Changing insurances

[ElizabethO 4]

Has anyone successfully switched insurances to find one that does cover WLS? Mine through my work does not. I know if I switch the monthly payment will go up, but I thought it might be worth it.

[WalkOnWaking 139]

I did just that for 2015.

My husband and I are both employed full-time and its less expensive for us each to get our own health policy with our own employer.

My employer's health insurance policy did not cover WLS, but hubby's did. We discovered this last December, so we both enrolled in HIS coverage (me as his dependent).

In going over our benefits for 2016, we went back to our own policies. BUT, good news, both employers now cover WLS. So coworkers and their families can now be covered.

Glad I didn't wait a year tho!

Edited December 24, 2015 by WalkOnWaking

[ElizabethO 4]

Well neither of ours covers it so I have been shopping around trying to just find insurance that will. However, I'm so new to this so I don't even know where to begin.

[MillieBug 2]

Cigna covers bariatric surgery and "extreme skin removal." I was informed on another thread that United Healthcare also does, depending on the plan. I'm guessing no matter what insurance, it depends on the plan. I was in a thread earlier where people were discussing this, I'll try to find it for you. Beat of luck to you!!

[ElizabethO 4]

Thanks for your help. We have decided to go to Mexico with Dr. A. It's so much cheaper there and after doing so much research and talking with the Dr. I feel 100% comfortable this is the right direction.

[Brettnbeth 7]

I am also going with dr A in Mexico. When is your surgery Elizabeth0?