Does Anyone Have Umr Insurance Through Uhc

[nikic408 8]

It's called UMR and they are a part of UHC!

[fattymcfatterson 107]

I technichally have UMR, but the network is UHC CHoice plus. Is that what you mean?

[nikic408 8]

You know I'm honestly not sure if it is choice plus. We got this insurance for the first time it honestly confuses me haha. I currently gave the gastric band and need to have it removed due to horrible reflux etc and I am curious to know if anyone has had to do the whole six month pre surg requirements again since I have technically already done it first time around. .

[fattymcfatterson 107]

Your best bet is to get it in WRITING... This is a copy of mine:

UMR’s Guidelines for Weight Loss Program

Here are some of the items we request

• Patient’s current weight, weight, and Body Mass Index (BMI).
  

• If BMI 35-39.9, medical record documentation of clinically serious medical conditions, if any, that have been exacerbated by morbid obesity.
  

• Documentation of participation in and compliance with a physician led multidisciplinary non-surgical program of at least 6 consecutive months in duration within the past 3 years. This includes a low or very low calorie diet, supervised exercise, behavior modification, and support, with possible medication. Actual progress notes are required. Summary letters will not be accepted.
  

• Documentation of a preoperative medical consultation and approval (including thyroid panel with TSH).
  

• Preoperative psychiatric consultation and approval.
  

• Documentation that the surgical program is experienced in obesity surgery, characterized by surgeons experienced with bariatric surgical procedures and a multidisciplinary approach, including:
  

· = Copy of certification of ASMBS (American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery) Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, if applicable.

· = Medical consultation

· = Psychiatric consultation

· = Nutritional counseling

· = Exercise counseling

· = Support group meetings

[nikic408 8]

Great thank you do much for this. I will go online and compare mine. I'm pretty sure it will be the same since its UMR.