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Hi There,

I'm new to this website as just recently had my first initial screening with the nurse and now have a bunch of nutritionist, behavior appmnts to attend (6 I believe for Nutrition and 2 Behavior and then more after). My question is, I have Harvard Pilgrim *** and feel nervous about NOT being accepted. I am JUST over the BMI score to qualify , at 40.1 but still nervous as the nurse barely mentioned anything about getting accepted or rejected....just started booking my nutrition appmnts and said I basically qualify because I am 40.1. Im worried Harvard Pilgrim will deny me for some reason. Also, can anyone tell me how long the process took? 3 mo, 4 mo, 6 mo? The Program folks never really give me a firm date form beginning to end, unless I just need to meet my appmnt quantities and then its go time after that? Any Harvard Pilgrim folks that can chime in re denial or acceptance and how long, --much appreciated. Thanks.

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I’m in the same boat! I feel just as confused as you do about my HP requirements and only by reading these posts did I discover that approval can take a while. I have my required ultrasounds and blood tests scheduled tomorrow and I’m finding out I have to pay $500 because of my deductible. I thought full coverage meant I would t have to pay so I’m going to jot down a list of questions for my weight loss program so I can move forward more confidently. It seems “all set” when you go for first consult but I have a feeling it can still go either way. Good luck! Lmk if you find out anything helpful.

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