Larissa P.
That's it - I lost - I have to make a decision
Oct 20, 2008
From HR:
Larissa –
I wanted to give you an update on the decision about coverage of gastric bypass surgery. After serious consideration and negotiation, I have recommended that we offer gastric bypass surgery only where it is mandated by the government. Your requests and shared information was helpful and I appreciate the effort and passion you put into researching the issue. In evaluating the options, I weighed the information you shared, my own research, information from our broker as well as many discussions with the final carriers. However, in looking at the whole plan and offering, my decision for 2009 was that we not cover gastric bypass surgery outside of areas where it is required by law.
I know that you are disappointed and am sorry to deliver this message. If you’d like to discuss this, I’ll be in Denton Wednesday and Thursday or you can reach me by phone today in the office.
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Larissa –
I wanted to give you an update on the decision about coverage of gastric bypass surgery. After serious consideration and negotiation, I have recommended that we offer gastric bypass surgery only where it is mandated by the government. Your requests and shared information was helpful and I appreciate the effort and passion you put into researching the issue. In evaluating the options, I weighed the information you shared, my own research, information from our broker as well as many discussions with the final carriers. However, in looking at the whole plan and offering, my decision for 2009 was that we not cover gastric bypass surgery outside of areas where it is required by law.
I know that you are disappointed and am sorry to deliver this message. If you’d like to discuss this, I’ll be in Denton Wednesday and Thursday or you can reach me by phone today in the office.
So - do I try for Starbucks - rumor has it they don't cover WLS in Texas, either - anyone care to comment on this? Anyone know for sure of ANY Texas employer that covers WLS? Otherwise I put my family in the poorhouse trying to save for Mexico...
I'm going to be completely depressed for a while, I know it hasn't even hit me yet. What an email to come to on a Monday morning.
About Me
Denton, TX
Location
25.1
BMI
Surgery
07/08/2010
Surgery Date
Aug 23, 2007
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