Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Humana national pos open access.



Recommended Posts

I'm new to this forum and just met with my surgeon today. Anyone use this insurance for their surgery?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am disabled and I have humana Medicare. I had my bypass on March 9th. I went to doctor on first feb. Had psy evaluation on feb 17 surgery on Mar 9th.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Is this Humana Medicaid?





No this is through my employer.


Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm getting so much conflicting information. I call and every person I speak to tells me something different. I was just told by a Humana rep that they do not cover the sleeve just the bypass and the band. And she told me i need a 6 month diet assisted plan not 4 like I was originally told.
Should I call my surgeons office and let him know this? I just don't want to get to the end and be denied bc I didn't do something or get a bill for a procedure that isn't covered.


Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I don't understand that because I didn't go through non of that. I only had to lose 20 lbs. I lost 13. They had approved me before I lose anything. Let your Dr. Take the lead and get the approval for you. Sometime your health and weight plays a factor

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I don't understand that because I didn't go through non of that. I only had to lose 20 lbs. I lost 13. They had approved me before I lose anything. Let your Dr. Take the lead and get the approval for you. Sometime your health and weight plays a factor


When I met the surgeon yesterday he gave me a list of requirements needed by my ins company which was the recommendation and clearance from my pcp, meet with a psychologist, meet with a nutritionist, and 4 months of a documented physician assisted diet. He didn't say I had to lose weight but I could not gain anything from my initial weigh in with him.
My bmi is 43 plus I do have high blood pressure high cholesterol and I was prediabetic but I'm normal range now. Idk. I'm gonna call the office tomorrow and see if they've heard this before about my insurance.


Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×