Insurance ?- 3-5 year weight history
B. Wilson
on 3/24/08 11:55 pm - IN
on 3/24/08 11:55 pm - IN
As I was going through my packet and my medical records, I had a question about the 3 or 5 year weight history.
I have documentation that my BMI was over 40 3 & 5 years ago. However, I have been dieting off and on over those years and my weight has fluctuated a bit. Sometimes its under 40, but never under 35.
I have Aetna insurance and here its what it says "
Presence of severe obesity that has persisted for at least the last 2 years, defined as any of the following:
- Body mass index (BMI)* exceeding 40; or
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BMI* greater than 35 in conjunction with any of the following severe co-morbidities:"
Do you think I will have a problem getting approved if my weight has fluctuated under 40 BMI when on a diet?
I was worried about the samething and was in the exact same situation as you, and got my approval last week. :) But I also have different insurance which is UHC. Instead of sending in one weight for each year, I sent in my highest weight of that year. So my highest weight no matter what month for each year. Good Luck