UNITED HEALTH CARE

[CalorieKicker 6]

I just wanted to say that if you have UHC make sure when you talk to your Bariatric resource nurse about qualifications that you ask specifics about the 6 month diet. I was told that I had to do a 6 month consecutive diet by my Insurance advisor at my Surgeons office, but UHC stated 6months in the last 2 years. This will save me 4 months of waiting!!!!

[marley3 8]

I have uhc also. What else does the insurance require of you?

[marleneb 6]

Hello I also have uh community plan and they said and my surgeon also said 6 months supervised . I also have to see a pulmonary doc a nutritionist a phychiatrist a cardiovascular a few others also and u have to see them 2 or 3 times just to rule out any problems. Also have a 5 year history of weight loss diets or programs some people r 2 years mine is five. A medical necessary from your primary some people get it from the nutritionist because they don't have a primanary. Hope this helps a little or alot good luck to ya.

[marley3 8]

Can the 5 year history be with weight watchers or a similar program?

[marleneb 6]

Yes!

[marley3 8]

Thanks!! I feel better about that aspect now!!

[CalorieKicker 6]

I was told i only need psych eval and 6 months of dieting and any other surgeon requirements. I dont need a 5 yr history nut i also am not on the community plan. Im on the compass plan

[marleneb 6]

That's why u don't need what I need your plan is probably better than mine , I'm just thankful for that community plan for even paying for it. ♧

[taweedeegirl 68]

when u are seeing the nutritionist u don't Have to lose weight..just going for 6 months meet qualification..

your surgeon will tell u if u need to lose weight before actual surgery ..

I have UHC through my employer.. not sure what community or compass plans are