It pays to be persistent

[Doodle_mom]

I began my journey back in July of 2016. Found a doctor, was told insurance would pay, finished my cardiac eval, psychological eval, weight management classes, etc. I was at the point of scheduling my endoscopy and surgery when I was told by my surgeons office, my insurance now said I needed to be covered under my policy for 36 months. What 36 months? After I spent over $500 to get ready for this? When didn't someone figure this out before I was so invested? Come to find out that my insurance benefits changed at the new benefits year which began September 2016 which added the clause "covered for 36 months".

Needless to say I was not going to sit still for that since I had already begun the preparation and was invested emotionally, mentally, and monetarily. I am happy to say that after 3 months of communicating with my insurance and employer, the 36 month stipulation has been waived for me and now I am back on track to getting this done.

I am very excited to be back on track. All this occurred last week. So I will contact my surgeon's office on Monday to get the ball rolling again.

[Fatbgone]

Congratulations! I'm always happy to hear that someone got their insurance to pay. Keep us informed.

[Nitasjourney]

I was so happy to read this. That is great news. Good job on not just giving up

[Tamera2]

Good luck and hope everything comes together for you. Exciting to see someone else get this life changing opportunity :

[sraebaer]

Great news!

[Slimbydesign]

Yep, you pay for the insurance, I've never given them the ability to tell me no! Good job.

[Christie13]

So happy they grand fathered you in with that clause. So exciting. Hope you get your date soon!

[ghost_ryder]

We are our own best advocates. Way to stick up for yourself.