Does unitedhealth cover weight loss surgery?

I am so nervous about the whole approval process. Has anyone else faced a rejection from UnitedHealth initially and then got it approved on appeal?

I got my bariatric surgery covered by them in 2023. My tip is to make sure your doctor documents your weight history for at least 5 years, as United is very particular about that.

Wishing you the very best on your health journey. Please take things one step at a time and consult your doctors carefully.

If your doctor allows, light walking post-consultation is great. UnitedHealth does cover bariatric surgery, but they often require a structured medical weight loss program first.

I always believe in simple home remedies and portion control, but for surgeries, one must strictly go to a proper hospital and verify insurance coverage beforehand.

Hey bro, my uncle got this surgery done last year and United covered almost 80% of it. You just need to clear all their pre-requisites first.

Aap bilkul fikar mat kijiye, upar wale sab theek karenge. Doctor babu se milkar paper banwa lijiye, insurance wale maan jayenge.

Giving up my favorite biryanis is my biggest nightmare, so I get why surgery is considered! Yes, United does cover it, but you have to jump through many clinical hoops first.

In my experience, gentle stretching and breathing help prepare the body for any major medical procedure. Do clarify the pre-op requirements with UnitedHealth to avoid surprises.

My consulting doctor confirmed that UnitedHealth covers clinically necessary bariatric surgery, provided your BMI is over 40, or over 35 with severe co-morbidities like hypertension.

Stay peaceful and positive. Have faith in your doctors and let the insurance paperwork process naturally without causing you stress.