Aetna Approved as of 3/9!

[Lady Lap Band 71]

Hey Everyone!

I had heard Aetna was one of the more difficult insurance companies to get to approve this surgery so I was really nervous! I didn't even know that my doctor had already requested coverage for the surgery and I all of the sudden got a letter as of 3/9 that I was approved! I am so thrilled. Just so you know...I know there is a lot of talk about what Aetna requires 3 or 6 months supervised diet/exercise......I did 3 months and was approved. I am pretty sure that as long as the hospital/clinic you are getting it done at has a specific program they make you follow before the surgery, then Aeta will approve without having to do 6 months.

Just thought I would share!

[lane77 1]

Congrats on your approval!! I hope all goes well and you lose all the weight you want to lose. :thumbup:

[BooCakes 0]

Congrats! That is wonderful and exciting news!

I have read some on here and thought Aetna seemed pretty fair and easy to get approval in comparison to others. I am gonna have to keep doing my research though cause I didn't know they were one of the tougher ones :confused: That is who I have and I know my plan does cover it and requires the 3 month program. I am just now starting, but getting nervous.

Anyway...best of luck on your journey to being healthy and thin! :w00t:

[dmarcy 0]

Hi Breanne...I am so happy and excited for you! Let us know when your surgery is scheduled! BTW, what type of Aetna do you have? I have HMO and am anticipating a struggle with getting approval.

[Lady Lap Band 71]

Hi Breanne...I am so happy and excited for you! Let us know when your surgery is scheduled! BTW, what type of Aetna do you have? I have HMO and am anticipating a struggle with getting approval.

Hey There! I have a POS plan I think its POSII

I should find out in a couple weeks what my date is! I'll let you know!