BIG Insurance upset

[Havasumoma 250]

Trying not to stress.

I had my pre-op yesterday and it was all systems go for December. Today they tell me they must drop me as a client because I have Medicare as a secondary insurance carrier.

Has anyone else run into this?

What did it take to get into another program/surgeon?

Pre-op, 61 YRS, 5'5"

HW 247, CW 223, BMI 37

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444]

I wish I had helpful information, but all I can offer is a good wish for finding a solution.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

drop me as a client because I have Medicare as a secondary insurance carrier.

@@Havasumoma

first off, medicare is considered your primary insurance

then..........if you have other ins., its your secondary

ie i have BCBS from my employer

or am i mistaken and you mean your docs office doesn't accept medicare?

make phone calls, find another place that does take medicare

call other docs offices

you won't end up with doc you initially wanted

might take a lot of research - but don't give up

you should be able to fix this

never give up!!!!

good luck

kathy

[Havasumoma 250]

I'm saying I have it for hospital. I've had it for 15 years and never used it. The office I was working with isn't medicare approved or contracted or whatever.

Pre-op, 61 YRS, 5'5"

HW 247, CW 223, BMI 37

[Ebony Rose 133]

Why can they just drop you as a client? I'm confused on what Medicare is in America?

Wish it was simpler for you, fingers crossed you'll find an even better surgeon.

Edited October 20, 2016 by Ebony Rose

[QueenOfTheTamazons 634]

Find another surgeon. There are good ones that accept medicare.

HW 385 SW 359 Sleeved 10/5/16

[GBaygurl 29]

Does Medicare cover bariatric surgery? If you just have part A for hospital than ur employer insurance would be ur primary. So the doctor shouldn't be dumping you since ur primary should pay

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[Fignewton 4]

I'd heard insurance won't cover after the age of 60, but I'm not sure, it's just what I've heard. I'm so sorry. I hope you get what you need soon.

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[ProudGrammy 8,322]

must drop me as a client because I have Medicare as a secondary insurance carrier.

@@Havasumoma

hey bud

so................what is going on with surgery??

did you find another dr who has accepted you as a patient??

what are results?

are you waiting for approval??

do tell, inquiry minds want to know!!!

thinking of you

hope things work out

good luck

fingers and toes crossed

huggggs

kathy

[Havasumoma 250]

Aww, you're so sweet to wonder. Did endoscopy and colonoscopy last week and sleep study this week.next week I'll concentrate on finding a new doctor. I might go to Mexico at this rate. Really want this done by the end of the year.

Pre-op, 61 YRS, 5'5"

HW 247, CW 223, BMI 37

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

endoscopy and colonoscopy last week, sleep study this week

@@Havasumoma

glad you are being proactive

finishing requirements/procedures/hoop jumping

you are aces

WLS in states or in Mexico??

hope one or the other is does sooner than later

please write back

inquiry minds want to know

take care

good luck

kathy

[Havasumoma 250]

Thanks Kathy

Next week I'll start making calls and get things moving forward again.

Pre-op, 61 YRS, 5'5"

HW 247, CW 223, BMI 37