E-Book for Weight Loss Surgery Insurance Issues

CraigT · 03-01-2006, 01:58 PM

After months of research and writing, the one and only complete guide to insurance approval is complete

spierce71k · 04-01-2006, 09:29 AM

This is an absolutely fantastic idea. I'm so glad someone is thinking of the people out there who could benefit from the surgery but aren't sure how to jump through the hoops to get it done. I work in insurance, and I do understand the ins and outs of self funded vs fully insured, but the patients don't and need to understand how to go about getting the exclusions removed. Personally, I don't think it should ever be excluded, but I do think some centers are better than others. I will tell you though, that insurance is now looking at directing people to the best centers rather than just getting it done "anywhere". Look for more changes to come in the future.
Shannon

CraigT · 04-01-2006, 09:36 AM

Shannon, it took Leslie and I a while to get things as accurate and READABLE as possible. The trick now is to let people know that it is available. We would love your help in keeping it in mind as you see or hear of folks needing insurance information.

freebird · 04-01-2006, 05:30 PM

i know we've spoke of it before craig but for anyone interested this is a really resouceful book. It is easy to follow and understand and there are some really cool features like a reflections journal (which i love) and an insurance planning workbook. it has little tips and answers questions that i'm sure everybody has. Personally the section on the psych evaluation helped me alot because for some reason i was very nervous. Knowing what was being looked for really helped calm me and i was able to go into the psych eval pretty calm. Even though the application process is somewhat different for Canadians the qualifications are pretty much the same. i learnt alot from reading it. Alot of hard work went into this book and it shows. thanks

LittleLisaMarie · 04-02-2006, 09:21 PM

Hey i am one of the lucky ones who got approval quick and easy. But it looks like a great resource for some who have had problems. Nice job Craig!

03-01-2006, 01:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
CraigT Administrator Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 423 Please Enter Height:	E-Book for Weight Loss Surgery Insurance Issues After months of research and writing, the one and only complete guide to insurance approval is complete CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS __________________ Craig T 11 years PostOp Open RNY - 2 TT's

04-01-2006, 09:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
spierce71k Whipper Snapper Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 12 Weight Statistics 01/01/2003 Start Date: 05/12/2003 Surgery Date: Please Enter Height: 337 lb Start Weight: 210 lb Current Weight: 185 lb Goal Weight: 127 lb Weight Loss: 25 lb Lb Left to Lose: 37.6854599407 % % Lost: 12/30/2007 Goal Date: Body Mass Index 56 BMI Start: Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass	E-book This is an absolutely fantastic idea. I'm so glad someone is thinking of the people out there who could benefit from the surgery but aren't sure how to jump through the hoops to get it done. I work in insurance, and I do understand the ins and outs of self funded vs fully insured, but the patients don't and need to understand how to go about getting the exclusions removed. Personally, I don't think it should ever be excluded, but I do think some centers are better than others. I will tell you though, that insurance is now looking at directing people to the best centers rather than just getting it done "anywhere". Look for more changes to come in the future. Shannon __________________

04-01-2006, 09:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
CraigT Administrator Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 423 Please Enter Height:	Shannon, it took Leslie and I a while to get things as accurate and READABLE as possible. The trick now is to let people know that it is available. We would love your help in keeping it in mind as you see or hear of folks needing insurance information. __________________ Craig T 11 years PostOp Open RNY - 2 TT's

04-01-2006, 05:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
freebird WLS Mentor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: outside of Ottawa Ontario Posts: 1,187 Please Enter Height:	i know we've spoke of it before craig but for anyone interested this is a really resouceful book. It is easy to follow and understand and there are some really cool features like a reflections journal (which i love) and an insurance planning workbook. it has little tips and answers questions that i'm sure everybody has. Personally the section on the psych evaluation helped me alot because for some reason i was very nervous. Knowing what was being looked for really helped calm me and i was able to go into the psych eval pretty calm. Even though the application process is somewhat different for Canadians the qualifications are pretty much the same. i learnt alot from reading it. Alot of hard work went into this book and it shows. thanks __________________ Don't let todays sorrows cloud tomorrows dreams (Surgery date? = still waiting)

04-02-2006, 09:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
LittleLisaMarie Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC the best place in the world to live! Posts: 2,967 Weight Statistics Halloween 2005 Start Date: 4' 11" Height: 212 lb Start Weight: 127 lb Current Weight: 130 lb Goal Weight: 85 lb Weight Loss: -3 lb Lb Left to Lose: 40.0943396226 % % Lost: Body Mass Index 42.8141338696 BMI Start: 25.6480896294 BMI Current: 26.2539500144 BMI Goal: Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass	Hey i am one of the lucky ones who got approval quick and easy. But it looks like a great resource for some who have had problems. Nice job Craig! __________________ LitleLisaMarie 4'11"{dont laugh}



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