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I have a question.... I have UCH insurance and need to have 2 co-mobidities.....

In order to be diagnosed with something, you have to have it, right? What about High Cholesterol? If you have the high numbers, doesn't that mean you have it? Or, does the doctor have to actually make note in your charts that you have it?

My numbers have been high the last few times I have had blood work done, but never been "officially" diagnosed I don't think. Would I have to actually be on medication to be seen as having it?

My BMI is under 40 so I need 2 co-mobidities. I am on BP meds due to high blood pressure, so I need one more. My labs show me to have high cholesterol, but the doc doesn't want me on meds, she wants me to try diet and exercise first (HAHAHAHA)....

Anyway, how does UHC insurance look at these kinds of things? Will the labs that show high levels be enough or do I have to actually be on meds for them to see me with high cholesterol?

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Sounds like you are an excellent candidate, but you will just have to begin the process to know for sure. Your doc and his staff will walk you through the whole process and help you as much as possible. My BMI was 36 no comorbidities and I was approved, so it can be done! I'd go for it, and good luck!

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