california-rais

Well, I sure hope you're right! I've been soooo nervous lately about not getting health insurance once I move to CA... i've heard a lot of strange rumors about what will happen to me with no insurance. If none of the carriers want to insure me, are there other options??

Hello, I'm a Canadian, who was banded in the United States 4 years ago. I'm a young guy, 28 yo, perfectly healthy, BMI is 27!!!! I have no complications from the surgery. I will be moving to California in September and need to get health insurance! My question is, if my employer doesnt cover my insurance, will I be able to get individual coverage??? I called Aetna and they said that anyone with a lap-band is an instant denial? How do most insurance companies work with getting insurance if you already have a lap band? Thanks a lot

Good point. Except I'm no longer morbidly obese! I'm BARELY considered "Slightly overweight"!! I have never had a comorbidity from obesity either - no high blood pressure, normal cholesterol, no sleap apnea, no joint/muscle problems.. I can understand the insurance company not wanting to cover the fills or any gastrointestinal problems that may arrise from the band. However, not covering my overall health??? I think thats way to crazy. On Monday, I'm going to call the state insurance review board and ask them more questions. I'm also worried about ever moving to a different state, and having to do the procedure of hunting for health insurance.

Well, I've sent in applications to a few of the major insurance providers.... I really hope I can get insurance, otherwise I'm going to have to reconsider my decision to move to California. The situation in Louisiana sounds awful and unreasonable.

Hey, just called bluecross, they also said any weightloss surgery is usually an "instant denial"...