Question!

[Thenewmrssmith 36]

My insurance company requires a 3 month monitored weight loss program within the past 12 months. I saw my Dr in March and in April. My doctor said next month is my last visit. Does that make sense? Shouldn't I be seeing him until June?

[asmaclare 38]

Depending on how your program works you could be referred to see the surgeon before that. I don't think the insurance company really cares about when you see the surgeon. The 3 month monitored diet is just so that they can say you are committed to the process. (And you're lucky some insurance companies require 6 or 9 months!) Some doctors, though, won't even refer to the surgeon until after you've completed that requirement too because they may also want to know that you're committed.

[asmaclare 38]

Just ask your PCP or weight management doctor!

[xsammy 27]

Most insurance companies count calendar months--my 6 month diet started on Feb 13 and I will be done July 1, even though that's technically only 4 1/2 months.

[beba238 123]

March- month 1

April- Month 2

May - Month 3

Thats how they do it. My insurance required 6 months and i started in April and finished in Sept