Hawaii50

Hi there! It sounds like we are in the same boat. I don't have insurance and just today found out I was declined by Kaiser due to my BMI (40.2) and that I disclosed my surgery date for VSG. (3.28) I looked into my state's insurance from another post you made and found that it is over $300/month and still won't cover any issues that come from a pre-existing condition within 6 months of my coverage date. I also had a similar conversation with BCBS earlier this week. I am considering going back to my self-pay surgeon in MX for the 3-month follow up since I can't get a PCP easily. What are you considering-do you have a surgery date? My husband has Kaiser through his employer and we've never added me onto it due to cost. I wonder if I try to get on his next Jan, if I will be declined- I have read that you need to be 2 years/5 years post op without complications to re-apply to Kaiser and BCBS. ~Heidi

Hmmmm, just got my declination letter from Kaiser due to BMI and my upcoming VSG surgery. Just looked into PCIP for my state and the least expensive insurance per month is over $300 for my age bracket. However, this doesn't cover any complications for 6 months post surgery and that was what I was most concerned with. I guess this is my only route, until I have 5 years-no complications post surgery date and can re-apply to BCBS or Kaiser.