Amandapham67 0 Posted May 21, 2017 Would anyone happen to have an idea to know if they think i would be covered ? ( from past experience) im 25 height is 5"6 and weigh 266 my bmi is 42 . Do you think they will approve me for gastric sleeve? I only have asthma nothing else Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syaniya 319 Posted May 21, 2017 Would anyone happen to have an idea to know if they think i would be covered ? ( from past experience) im 25 height is 5"6 and weigh 266 my bmi is 42 . Do you think they will approve me for gastric sleeve? I only have asthma nothing elseYou can go online and look up your insurance requirements. Most insurances require bmi over 40 only for eligibility, comorbities are not required with a bmi that high.Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app 1 nomorefattypatty reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nomorefattypatty 329 Posted May 21, 2017 You can go online and look up your insurance requirements. Most insurances require bmi over 40 only for eligibility, comorbities are not required with a bmi that high.Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile appIt depends on the surgeon also the Dr knows best. Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syaniya 319 Posted May 21, 2017 It depends on the surgeon also the Dr knows best. Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile appI said nothing about the doctor knowing best, I gave the op the min. requirements for most insurance companies in regards to bmi and comorbities, because thats what they were asking about, not who would know best.Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nomorefattypatty 329 Posted May 21, 2017 Sorry wrong answer to the question I posted by mistake. Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syaniya 319 Posted May 22, 2017 Sorry wrong answer to the question I posted by mistake. Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile appOk Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
