Getting a lil bit discouraged....my insurance provider...

[~Proud~Mommy~ 0]

says Bariatric Resource Services (BRS) Not Applicable. :crying: My ppw was just submitted yesterday but now my hopes are down that it won't even get approved! I want this soooo bad and now it looks like it won't even happen but maybe by some miracle from God it will get approved anyway. I have UHC Choice through my hubby's work. MAN!!! :wink1:

[SouthernSleever 228]

This is who I have too and wls is not covered under my plan. I asked the lady on the phone, "Is there anything I can do?" She said, "Write an appeal, have your Dr write an appeal, and just keep appealing." So that's what I'm about to get started on. I'll let you know if I have any progress!

[~Proud~Mommy~ 0]

This is who I have too and wls is not covered under my plan. I asked the lady on the phone, "Is there anything I can do?" She said, "Write an appeal, have your Dr write an appeal, and just keep appealing." So that's what I'm about to get started on. I'll let you know if I have any progress!

Ok thanks, I am going to give them a call just to make sure what I am reading is right

[BandMomsRock 0]

From what I've been reading, it's not totally the insurance company. (Don't get me wrong, as a rule I'm not a big fan of insurance companies.) I have UHC Choice also, and my plan covers the surgery 90% - no appeal necessary. I think it depends on the contract that your employer sets up with the Insurance Company. Our plan was set up to include the sleeve surgery. I think it all comes down to trying to keep costs down how much money the employer is willing to pay for premiums.

[SouthernSleever 228]

Terri's right. Hubby's work didn't choose that to be included but they woman at the insurance said for me to appeal anyway so perhaps there is hope.