Your insurance company may ask for some of the following items before authorizing your surgery ~
- A detailed diet history
- Current height, weight and BMI (body mass index)
- A list of all co-morbidities that are or may be caused by your morbid obesity
- A psychological evaluation/clearance
- A thorough medical history
- Internal Medicine Clearance
- A recent medically supervised diet history
- Medical records documenting your history of morbid obesity
- Certain medical tests
If you are still having challenges with getting approved, consider these resources:
Obesity Action Coalition ~ http://www.obesityaction.org/
- check out their area for State Insurance Regulators !
Obesity Law and Advocacy Center ~ http://www.obesitylaw.com/
The Viscio Law Firm ~ http://www.obesitylawyers.com/
ROBIN L. SCOTT, Attorney at Law ~ http://www.robinlscottlaw.com/
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