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State of GA UHC requirements
Feb 19, 2009
United Healthcare HRA and HDHP with the state of GA:To initiate the process, you must call 1-888-936-7246 and ask to speak with someone about the bariatric program.
1. Complete online health assessment at myuhc.com
2. Meet BMI requirements, 40+ or 35-40 with 2 co-morbidities and be over the age of 18.
3. 6 month physician supervised diet.
For 6 consecutive months, you must meet with your PCP. At each visit, your dr. MUST make notes about your
current diet and exercise and must record your weight. They should also note that you visiting in order to monitor your diet and exercise.
4. You must complete a psych evaluation and psych testing. You will be required to either attend support 6 group sessions, or attend 6 counseling sessions, per the drs. recommendation. You should be referred to the behavorial health people, but if if they do not call you within 5 days of your initial call, you can call 877-702-6342. This requirement seems to be changing everyday!
In regards to the drs, right now NO DS SURGEON IN GA IS ALLOWED. They aren't even out of network. According to Maynard's office, he is working on getting on board with them, but it has not happened yet and I have no idea how long it will take. You may have to travel to get your DS.
Drs that I have confirmed are at Johns hopkins and University of MN. I'll make a better list when I get to this step....and if Maynard isn't on board by then.
