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I just finished up my 3 month requirement for Aetna. I was originally going to try for this year, but am now considering January. I want it done this year, but financially it would be better for next year. I can put my part of the fees in a fsa which will be available Jan 1. My fear is that something will change on my benefits for next year. We get our new benefits summary at the end of the month. I know I will still have Aetna and same deductible but that is all I know. My PCP also mentioned that in the health care reform they are trying to have WLS removed from all policies. Decisions??!!??

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I just finished up my 3 month requirement for Aetna. I was originally going to try for this year, but am now considering January. I want it done this year, but financially it would be better for next year. I can put my part of the fees in a fsa which will be available Jan 1. My fear is that something will change on my benefits for next year. We get our new benefits summary at the end of the month. I know I will still have Aetna and same deductible but that is all I know. My PCP also mentioned that in the health care reform they are trying to have WLS removed from all policies. Decisions??!!??

It seems like I read someplaace that if once you are approved, you can have the surgery for up to 6 months after? I know... I am planing on getting it approved soon, but want to get it done in January... hope no problems with the insurance changing after the first....

I guess if health care reform takes WLS of the menu, Mexico will be making a lot more money! Another job gone over the boarder! Seriously, WLS saves health care money in the long run, it dosn't make sense to take it off the menu.

....just googled this and could find nothing about WLS being removed from benefits...

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I did more research on the health care reform. We are at least safe for next year. I am just waiting on my updates on benefits on oct 20. I don't think that it will be dropped. Keeping my fingers crossed. Keep in touch. Hopefully it goes smooth for both of us

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I did more research on the health care reform. We are at least safe for next year. I am just waiting on my updates on benefits on oct 20. I don't think that it will be dropped. Keeping my fingers crossed. Keep in touch. Hopefully it goes smooth for both of us

Will do!

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