Anyone With Uhc

[sam1017 0]

Has anyone that has UHC not have to do the 6 months diet thing?

[sam1017 0]

Has anyone that has UHC not have to do the 6 months diet thing?

Hello anyone out there. Plz answer my question. Please!!!

[TreehouseLady 11]

I have UHC and did not have to wait 6-months...

[Scooterbug 13]

My wife and I have a UHC Options PPO plan...we were required to do a 6 month diet.

[mufasas-mom 170]

I have UHC Choice Plus program and had to do the 6 month diet. it's good, as you get time to really think about the surgery and how it will affect you for the rest of your life - it gives you time to do your homework, to work on eating slower and work on any eating issues you may have. I already cut my food in half automatically - and I am quite satisfied with that. Already been logging all my food into myfitnesspal - and keeping at 1200 a day or lower. My last appointment is Aug. 1 - then we submit to UHC and set the surgery date.....

I was happy to have the 6 months - it gave me time to really learn about this tool - it went by pretty quickly too.....

good luck.

[TreehouseLady 11]

Although I did not have to go through what others are referring to as a 6-month waiting period, I've been in the process of LB diagnostic tests (sleep study 2 nights, full cardiac workup, MRI's, sonogram AB, X-Rays and BL's) for over 14-months -- yes, 14 months -- all spread out due to various reasons out of my control. Several Pre-Authorizations and multiple chronic health issues plus a change in insurance right in the middle of the process. I agree with the others about taking the time to learn as much as possible during the wait period as there is much to know about the various aspects of choosing the band. Feel free to contact me directly. All the best!

[sam1017 0]

I have UHC and did not have to wait 6-months...

Are you in Louisiana?

[sam1017 0]

I have UHC and did not have to wait 6-months...

Also what was ur BMI?

[Heathermarie0407 67]

I did.

When I was researching I found that it was a new requirement for most UHc plans.

It really isn't that bad! Honestly it flies by.

[mufasas-mom 170]

SAM017 - it doesn't matter where you live - it's all about your employer and what bariatric options they selected for your insurance benefits. Nobody on these forums can answer your questions with 100% accuracy unless they have the same insurance plan and work at the same company.

general rule for most insurance companies is BMI over 40 or BMI under 40 with 1 or 2 co-morbidities (ie diabetes, hypertension, etc).

the only way to get answers is to call the phone number on the back of your insurance card and ask about bariatric surgery coverage, then ask about requirements.

[rms171 3]

I have UHC in NJ and was told by my physician there is a 6-month diet period.

[MandaElaine 20]

I have UHC and had to do a 6 month diet plan.

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[jen_1381 446]

UHC has tons of plans. My plan is specific to Georgia Pacific (the company) and I did not have to do any pre-op diet. It varies by plan though.

[everlag 18]

SAM017 - it doesn't matter where you live - it's all about your employer and what bariatric options they selected for your insurance benefits. Nobody on these forums can answer your questions with 100% accuracy unless they have the same insurance plan and work at the same company.

general rule for most insurance companies is BMI over 40 or BMI under 40 with 1 or 2 co-morbidities (ie diabetes' date=' hypertension, etc).

the only way to get answers is to call the phone number on the back of your insurance card and ask about bariatric surgery coverage, then ask about requirements.[/quote']

Hi, I have a question. I just called uhc twice, spoke with benefits and eligibility dept and both reps stated that only requirement it BMI over 35 with comoridity or BMI over 40. As much as I would love to believe that, I'm struggling to. Any suggestions on how else to verify requirements? TIA

[TriciaLN 177]

Hi' date=' I have a question. I just called uhc twice, spoke with benefits and eligibility dept and both reps stated that only requirement it BMI over 35 with comoridity or BMI over 40. As much as I would love to believe that, I'm struggling to. Any suggestions on how else to verify requirements? TIA[/quote']

I have UHC and I did not have to wait the 6 months. Only thing they required was a Phycologist visit and a Bmi over 35. Ohhh and a 5 year documentation of being over weight.