Guest guest Posted February 20, 2004 Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 write letter and get all the information you can and bombard them with letters and anything you can, call them and acall them and call them. Just bug them to death Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2004 Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 write letter and get all the information you can and bombard them with letters and anything you can, call them and acall them and call them. Just bug them to death Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2004 Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 Did they happen to give you a reason for your denial? Heavenly Scents Candle Company Vickie 523 Dickson Circle Sherman, Texas 75090 website: www.heavenlyscentstx.us e-mail: rasmith@... Re: denied again write letter and get all the information you can and bombard them with letters and anything you can, call them and acall them and call them. Just bug them to death Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2004 Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 Did they happen to give you a reason for your denial? Heavenly Scents Candle Company Vickie 523 Dickson Circle Sherman, Texas 75090 website: www.heavenlyscentstx.us e-mail: rasmith@... Re: denied again write letter and get all the information you can and bombard them with letters and anything you can, call them and acall them and call them. Just bug them to death Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2004 Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 HEY JODIE,I HAVE U. HEALTHCARE ALSO AND I GOT APPROVED THE FIRST TIME.BUT I ALSO HAD SLEEP APNEIA AND THAT HELPED ALOT. BUT IF YOU HAVE A REALLY GOOD DOC. THEY CAN GET YOU APPROVED. I USED DR. BRYAN FREEMAN IN ANNISTON,AL. BOTH HIM AND HIS STAFF ARE GREAT. HE HAS HAD IT DONE AND SOME OF HIS STAFF , SO THEY ALL KNOW WHAT YOU'VE BEEN THROUGH AND ARE GOING THROUGH. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM. PHYLLIS > wondering why im fighting them, the surgery was denied(((TY united > healthcare)))) im bashing my head agianst a wall, so when my HEART > PROBLEM get worse ill take the insurance to the cleaners...what else > can i do > > ty all for listening > jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2004 Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 HEY JODIE,I HAVE U. HEALTHCARE ALSO AND I GOT APPROVED THE FIRST TIME.BUT I ALSO HAD SLEEP APNEIA AND THAT HELPED ALOT. BUT IF YOU HAVE A REALLY GOOD DOC. THEY CAN GET YOU APPROVED. I USED DR. BRYAN FREEMAN IN ANNISTON,AL. BOTH HIM AND HIS STAFF ARE GREAT. HE HAS HAD IT DONE AND SOME OF HIS STAFF , SO THEY ALL KNOW WHAT YOU'VE BEEN THROUGH AND ARE GOING THROUGH. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM. PHYLLIS > wondering why im fighting them, the surgery was denied(((TY united > healthcare)))) im bashing my head agianst a wall, so when my HEART > PROBLEM get worse ill take the insurance to the cleaners...what else > can i do > > ty all for listening > jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2004 Report Share Posted February 21, 2004 Jodi, Maybe your policy just does not cover it. I too have UHC and mine was approved the first time. What are the reason's they are denying you? They have to tell you why you do not meet their criteria. UHC is actually one of the easiest insurances to get approved by according to my surgeon. If you don't want to post it here, why don't you email me and I will see what I can help you with. I have worked in the insurance industry for almost 10 years now. Dotti Houston, TX Lap RNY 01/07/04 350/301/??? www.drcarlosferrari.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2004 Report Share Posted February 21, 2004 Jodi, Maybe your policy just does not cover it. I too have UHC and mine was approved the first time. What are the reason's they are denying you? They have to tell you why you do not meet their criteria. UHC is actually one of the easiest insurances to get approved by according to my surgeon. If you don't want to post it here, why don't you email me and I will see what I can help you with. I have worked in the insurance industry for almost 10 years now. Dotti Houston, TX Lap RNY 01/07/04 350/301/??? www.drcarlosferrari.