Approved.. but

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I've been approved and has a date of 3/23 was just curious if the insurance also covers after care ??

[dolphin_dreams 0]

I think that it would depend on your insurance carrier. I have BCBS and they cover my aftercare. Most people that I know are covered but again you would need to check with your doctor and your insurance. Good luck and congratulations on setting a date!

[TwinkleLiL_star 0]

Hello Dolphin_dreams..

My name is Rosa from Springfield,Mass..I have bc/bs too how long did it take them to approve you?

they sent all the info on feb 27th. I am getting very excited and this site has been like an addiction to me cannot stop readig all these post from all these amazing people including yourself that have done so well.

This site I know will be my support..

again tx.

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heya I don't havebc/bs I have Horizon.. they approved me rather fast. This site has been so helpful to me.

[Jonathan 5]

I've been approved and has a date of 3/23 was just curious if the insurance also covers after care ??

I have never heard of an insurance covering surgery but not covering aftercare. Maybe if they drop obesity related coverage in the future, but I think that kind of thing only happens at year end, and I bet you'd be grandfathered in anyway.

Lapband surgery DOES NOT WORK without aftercare. So I can't imagine any insurance company would be stupid enough to cover the expense of the surgery, and then not cover the minor (in comparison) expense of aftercare.

Of course, the real answer for you is to call your insurance company and ask them, but in the mean time, I wouldn't be too concerned about it.

Congrats, by the way.

Jonathan

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thanks Jonathon :) I'm getting excited... Wishes it was Monday already lol .. tata

[gentlespirit 1]

I have BC/BS of Minnesota and have been wondering the same thing. Two fills are included in the surgery cost but after that they are billed. I'll have to find out, I guess, but I would think if they're going to pay the expensive surgery they would cover what's actually going to make the thing work.

Emily

[dolphin_dreams 0]

For my fills so far (2 of them), I have only had to pay the $35 copay. My doctor does mine using echography and ultra sound and not floro so I'm not sure if you would have to pay any extra for that. I go in every 6 weeks for a checkup and they cover all of that except for the copay. Hope this helps.

Kendra