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*ROSANA*, sorry, I don't think I was clear. I have medical insurance with the state. I am looking into getting the complication insurance if it's possible. Since my medical insurance won't cover and complications, I need something to cover that. I read on a forum about it and that was the first I had ever heard about it.

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that is what I was also told, my insurance doesnt cover this surgery and said they would not cover any complicatios either.. My surgeon told me that I should look into supplimental bliss coverage , he had just moved locations and no longer had it , so he refered me to another surgeon whom did carry it. you have to go through one of thier sugeons that have applied for the extra coverage, it covers leaks , strictures ect..... I had no problems and had a piece of mind that my surgeon was one of the best..... ps the coverage cost me about 500 dollars... certian things I have a 2 year coverage other things only a few months depending on the complication....

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This was a major concern of mine. I did a ton of research and other than Blis ( which my doctor doesn't participate) I could find nothing. I found several sites offering "medical tourism" insurance but I contacted several by email and never got a response. I was not leaving the country so that might be why. I was self pay and am completely uninsured, so we ended up taking a leap of faith. I am 12 days post-op and so far so good. Very grateful. Good luck and let us know if you find anything.

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lissa2job, thanks for the info on the insurance. I will check on it. Did you have surgery in Mexico?

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The complication insurance will not cover any complications that are taken care of in the US. It is strictly for care provided in the country the policy if issued for. Won't work for me.

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