pomeerin 44 Posted February 15, 2013 I'm officially insurance-approved!! And they told me my date is available: May 22nd!! OMG!! To be honest, I'm really shocked at how easy this has all been. I had a 5-year documented history of being obese, I have a sufficiently high bmi, I was able to do all the pre-surgery testing within a few weeks, and my insurance gave zero hassles and were quick with the approval. I was seriously expecting to have to do major battle against the insurance company, but nope. They just shrugged and were like "ok, sure. whatever floats your boat." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bellanthin 112 Posted March 9, 2013 I'm officially insurance-approved!! And they told me my date is available: May 22nd!! OMG!! To be honest' date=' I'm really shocked at how easy this has all been. I had a 5-year documented history of being obese, I have a sufficiently high bmi, I was able to do all the pre-surgery testing within a few weeks, and my insurance gave zero hassles and were quick with the approval. I was seriously expecting to have to do major battle against the insurance company, but nope. They just shrugged and were like "ok, sure. whatever floats your boat." [/quote'] What insurance do u have Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristina J. 581 Posted March 11, 2013 Congratulations!!! That is so exciting!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
debs1954 6 Posted March 19, 2013 Congrats, my approval was easy too, 1st try with BCBS Anthem. May 7th is the day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pomeerin 44 Posted March 27, 2013 Bellanthin: I have UHC Choice plus. My benefits packet didn't mention anything about weight loss surgery, so I figured it wasn't even covered at all, but was very pleasantly surprised to find out that it was covered at the usual 80/20 rate. I was so convinced I'd have to cash-pay in Mexico that I had even picked out my Mexican surgeon, lol. I went for an initial consult with a Dallas surgeon to see if they would do my before and after care, and I was in such disbelief when they told me I could do my surgery with them too because it was covered that they had to convince me for like 10 minutes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uccmart 23 Posted May 8, 2013 I have Anthem BC of CA and the doc's office is sending my auth request this week. Hoping for and early June surgery date. I can't wait!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
