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I have UHC and was required to do 6 month weight monitoring, psych eval, letter from PCP supporting the surgery and meeting with dietician. Once everything was done and submitted, the approval came within a few days. I was okay with the 6 month wait cause it forced me to make sure that the surgery was best for me.

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I was given the green light about 7 months ago. I started the process and paid a ton of money in appointment and medicine. Yesterday was my surgery day August 24th but about a week before I was contacted by the health insurance that they were not going to pay for the surgery. I was on the phone daily even until yesterday trying to get my approval done but nothing was done. Emotionally Ibeen a mess and in all honesty to the point were I was feeling like if I was going to have a stroke. This insurance company is the worst I have ever seen. How can they play with your emotions, approve and then chose to say they wont pay for it 7 months of the most stupid process I have ever seen. At this point I am here seven months later and a day after my surgery appointment stress and with no operation. At this point I am in contact with a lawyer to take them to court for all the money I spent, time I took off and emotional issue I now deal with thanks to this company. To you moving forward I tell you to get as much in writing from them. This company all is does is charge your monthly fee for a insurance that they do not want to then pay for services. After researching I found out that they have a huge lawsuit in federal court. I have reach out to that same lawyer to see if they will represent me also.

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