Gastric Bypass Success Stories: Reflections Of A Bariatric Surgery Elder Posted on June 30, 2020January 27, 2021 Today I celebrate the 26th anniversary of my Roux-en-Y gastric bypass! Even though I knew this anniversary was approaching, seeing... Read More
Obtaining Benefits After A Denial Posted on January 22, 2019February 1, 2021 “How Can Insurance Benefits For Bariatric Surgery Be Obtained After A Denial?” is taken from Medical Law Perspectives’ January 2019 Special Report... Read More
Case Study: Revision Bariatric Surgery Insurance Denial Posted on November 13, 2018February 1, 2021 Synopsis: A patient needed a revision surgery due to complications from a previous bariatric surgery, but her insurance denied coverage... Read More
Three Takeaways from Winning Another Cigna Bariatric Surgery Appeal Posted on August 9, 2018February 8, 2021 Every day is exciting when we get a payer’s denial overturned. Win or lose, each case presents its own challenges... Read More
Planning to Get Bariatric Surgery? Pay Attention to Insurance Plan Changes Posted on August 9, 2018February 8, 2021 You and your doctor have determined bariatric surgery is the right choice for you, and you have insurance coverage for... Read More
What Should You Do When Your Insurance Company Denies Anti-Reflux Surgery After Sleeve Gastronomy? Posted on June 25, 2018January 25, 2021 This is a story we are seeing all too often in our work overturning bariatric surgery denials. It goes something... Read More
What If I Gain Weight Before Bariatric Surgery? Posted on October 10, 2014January 27, 2021 There are many patients out there, hoping to get approved for bariatric surgery very soon, who are living in fear... Read More
Weight Loss Surgery for Teen: A Parent’s “Thank You” Posted on September 3, 2014February 5, 2021 Kelley and I are, first and foremost, parents. It’s our main job in life. We have two amazing children and we are... Read More
Lessons Learned: Celebrating 20 Years As A Bariatric Surgery Patient Posted on June 30, 2014January 25, 2021 Today is the 20th anniversary of my “open” Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). Could it really already be 20 years? I... Read More
Self-Insured vs. Fully-Insured: Is There A Difference When It Comes To Insurance Approval For Bariatric Surgery? Posted on May 22, 2013February 8, 2021 We are often asked what the difference is between self-insured and fully funded health insurance and why the distinction is... Read More