Insurance Hoopla

[shelly513 138]

I was just wondering what type of insurance did everyone use... if any... and what type of hoopla did you have to go through to have the surgery covered?

[Maddysgram 6,159]

I have Aetna. Did 6mth Dr. supervised diet (today last day), Psych Eval, Eating right for life class and everything has been turned over to insurance for approval. Thoughts &prayers welcome!!!

[Sojourner 2,446]

I also have Aetna; had to complete the 6 month medically supervised diet, and also submit 3 years of medical records to document my weight history.The surgeon's practice required the psych eval and the nutrition education.

It was alot of hoops to jump through, but totally worth it...

[sandman27959 38]

Mine was Blue Cross from work. Basically my only insurance requirement was that my BMI had been over 40 for the last two years. I had the dubious distinction of almost not being fat enough to qualify. Crazy, but true. My doctor's requirements were quite a bit stiffer. I had to go through several months of support groups, exercise physiology classes, a psych exam, and a battery of physical tests (blood work, EKG, blood sugar, etc.) It wasn't terribly difficult, but my doctors office is an hour away. Also, I'm one of those people that after I've made up my mind, I'm ready to get on with it!

Good luck!

D.

[FallonB 102]

Mine is Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (but I'm in Texas. Lol. It's through a Union). I went in for my initial visit on 8/8, was approved within a few days, went back in this Monday for testing a labs. On Pre Op diet now, waiting for surgery date!

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[jeani81 93]

I have bcbs of nc and all I needed was doctor consent, psych eval, no diet and nutritionist eval.