Insurance Question Does anyone know if you have BCBS network in MI and you are a state worker will they pay for this surgury?

[Cupcake 801]

Hi I m a state employer of MI and have Bluecare Network through Bluecross does anyone know will they pay for this procedure and did anyone have to jump through hoops for this? Thank you.

[Pixie Dust 526]

Hi I m a state employer of MI and have Bluecare Network through Bluecross does anyone know will they pay for this procedure and did anyone have to jump through hoops for this? Thank you.

Hi Cupcake,

I just asked my husband because he works for BCNM & he said you'd have to call Customer Services to find out because each company that purchases Blue Care Network for their employees also have the option to purchase different types of rider plans. Since you work for the State, he thinks it will be a covered benefit but you may have to do a 3 month documented diet plan depending what your BMI is. Each company purchases different plans thru BCN so if you call Customer Service, they can let you know in detail what may or may not be required of you!

He works for BCN, but we have Blue Cross insurance & my 6 month documented diet requirement was waived because my BMI was over 50. I was just sleeved on July 16th. Good luck to you! I'm sure you'll be pleasantly surprised at what your plan may cover!

[Cupcake 801]

Thank you very much I am so excited about this news and finding tis site, i am ready to take my life back and start anew. I will be calling them first thing Monday and congratulation on your procedure.

[Lov3ly773 13]

Thank you very much I am so excited about this news and finding tis site' date=' i am ready to take my life back and start anew. I will be calling them first thing Monday and congratulation on your procedure.[/quote']

Every policy is different. Contact your employers benefit department and ask if your coverage include weight surgery. I work for university of chicago medical center with bsbcil ***, bluss cross told me I have no requirements... just need a letter from my pcp and the surgery would be covered 100% and for specialists visit just my co pay.

Good luck too you, I'm sure that you'll be able to find a way to get this surgery.

[Cupcake 801]

LOV3ly773 Thank you so much for your response and encouragement.