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Yes, have doctor document the skin issues, and Tricare is known to cover at least a panniculectomy, removal of the skin, they might not cover a full abdominoplasty with muscle tightening, but you have enough need to go for a consult and get the PS opinion on what he can do and what documentation he can submit for coverage.
I have Lipedema and Lymphedema. I also have a passion for Obesity and Health Insurance Advocacy.
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I've only heard of people having to wait 5 years to be covered. Even if they tried to say WLS is a pre-existing it should not go back 11 years!
I have Lipedema and Lymphedema. I also have a passion for Obesity and Health Insurance Advocacy.
Blog: born2lbfat.com Facebook: Born2lbFat Twitter: @born2lbfat
That looks pretty thorough, weight/height, and discussion of diet plan!
I have Lipedema and Lymphedema. I also have a passion for Obesity and Health Insurance Advocacy.
Blog: born2lbfat.com Facebook: Born2lbFat Twitter: @born2lbfat
My story of WLS, Lymphedema and Lipedema is currently on the home page and here! You won't want to miss it!
I have Lipedema and Lymphedema. I also have a passion for Obesity and Health Insurance Advocacy.
Blog: born2lbfat.com Facebook: Born2lbFat Twitter: @born2lbfat
I just found your post as I am also looking at a DS with FEPBLUE (Standard). Did you ever get any information?
My husband's job was eliminated-COBRA ends in August. We're being told that I cannot get coverage through any of the major insurance companies because I've had WLS. I had Roue-en-Y in Oct of 2001--no complications-have just kept of 130 lbs for 11 years. Had a full physical this month. No prescription meds-no health problems other than borderline high cholesterol and I was told to take OTC krill oil to bring it down, not RX statins.
Would I have the surgery again? Yes-just wish I had known this would be one of the results. If you don't disclose the surgery and they find out they drop you anyway.
Now I go into temporary insurance until January and pray that Obamacare kicks in.
Nicki
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