Question:
I have a question about the one year program required by no. cal. Kaiser

   — mlovesh (posted on December 23, 2002)

December 23, 2002
No, to my knowledge it is not required. Alot depends on your BMI with Kaiser. If your BMI is over 50 you should be approved right away. If your BMI is between 40-50 they say they want you to have two co-morbidities (high BP, sleep apnea, etc). My BMI is 45 and i have sleep apnea and high cholesterol and was approved in one week once they got the papers from my PCP. IF you are in the bay area, ask for info from other Kaiser members...my understanding is the process can go much slower if your PCP does not get all the papers in, etc. Good Luck!
   — deespol