Guest guest Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 first of all, what kind of insurance do you have?? 10-21-03 332-270-anything under 250 at this point i just want to stupid scale to move again LOL LapRNY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 first of all, what kind of insurance do you have?? 10-21-03 332-270-anything under 250 at this point i just want to stupid scale to move again LOL LapRNY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 In a message dated 1/22/2004 2:30:52 PM Eastern Standard Time, erin@... writes: Value Care Most of the insurance companies say that! how many times have you been denied? have you checked out obesityhelp.com for help on this matter, i think you can even get ideas for appeal letters that might help you out. DONT GIVE UP!! that is what the insurance companies want you to do, then they know you are not serious. so DONT GIVE UP 10-21-03 332-270-150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 In a message dated 1/22/2004 2:30:52 PM Eastern Standard Time, erin@... writes: Value Care Most of the insurance companies say that! how many times have you been denied? have you checked out obesityhelp.com for help on this matter, i think you can even get ideas for appeal letters that might help you out. DONT GIVE UP!! that is what the insurance companies want you to do, then they know you are not serious. so DONT GIVE UP 10-21-03 332-270-150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 Hi, I am trying to get my insurance to cover surgery. I have been denied many times yet I am over 100 lbs overweight. Does anyone have a suggestion? Should I appeal? How many people have been denied then won the appeal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 Hi, I am trying to get my insurance to cover surgery. I have been denied many times yet I am over 100 lbs overweight. Does anyone have a suggestion? Should I appeal? How many people have been denied then won the appeal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 Hi, I have Value Care and IHC. I believe they are both HMO's. When you read about the allowed services. They do NOT allow surgery for weight loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 Hi, I have Value Care and IHC. I believe they are both HMO's. When you read about the allowed services. They do NOT allow surgery for weight loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 erin, fight 'em fiercely! give 'em all the documentation from specialists, prescription receipts, 'remind' them of the NIH consensus... on asbs.org they also offer literature. check your policy regarding the appeals process & go for it! lori h. > Hi, > > I am trying to get my insurance to cover surgery. I have been denied > many times yet I am over 100 lbs overweight. Does anyone have a > suggestion? > > Should I appeal? How many people have been denied then won the appeal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 erin, fight 'em fiercely! give 'em all the documentation from specialists, prescription receipts, 'remind' them of the NIH consensus... on asbs.org they also offer literature. check your policy regarding the appeals process & go for it! lori h. > Hi, > > I am trying to get my insurance to cover surgery. I have been denied > many times yet I am over 100 lbs overweight. Does anyone have a > suggestion? > > Should I appeal? How many people have been denied then won the appeal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 Hi all, I am working on insurance issues, as I finally had to stop working even part time as a reading teacher. My last day was this past Friday. An emotional day, but I still don't think it has sunk in yet! Since I was only part time, I do not have long term disability with my school district. I do receive Soc. Sec. Disability already and do have Medicare. Does anyone have a supplemental plan with Medicare? I may be able to qualify for Medicaid in a few months, but we will see. I still want to make sure I have all the coverage as possible, as I could be needing back surgery down the road. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Smiles, a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 a No help from me on the insurance issues, but wanted to let you know I am thinking of you are this difficult time. I am glad you stopped working. I also know how hard it is to give up something you love, but my guess is that you will find something that allows you to help others, but on your own time table when you feel up to it. Hugs, laurie > Hi all, > I am working on insurance issues, as I finally had to stop > working even part time as a reading teacher. My last day was this past > Friday. An emotional day, but I still don't think it has sunk in yet! > Since I was only part time, I do not have long term disability with my > school district. I do receive Soc. Sec. Disability already and do have > Medicare. Does anyone have a supplemental plan with Medicare? I may > be able to qualify for Medicaid in a few months, but we will see. I > still want to make sure I have all the coverage as possible, as I could > be needing back surgery down the road. Any thoughts would be > appreciated. > > Smiles, > a > > > Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein > are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail > is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their > responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with > their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > > Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is > automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 Hi a Do you have both Medicare parts A and B? Since I don't make much money, the state pays for my Medicare part B premiums. Maybe your state has that program available too. Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 Darlene, I do have both Medicare parts A and B. I am currently working with a social worker and we are trying to get my Medicare premiums paid for. He knows about Medicare and Medicaid, like how to obtain them, but not what they will cover and if I should need additional assistance. Thanks for your response. Smiles, a On Tue, 15 Nov 2005 02:31:19 EST DarleneASP@... writes: Hi a Do you have both Medicare parts A and B? Since I don't make much money, the state pays for my Medicare part B premiums. Maybe your state has that program available too. Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 Laurie, Thanks for your support. I know you know what this is like. I know I should have stopped sooner, but with working only 2 1/2 hours vs full time, I thought I could do it. It was such a hard decision, even though I knew what I should do. The four hospital stays since July should have been my warning sign! :-) I am taking awhile to recoup and then would like to start volunteering, when I have my good days, at the school and with various organizations. I know I have to remember to pace myself! My first order of business is to clean my apartment. I have let that slide. :-) How have you been doing lately? Smiles, a On Mon, 14 Nov 2005 17:41:06 -0500 Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> writes: a No help from me on the insurance issues, but wanted to let you know I am thinking of you are this difficult time. I am glad you stopped working. I also know how hard it is to give up something you love, but my guess is that you will find something that allows you to help others, but on your own time table when you feel up to it. Hugs, laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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