Does anyone have insurance through Verizon Employer (Anthem)?

[Two.Penguins 37]

I'm with VZ in FL. I think the contracts are different between the states. I didn't have any problems getting approval from Anthem BCBS. My 1st Dr visit was Jan 23rd 2014. I was approved Jan 27th . My surgery date is March 3rd. I'm expecting to be out 3 weeks with pay.

[DinaNJ 92]

Hi, I have Anthem through Verizon. I am having my sleeve done on 3/14. My initial consultation was January 23rd. I just got my approval from my insurance yesterday. The strangest thing is that I thought I wouldn't get approved. I have a low bmi (36) and mild sleep apnea, chronic heartburn, and shortness of breath at times. I got my approval before I even finished all of my tests for clearance. I'm kind of in shock now ! I even called my insurance company to make sure I was approved.

[Two.Penguins 37]

Maybe we are lucky and our insurance just ROCKS.. I am 5 days away from surgery. I can't wait!!

[Brian_Rodriguez 6]

Agreed we do have good insurance

[DinaNJ 92]

@ Brian.. I am in NJ.. Out 3 weeks so far.. Have a follow up this Thursday but still feeling weak and dizzy at times.. I'll let you know if I have any problems from MetLife with the extension.

[sleeve30 33]

Maybe we are lucky and our insurance just ROCKS.. I am 5 days away from surgery. I can't wait!!

Is that BCBS?

[J-Cal8 13]

Requirements vary from plan to plan. You can have a bcbs plan in any state that approves WLS, however if your employer doesn't want it covered they can make exclusions.

[Brian_Rodriguez 6]

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). I actually had surgery 3/6/14. I was approved in less than two weeks first time. I am out on leave now recovering and have lost about 45pds. I am so excited!!!!