Question:
has anyone been approved through aetna without a bmi 35 or more for

5 years.since 2003?    — ravpotter (posted on July 3, 2003)

July 3, 2003
I was recently approved through Aetna HMO and my BMI was under the required 40 at the time of submission. Mind you, not much under, but under nevertheless. I wrote my own personal letter and had my doctor write one as well. He also sent in my medical records. That was about all that they required of me. I was approved about 4 weeks later. Good luck! and keep your head up. Dont stop trying!
   — Sixftmommy

July 3, 2003
I was denied by Aetna last October for not having a BMI greater then 35 with major co-morbidities or over 40 for five years. My BMI for the first two years was over 35, but I didn't have any major co-morbidities, and over 40 the last three years. I had to hire Walter Lindstrom to fight my deniel, which took over seven months. It ended up going to an external review board who overturned it.
   — Robin T.