Healthlink denial

[Lap-help 0]

I need help.. I'm trying to get the lap band surgery.. My doctor contacted healthlink to see what i needed to get covered.. I have everything covered EXCEPT.. They want me twice my ideal weight fr my height?? Has anyone heard of this the doctor even said this is a ridiculous qualification. I'd have to gain 50lbs to be qualified.. I was wondering if anyone has appealed this qualification and what was your outcome.. Also I'd like to hear from people with healthlink in te st. Louis area..

Thanks alot

Nick

[nayttap 4]

That's a new twist I've never heard..............sounds ridiculous.

Every study I've ever read utilizes standardized data such as the BMI, co-morbidities, and even just 80-100# overweight.

Keep us all informed how you get this overturned or move beyond it..........

Good Luck.

[Lap-help 0]

So far I've been told.. I can either 1. Gain weight 2.finance 3. Appeal which I plan todo.. Nothing seems to hopeful at this point. I've also not been on supervised diet for 5 yrs but she said that can be dealt with..