kjames

I am going to my first appointment on Aug 24th. Does anyone have any suggestions that my help me get my surgery approved with the Insurance company. I have BCBS of Alabama. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I have heard alot of horror stories on people that had to submitt to their insurance more than one time.
Thanks

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Kelli James

bridgetgirl

Contemplating surgery & have a million questions

Welcome to the board Kelli, its great to have you here. This has been something widely discussed here in this forum. Look on the blue bar aboove what you are reading now and you will see a search key, type in insurance authorization or insurance approval and you will get loads of great inforamtion discussed many times.

Im not trying to blow you off or appear unhelpful, but I just wanted to let you know that alot of great information is already listed on this board about thia particular topic. Best wishes always!

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2/9/04 lap 5'11"
298/170-trying to lose another 10

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Mavisavis

Kelli,

I was told by the bariatric center I am going through that BC/BS is one of the best insurance companies to deal with (with the exception of Illinois I think). I have BC/BS of MA and had no problem. I did jump through the hoops as needed.......Psych eval, went to a dietician, got info from my PCP, copied stuff I had done (WW, Curves, Y, South Beach, etc.). I had even used the Health Coach (phone) and money back for exercise things my company offered. I'm not sure which things helped or if any could have been left out. I did all I could possibly do, maybe overkill......cause I wanted that YES from them! Most bariatric centers will help you gather what your particular company wants and will walk you through it all. Good luck on your journey......stick around.

Marty