UNited Healthcare

gunn4ya · January 21, 2005

Jippee, I got my approval letter yesterday from UHC. I've been waiting a while, not sure what took so long but glad to say I'm on my way!!! :banana :banana :banana :banana

SHAZ · January 21, 2005

Congrats Tonya, I remember how good that felt for me when it happened. Good Luck!! Do you have a surgery date yet?

gunn4ya · January 21, 2005

No, surgery date yet. Cant wait to talk to the doctor.

leatha_g · January 21, 2005

Congratulations Tanya!! My goodness you HAVE been waiting a long time. Patience does finally pay off, good for you!

blossom · January 21, 2005

Seems it took 4-6 weeks for my approval. I have UHC POS Choice Plus.

TrishS · January 21, 2005

Congrats Tanya!!! Thats Awesome News!!!!! Let us know how things go. Take Care

Im Calling UHC today hehehe

TrishS · January 21, 2005

Im trying to see what I have... looking at my card, in little little letters and the very bottom it say UnitedHealthcare Select EPO - United HealthCare Service LLC

So is that what I have?

Sweetness · January 21, 2005

Congrats Tonya! yipee, Im sure youll get a surgery date quickly!!!

I found out last night after three days of arguing etc.. ( i have UHC POS Choice plus) that i was approved for my out of network doctor at 90% YAY.

Found out that UHC made two big mistakes and filled out the wrong paperwork for me twice during this whole process... Im sooo glad its over... just got back from the hospital for all my pre-op bloodwork.. they had to stick me in the wrist.. made me pass out! Oh well... 4 more days! Then Ill be offically part of the banded club. lol

gunn4ya · January 21, 2005

Thanks Leatha, Trish, and Sweetness,

I cant wait til I get a surgery date. I'll let you know as soon as I do.

gunn4ya · January 24, 2005

I have a tentative surgery date of March 18. I go to see the doctor this Friday (1/28) for my pre-op consultation. I'll let you all know if anything changes.

TrishS · January 24, 2005

Oh wow Congrats on the Date! yes, please keep us posted

January 24, 2005

I have UHC. It took several months for me. They said they didn't receive anything from my doctor, they were processing it, they thought I didn't meet the criteria. I was borderline but anyway it took some talking. My surgery was done more (but definitely not only) to fix other issues. I found that calling often helps. My husband kept on them because the doctor said the "C" word (cancer) and it scared him.

Stick to them like super glue and demand answers, you are the customer.

Mo

February 6, 2005

hi everyone,

i am new to all of this. i have uhc and i called them to see if it would be approved and that told me absolutely not. am i not asking nicely enough?

February 6, 2005

Tara,

They have to have paperwork from your doctor and you have to meet certain qualifications. Even then they are sometimes reluctant. If the surgery is needed see a qualified surgeon and get the documentation to get sent in.

My doctor's office did the paperwork and sent it in for me. We just had to keep on them over the phone to keep it going.

I am fairly new to this also so chime right in and ask away that is how you learn.

Mo

daisydoodle · February 6, 2005

It all depends on what kind of policy that your company holds with UHC. I have UHC and was approved without any problems. But my husband's employer's policy DOES cover bariatric surgery. You need to speak with your company's benefits manager and get more information from them..... Good Luck!