HELP!! HAP hmo in michigan any one approved from them

My pcp sent out for the request, it took haqp 4 days to deny me.. i am working on my grievance letter and trying to get letters from my pcp and ob/gyn. I have been trying to go at this alone and am just overwhelmed.. i know nothing abot how to get the insurance to cover this. i have been looking into for years and years as i am sure many others.. has anyone had to deal with HAP hmo do you have any pointers? who else will they accept a letter from to help y chances.. i have got one shot at this grievance and i want to show them with a severe family history or morbid obesity i have a better chance of being struck by lightening then doing this on my own.. i have been at it for the ast 14 years with no luck.. please help me any advice would be greatly appreciated

I have HAP and they paid for my RNY with Dr. Genaw.  You can do this, and you have more than 1 shot.  You have the first level appeal.  They should have sent you a reason why they denied you, which by the way is standard that they will deny you the first time.  If they still deny you after the first appeal, then you have a second level appeal.   So, do not panic.  If you like, you can e-mail me, and I can help you more specifically on your appeal.   There is usually a $1000 co-pay with most policies on the procedures.  Good Luck.  It will happen if you are persistant.  Just do not give up on the first try.     Good Luck.  

I also have HAP HMO...and was denied the first time around. Then my Dr and I both wrote and appeal letter and I was approved. If you have any specific questions don't hesitate to email me either. Belive me...the struggle was worth it!!!

HAP is your typical HMO - Hellish Meanies Organization.  I had two denials before the state overturned their decision.  Remember to be clear and to the point.  I even made the offer of some options (ones I could live with) so show them how serious I was.   Good luck!!