Does anyone have BCBS of South Carolina?

[Ree 215]

Although I do not live in South Carolina, my husbands employer goes through them for insurance for his employees.

I can't find anywhere that says bcbs of sc covers gastric sleeve. I know they will cover the band and gastric bypass because those two procedures are listed on their website when I log in.

Now I'm worried sick. I don't want the lap band or gastric bypass. Does anyone here have bcbs of sc that can tell me whether or not they will cover the gastric sleeve?

[JenniferP1 75]

Hi Ree- I have BCBS of SC and sleeve was denied. did you ever figure out any way around it?

[sa11yb 7]

I have BSBS of SC and they cover the sleeve. Did they say why they denied you?

[JenniferP1 75]

They said weight loss surgery was not covered. is it possible it's an exclusion by my employer?

[sa11yb 7]

It might be as it is covered by my employer. If you don't have a copy of your medical policy, try setting up an account on their site using your insurance card info to see what is covered.

https://www.southcarolinablues.com