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Which plan of either Aetna or United covers the surgery for the sleeve? I'm getting so discouraged, I don't feel like I'll ever be able to get this weight off of me.

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You need to look at each specific plan which you would be on whether it is covered. I know that a coworker has UHC and she was approved easily. I have Aetna and I hear everything has to be down exactly as they want it. VSG is covered 100% under my husband's plan, but I will be paying a program fee. Most people who have Aetna, I assume, don't have as good of coverage as I. Check each plan specifically.

Good luck,

Cheryl

Which plan of either Aetna or United covers the surgery for the sleeve? I'm getting so discouraged, I don't feel like I'll ever be able to get this weight off of me.

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I have United and they covered it.

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Each plan is different. I have UHC and it covers all three procedures. The plan I have required that I complete six months of doctor supervised diet and exercise. Psych evaluation. I was just approved and my surgery date is March 7th.I know someone that has UHC and their plan required a five year weight history. I use to have Aetna but the plan I had truely was not a good plan. Didn't cover didly. So look closely and carefully at each one. I personally would choose UHC over Aetna any day. But to each his own.

Deb

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