Any NY Sleevers with Emblem Health HIP?

[RomAnca 70]

HI all,

Just wondering how long it takes for Emblem Health-HIP to approve and what are the requirements.

[SleeveDreams 29]

Well I have Emblem health GHI in NY and it only took a week. Not sure if HIP would be the same but they're both under emblem health.

[patty0715 185]

I have Emblem Health HIP and it took about 5-6 days for approval. I actually just got my approval yesterday and my surgery is scheduled for May 15 super excited!

[RomAnca 70]

Well I have Emblem health GHI in NY and it only took a week. Not sure if HIP would be the same but they're both under emblem health.

I think GHI is better than HIP. But yea I know they're both Emblem

[RomAnca 70]

I have Emblem Health HIP and it took about 5-6 days for approval. I actually just got my approval yesterday and my surgery is scheduled for May 15 super excited!

Oh wow that's quick. What are their requirements? And how long from 1st consult to now? Best of luck! I can't wait for my surgery date.

Oh and who's your dr? I'm going to see Dr. Merola. New York Presbyterian Queens.

[patty0715 185]

Oh wow that's quick. What are their requirements? And how long from 1st consult to now? Best of luck! I can't wait for my surgery date.
Oh and who's your dr? I'm going to see Dr. Merola. New York Presbyterian Queens.

I started my process in October and Dr. Merola is my doctor also!!!! Follow the sheet he gives you and no problem....I gained 6lbs during the 6 month consults but he said not to worry and he was right. I think he is great!

[patty0715 185]

Oh wow that's quick. What are their requirements? And how long from 1st consult to now? Best of luck! I can't wait for my surgery date.
Oh and who's your dr? I'm going to see Dr. Merola. New York Presbyterian Queens.

Did you just start your process??

[RomAnca 70]

I started my process in October and Dr. Merola is my doctor also!!!! Follow the sheet he gives you and no problem....I gained 6lbs during the 6 month consults but he said not to worry and he was right. I think he is great!

Wow that's 7 months. Yikes. I don't wanna wait that long
My friend used to work for him. So he comes highly recommended.

[RomAnca 70]

Did you just start your process??

I went to his seminar around October last year. Just got insurance so my first consult with him is next Friday.

[RomAnca 70]

Wow that's 7 months. Yikes. I don't wanna wait that long [emoji20]
My friend used to work for him. So he comes highly recommended.

That's awesome we have the same dr. We should stay in touch. Although you are having surgery way before me.

[patty0715 185]

Wow that's 7 months. Yikes. I don't wanna wait that long [emoji20]
My friend used to work for him. So he comes highly recommended.

I went to his seminar at the end of October and saw him in November. I began my PCP visits then. You have to do 6 months of visits with your PCP so even though I have been ready since October I just finished my required visits until April. I was done with all my other required doctors back in January.

[patty0715 185]

Wow that's 7 months. Yikes. I don't wanna wait that long [emoji20]
My friend used to work for him. So he comes highly recommended.

He really explains everything that will happen and what you need to do. Just follow his sheet of requirements and get them all done so that all you need is the PCP visits that's where the wait comes in because Emblem requires 6 consecutive months with your PCP

[RomAnca 70]

I went to his seminar at the end of October and saw him in November. I began my PCP visits then. You have to do 6 months of visits with your PCP so even though I have been ready since October I just finished my required visits until April. I was done with all my other required doctors back in January.

So the PCP visits what are they for? Weigh ins?

[patty0715 185]

That's awesome we have the same dr. We should stay in touch. Although you are having surgery way before me.

Definitely. I know I had questions during the process so we can definitely keep in touch!

[patty0715 185]

So the PCP visits what are they for? Weigh ins?

Yes you have to get weighed and consulted about your diet and exercise. At the end of the 6 months your PCP has to write a letter for the insurance and submit his notes that shows the 6 months of weigh ins