Anyone was denied because...

[linda305 173]

Anyone was denied because they were not diabetic, had high blood pressure or etc. My date won't be until the end of the year, but still would like to know is possible to get denied because no issues expect for high bmi (46)

[Bufflehead 6,358]

It all depends on what your insurance company's rules are. You should have a booklet of benefits (member handbook) that lists the criteria for coverage of bariatric surgery. Most insurance companies will pay if your BMI is 40 or over even if you don't have any weight-related problems, but some have different rules.

[NewAshes 232]

If you are under BMI of 40 or if your insurance requires you to have those. I have Oregon health plan and they require everyone to have diabetes.

[mattsbelly 76]

Anyone was denied because they were not diabetic' date=' had high blood pressure or etc. My date won't be until the end of the year, but still would like to know is possible to get denied because no issues expect for high bmi (46)[/quote']

My insurance says a BMI of over 40 is enough to qualify without anything else. I have Horizon BCBS.

[Tiny One 223]

Check your insurance co website. Most will have their clinical policies out there for public view. It should list the criteria you must meet to get it covered. Some will cover if BMI 40 or more w/o medical conditions.

Good Luck

[linda305 173]

Thanks for the response