Humana is changing their surgery requirements 5/1/17

[ashleey921 62]

I called Humana today and the woman gave me the link on the new requirements and changes they will be making for bariatric that will go into effect on 5/1/17. Guess I will have to wait 6 months now smh.

http://apps.humana.com/tad/tad_new/Search.aspx?criteria=bariatric+surgery&searchtype=freetext&policyType=both

Edited March 29, 2017 by ashleey921

[lornasaurusleeve 91]

My previous insurance was 6 months and then at my 6th month my insurance changed with my new job and they required a year [emoji24]. I'm there though. All approved and scheduled for August! It's been a loooooong year and now just waiting for FMLA eligibility at my new job.

[Walter.Sobchak 978]

I am waiting for August as well.
Do you think you will need FMLA?
you might just need a couple days off?
Schedule surgery around a weekend?
I don't know, just a thought.

[lornasaurusleeve 91]

I am waiting for August as well.

Do you think you will need FMLA?

you might just need a couple days off?

Schedule surgery around a weekend?

I don't know, just a thought.

Well I'm a NICU nurse which is 12.5+ hour shifts, (which tend to quickly turn into 14 hour shifts) and I go to all our deliveries and need to be at peak performance physically and mentally, especially if we have to resuscitate a baby. I often help in postpartum too, which is way more physically demanding. I barely have the energy to get through my shifts now. I'm taking three weeks off but having FMLA as a backup in case of complications eases my mind. I'm single and on my own, so have to be prepared to care for myself if something goes wrong. Plus I think I won't have to use as much vacation time.

[Walter.Sobchak 978]

Ah, that makes sense.
I forgot you were a nurse.
I totally understand your thinking now.
Bless your heart for taking care of those little newborns.

[lornasaurusleeve 91]

Ah, that makes sense.
I forgot you were a nurse.
I totally understand your thinking now.
Bless your heart for taking care of those little newborns.

aww thank you! They're lovely, it's a privilege.