First Denial... how do I appeal this time

[Juliamine 0]

I am 35 years old. My BMI is 44%, I have co-morbidities but take medications that are successful. I am pre-diabetic, have sleep apnea, and a strong family history of heart disease related to weight.

My question is, how do I appeal again? I wrote the first appeal letter basically saying I have all these co-morbidities and in the long run the weight will kill me. I got denied on appeal. My insurance requires you be 49% BMI for automatic approval without medical conditions, 40% with.

Do I find a lawyer to help write it? Do I write it myself? Do any of you want to share your appeal letters to give me ideas?

[Tropical.Lover 24]

Lawyer !!!!!!

[RebecaSparkles 247]

Google weight loss surgery appeals lawyers.

Www.wlsappeals.com

I've heard good things about them.

My local bariatric group says to get a lawyer & appeal always. Its cheaper than self pay & you are sure to get coverage if you have complications later. If u give up & go to Mexico you could end up in mucho bills.

allons-y

[Tropical.Lover 24]

Google weight loss surgery appeals lawyers.

Www.wlsappeals.com

I've heard good things about them.

My local bariatric group says to get a lawyer & appeal always. Its cheaper than self pay & you are sure to get coverage if you have complications later. If u give up & go to Mexico you could end up in mucho bills.

allons-y

Get info honey , Thanks !!!!!

[kkkraemer 9]

Contact obesity law they helped me 5 years ago when my lap band was denied I recently converted to the sleeve and luckily didn't get denied this time. They were great with my lap band appeal I didn't really have to do anything they handled everything and best of all it was at no cost to me.

[kw2walker 211]

Also have your primary physican, write a letter on your behalf, if they can show how your health conditions have progressed over they years and can show that will help you long term. With a BMI of 44 you sound like a good candidate.