Cliff Notes for Lapband

[Beautifulchaos0420 0]

Hi

yall just really need to know the jist of how do i apply get approved ? This is the first step for me i finally have insurance ***?.. hope thats good w/ blue cross and shield . I want to get started while i have insurance . Help!

[katwomantexas 2]

Hi

yall just really need to know the jist of how do i apply get approved ? This is the first step for me i finally have insurance ***?.. hope thats good w/ blue cross and shield . I want to get started while i have insurance . Help!

First you need to find out if the insurance you have allows for the WLS. Then you make an appoitment with the doctor of place that you want to use. They will then find out exactly what your insurance will require of you before they are willing to put out all the money to cover it. The doctors office will then set you up on what will be done before surgery. I had to have 6 months of office visits, my head examined and a sleep study test. Good Luck.

[TwinMom74 11]

Hi

yall just really need to know the jist of how do i apply get approved ? This is the first step for me i finally have insurance ***?.. hope thats good w/ blue cross and shield . I want to get started while i have insurance . Help!

First, you should call up the insurance to find out if your particular policy covers Bariatric Surgery, if so I recommend you obtain a copy of the Bariatric Policy and educate yourself on the requirments. Once you find out your insurance covers the surgery, immediately call your surgeon. Some require you attend their WLS seminar prior to giving you an appointment.

The way I went about mine, was getting the policy reading it. At the same time made the appointment to attend the seminar and the next day, called my surgeon to make the appointment. Since the appointment was 3 weeks out, and I already had read what my insurance company required, I made the appointment with my primary for bloodwork, referral paperwork and EKG. Got the appointment for 3 days afterwards. Also called and made the appointment with the pyschologiest for 5 days after the seminar. Obtained my weight lost history from weight watchers. By the time I saw my surgeon 3 weeks after attending her seminar, all my paperwork/results were in her office. They submitted 1 week later and 8 days later I was approved.

Best of luck on your journey!