Hi looking for any information about Lapband and does Anthem pay for it?

[mommyjp 0]

Hi, I am from Tupelo, Ms and I have been told about some great DR's here and Oxford, ms but I need to know does Anthem BCBS cover lapband?

[lapband7152010 0]

Yes they paid for mine

[sweetcalichic 6]

I have the *** and they paid 100% for mine. Approved for medical reasons, of course!

[mommyjp 0]

Thanks Ladies was it hard for them to approve? I have acid reflux. high blood pressure and RLS was Bmi is 52.8 st 5' tall.

[sweetcalichic 6]

My approval came pretty quickly, once submitted, less than 30 days. I had high bp, borderline diabeties and have been overwieght for most of my entire life. My primary doctor is who suggested it to me.