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[beautifulnewme2012 164]

I have BCBS IL...I didn't have to do the 6 mth diet...submittal to ins happens tomorrow..and I was told by the ins comp that they cover it as long as I meet their certain requirements. You might want to see if your employer opted out...I have heard that happens a lot...

[MeMeMEEE 206]

Yes, alot of employers select what they cover and the insurance company itself has no say.

[hellonurse 76]

Once my coordinator sent my items in this past Monday, I received my approval yesterday!!

So it took 4 days. I have Cigna, but it was my (H) (M) (O) Sharp Community Medical Group that reviewed and approved my surgery!

Can't wait for April 24!!

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[Benjamin Prez 4]

H m o sharp community ?

[hellonurse 76]

Yep! Of course the whole Quest for WLS took 9 long months( 6 month supervised diet) plus I had to do the Psych Eval and strangely all my pre op tests done before my surgeon's office would even submit my info to Sharp. I met with my Surgeon only after I finished my diet and Sharp approved a visit with him!He told me I didn't have to deal with Cigna at all, just Sharp. It was so fast!!

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[Benjamin Prez 4]

Your primary insurance is Cigna? And sharp is what?

[hellonurse 76]

Your primary insurance is Cigna? And sharp is what?

Yes, I have Cigna from my employer, and I had to choose an H. M.O. I have had Sharp Rees Stealy for like 12 years, but they gave me lots of grief about WLS, so I parted ways with SRS and joined Sharp Community Medical Group. I love my new PCP, he is the best.

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[Benjamin Prez 4]

Ok so I just got my military medical takin care of so I have free health care for the next five years so does that mean I can now talk to my medical docs about the procedure or do I need a secondary care plan?

[hellonurse 76]

Did you check your policy if it includes WLS??

If it does, make an appointment with your PCP and let him or her know what your goal is.

I had to quit my awesome Doctor of 12 years, cause he has always discouraged me to have WLS. I finally made a wise choice, and switched Doctors, I really like my new PCP, he is really supportive, and if he would have told me no, I would have kept on until I reached my ultimate goal!! It took me 10 months to get here, but it's here, I'm on my 2 week pre op diet and scheduled for the 24th!!

Good luck to you!!

Let us know how your progress goes!!

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[Benjamin Prez 4]

Did any of you have to do that "Move" program for six months before you were approved for the surgery ?

[Sparky79 41]

I have United Healthcare Choice Plus and was approved in 3 days. I did not have to do a 6 month supervised diet either. I was pleasantly surprised. I thought for sure I was going to have issues.

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[Benjamin Prez 4]

Are u an army veteran?

[Sparky79 41]

Nope.