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2004 Report Share Posted February 21, 2004 JOdi my friend in weight lost wonderer land. it is a wonder if any of us every get to have surgery I am telling you this because I have fought with my hubbys ins for almost 2 yrs and i finally get the ok not in writting but in words and then i have an infection that needs to be gone first...and thank God for everyone i know in here and my other groups they helped me understand you do not wanty infection going into surgery....well with that said . i am here to let you know appeal appeal and apeal because the more you call the more you talk to your inc people they will see it your way.write a letter to your inc company and ask them what you will need to get it done.have your family doctor write a letter in your behavlf and then send them an appeal letter i have a couple that i got rom others in groups i am in and send them what other things that are wrong with you...then let them send you a NO again then you get your self a lawer then go from there. a good one is at obesitylaw.com denied again > wondering why im fighting them, the surgery was denied(((TY united > healthcare)))) im bashing my head agianst a wall, so when my HEART > PROBLEM get worse ill take the insurance to the cleaners...what else > can i do > > ty all for listening > jodi > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2004 Report Share Posted February 21, 2004 JOdi my friend in weight lost wonderer land. it is a wonder if any of us every get to have surgery I am telling you this because I have fought with my hubbys ins for almost 2 yrs and i finally get the ok not in writting but in words and then i have an infection that needs to be gone first...and thank God for everyone i know in here and my other groups they helped me understand you do not wanty infection going into surgery....well with that said . i am here to let you know appeal appeal and apeal because the more you call the more you talk to your inc people they will see it your way.write a letter to your inc company and ask them what you will need to get it done.have your family doctor write a letter in your behavlf and then send them an appeal letter i have a couple that i got rom others in groups i am in and send them what other things that are wrong with you...then let them send you a NO again then you get your self a lawer then go from there. a good one is at obesitylaw.com denied again > wondering why im fighting them, the surgery was denied(((TY united > healthcare)))) im bashing my head agianst a wall, so when my HEART > PROBLEM get worse ill take the insurance to the cleaners...what else > can i do > > ty all for listening > jodi > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2004 Report Share Posted February 21, 2004 Dotti wrote: > Jodi, > Maybe your policy just does not cover it. I too have UHC and mine > was approved the first time. ============================= I also have United, and it took me a month to get my approval. I only have high blood pressure and acid reflux listed as associated problems, but I have been been treated for heel spurs due to excess weight. I didn't list a terribly large amount of previously tried diets either. I didn't get a letter from my primary, just her verbal okay to me that she thought it was a good idea. It must be your individual policy. I was offered March, and also April, but need time to do certain things. My tentative surgery date is May 17. Janet in Miami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2004 Report Share Posted February 21, 2004 Dotti wrote: > Jodi, > Maybe your policy just does not cover it. I too have UHC and mine > was approved the first time. ============================= I also have United, and it took me a month to get my approval. I only have high blood pressure and acid reflux listed as associated problems, but I have been been treated for heel spurs due to excess weight. I didn't list a terribly large amount of previously tried diets either. I didn't get a letter from my primary, just her verbal okay to me that she thought it was a good idea. It must be your individual policy. I was offered March, and also April, but need time to do certain things. My tentative surgery date is May 17. Janet in Miami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 Jodi Visit all your doctors, ask each of them to write a Letter of MEDICAL NECESSITY to your insurance company, but to give it to you. Take these letters to your surgeon's coordinator to send with their Letter of Medical Necessity for approval. Surgical Weight Loss is a tool to eliminate the other diseases. Dont give up girl. ~~Pat~~ Orlando, FL 252/207/160 BMI 37/ 52 years old LAP-RNY 12/10/03 Wayne English, MD Ft Lauderdale, FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 Jodi Visit all your doctors, ask each of them to write a Letter of MEDICAL NECESSITY to your insurance company, but to give it to you. Take these letters to your surgeon's coordinator to send with their Letter of Medical Necessity for approval. Surgical Weight Loss is a tool to eliminate the other diseases. Dont give up girl. ~~Pat~~ Orlando, FL 252/207/160 BMI 37/ 52 years old LAP-RNY 12/10/03 Wayne English, MD Ft Lauderdale, FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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