Insurance Requirements

[karice52 2]

Hello to u all. I'm new to this app so bare with me. I'm in the middle of my preop hoops and wanna make sure I'm doing everything correctly. My insurance requires 6 medically supervised dietitian/nutritionists visits. Crazy question, but do the visits have to be with a nutritionist/dietitian or can they be just with a primary care physician? Any responses will be helpful????

[1Day1Life4Now 882]

Hi Karice and welcome to the boards. This is a great place to find out most of the things you need to know. Of course all insurances are different but most say "medically supervised diet" and don't care if it is a nutritionist or your primary care physician. My insurance requires 3 months and Im currently on my 2nd month. Which ever you use, do try to make a real effort at losing weight as it makes surgery easier and proves you are serious about the weight loss effort. Good luck to you.

[karice52 2]

Thanks so much!!

[DaddyMarie 291]

what insurance do you have? Mine has the same requirements. I have Blue Shield Net Value..

[Rena's got this 274]

Be careful....My 6 month requirement was met with a registered dietitian that was supervised by my primary care physician. My insurance (BCBS of AL) denied me, and the first reason they listed was that there were no doctors notes accompanying each month of notes by the dietitian. I had to go back and ask my doctor to submit those notes. Not fun.

[karice52 2]

Thanks for the responses. i have highmark BCBS. I'm going to call them and confirm. My coordinator is saying everything should be okay, but I'm not trying to get denied nor go through anymore hoops.