Hannah55 79 Posted February 13, 2013 Because I don't have any life threatening issues.my BMI is over 50 but I am otherwise healthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntingnurse 510 Posted February 13, 2013 Yes you do... Your BMI is 50. They need to get their heads out of their butts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hannah55 79 Posted February 13, 2013 They will be sending a letter the details. I will appeal their decision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplejaxgirl 135 Posted February 13, 2013 Sorry to hear this, some insurance only require bmi over 40 with no co-morbidities. Hope you get some clarity and answers soon. Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted February 13, 2013 BMI is over 50 - otherwise healthy. Hannah55 sorry insurance denied you you MUST appeal!!!! if they still deny you - i think you can still appeal one more time just because you don't have an official "co-morbity" yet - having BMI over 50 is very unhealthy the insurance company seems to want to wait til you are "officially" sicker, with a co-morbitity before they will help you its so frustrating to you, upsetting i think "all of us sleevers" are upset with the crazy insurance companies - the "trouble" that some have to deal with to be ok'd by ins. its just their rules/requirements to be covered for WLS you must stand up and fight for yourself - no one else will good luck wish you the best Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThikNjuCee 65 Posted February 13, 2013 omg! what insurance do you have? thats crazy. please appeal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teetani 25 Posted February 13, 2013 Please appeal!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hannah55 79 Posted February 14, 2013 Medicaid. Yes I'm going to appeal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ignats639 83 Posted February 15, 2013 DEFINATELY APPEAL!!! sorry for the caps - got a little excited there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites