, I'm receiving minimal support/effort on this, and if they don't make the money with me, they'll make it on the next person. My usual approach is to just take over but this is a topic I know nothing about.
Feeling very lost and defeated at the moment. If I looked as deflated as I feel, I wouldn't need surgery.
Any and all war stories/specific steps of advice are most gratefully welcomed at this point.
Sleeved 6/12/13 - 100 pounds lost to get to goal!
Your BMI is so close to 40... I agree just gain a few more pounds. It will be worth it in the long run because you will get your surgery.
Best of luck to you
That is what I did! Put lots of change in my pockets, didn't empty my pockets!