Questions about United Health Care

grammi · February 24, 2005

My doctor is in the process of sending a letter to United Health Care. I have enlarged heart and Type 2 Diabetes...plus being 50% over my body weight. Has anyone else had good luck with United Health Care and know any ins and outs.

Thanks! (I am new to all of this.)

New Hope · February 24, 2005

Grammi, it's going to depend on what particular contract your employer has w/United, and what exclusions do they have. Your best bet is to check w/your benefits coordinator. They should be able to give you specifics. You need to specify what type of WLS you're interested in. Good luck!

grammi · February 24, 2005

Thank you. It is through the railroad so I will contact them. I am really excited but also scared to make such a bold move. All of the posts from others in this same boat really help.

SHAZ · February 25, 2005

Grammi, I have UHC through the railroad as well. I don't believe you will have a problem at all as long as all of your medical records are remitted to the company. I too am diabetic and also hypertensive and I was ok'd rather quickly (in less than a month). I was expecting a longer period of time to get approved because I was told it could take much longer than that. I hope yours comes through just as fast. Good Luck!!!!

sharon · February 28, 2005

I have United Healthcare and it took one month to get approved. Now I'm just waiting to see what actually gets paid!! I did however also have a hernia that was repared during the surgery. Hell I wouldn't have even known I had a hernia if it wasn't for the upper GI required.

WillPower · February 28, 2005

UHC is a very Band friendly ins co. I am sure that you will cruise right through. I switched to them last month so that I could get approved. I was with PHCS...uck.... hehe!