Do all insurance companies require 6 month pre-op period?

[mimirae 0]

I have Blue Shield of CA. Wondering if I will be required to have a medically supervised diet for 6-months? Does anyone from Southern CA have any input on this? Thanks!

[StormRoyale 2]

Medically Supervised diet not required in CA

Check out Calimom's blog for more info.

http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/calimom/blog/tag/medically+supervised+diet+not+required+in+ca/

[Stacey627 0]

I have Blue Cross Blue Shield in PA - and they do not require it! I have read a lot on here and seems they are all different! You should call and see what is needed - that is the best way ! Good Luck

[jalivia2 0]

BCBS of TX only required 3 months...

[Nean4488 1]

I know BCBS of IL and TX only require 3 months now. Call and ask!

[mimirae 0]

Thank you all for your insightful tips!!

[Katy517 1]

All insurance companies have their individual standards and guidelines. The bariatric coordinator I worked with told me that many follow the lead of Blue Cross-Blue Shield though.

[HappyMom 1]

I have Anthem BCBS of California and I wasn't required to have a medically supervised diet. It was a breeze to get approval through them.

Good luck to you!

[Carosel2002 0]

I have CCS which is an affiliate of BCBS and I had to do the 6 months....wouldn't change a thing because I learned so much in that time!