out of pocket fees with insurance

[BajaMedGroup 6]

Thx for the info Melissa, that's pretty expensive. I've definitely have to sit down and chat with my surgeon's office. I don't think I can do it if it is going to be that much. :-(

Do not give up on the surgery...although it is quite expensive in the states, you have a great advantage...you are minutes from the border. I actually am a physician in Tijuana and would be happy to make some recommendations. Also, remember you have financing options and some insurances kick in south of the border. If you have any questions, I'd be glad to answer them.

Best,

[heylinda 0]

Thank you to everyone who shared your experience, I truly appreciate it. :-D

[Gregorio Punderschmidt 2]

Wow. I can't believe you guys are getting your insurance to pay anything. I have a state employees Blue Cross (in sunny Florida) policy and they won't pay for squat. Either that or my surgeon is lying to me. Quite frankly, it's kind of a toss up on that one. Anyway, here's a free piece of legal advice, worth every penny of what you paid for it. Any time you get a bill from a hospital (and this doesn't just apply to bariatric surgery) go straight to the finance office and INSIST on a itemized bill. I promise you 9 times out of 10, it is wildly inaccurate and you can use that to argue them down on the final tally.

Good luck,

Tom

[heylinda 0]

Thank you BajaMed :-)

And thanks for the advice Tom :-)