Question:
Isn't exclusion of obesity surgery coverage an act of discrimination by insurers?

Are we not covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act in such cases? It seems that insurers that exclude obesity surgery while covering other types of surgery are discriminating. Has anyone explored this, and with what outcome? Thank you.    — [Anonymous] (posted on November 9, 2000)

November 9, 2000
To Donna Brandt- Perhaps you misunderstood the question. I am not referring to refusal of insurance coverage. I am referring to exclusion of obesity surgery by an insurer that covers other types of surgery. I am already covered by the insurer- have been for four years. Thank you.
   — [Anonymous]

November 10, 2000
I am fighting the same battle. Take a look at my profile to see what all I am doing to fight back for myself and others.
   — richter454

November 10, 2000
Well I just gave up my fight with the ins companies...I am now self pay with a date of Jan 30th...basically I tried everything everyone suggested...sent 15 page initial letter signed by PCP(to both my ins companies, I have double coverage), sent appeals...flat out "NO" on all...Since my husband handles the benefits for all his employees and three of their employees are obese...tried to change to any ins company in our state that would handle WLS..there was road blocks every where they turned..so they gave up...tried to say I lived out of state..didn't work..talked to Lingstrom..no way with our state.etc.etc.etc....at a point you need to move on and get the surgery done..I know at some point all our fighting is going to help others but I can't sit around and wait any longer...good luck.
   — Debora H.

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