United healthcare community plan NJ

[mcplu28 16]

Anyone have the Medicaid, United healthcare community plan in New Jersey?

Just wondering if they cover the sleeve surgery!

Also and did you have to do a supervised diet?

[MrsGibson711 10]

I have that plan in Ohio and they required the supervised diet. I am 5 days post op

[merry1126 42]

I have the plan in NY here is the policy about bariatric surgery

https://www.unitedhealthcareonline.com/ccmcontent/ProviderII/UHC/en-US/Assets/ProviderStaticFiles/ProviderStaticFilesPdf/Tools%20and%20Resources/Policies%20and%20Protocols/Medical%20Policies/C&S/bariatric_surgery_CS.pdf

[libbyyum 9]

I had wellcare and had 5o switch to horizon nj health found a dr that takes it in hudson co... my dr said i dnt need the 6 months but depends on ur weight bmi n medical issues

[momfromjersey22 403]

I have it and yes the covered the surgery. It was a 6 month process.

[Beautifulblue 5]

I have in Tn crossing finger for approval using as a secondary with Cigna paperwork submitted Monday 6/8/15????