BCBS OF MA

[JenSul 21]

Anyone have this insurance? If so how was your experience? I know they don't do the 6 month supervised diet, which I am thankful.

Thanks

[beachgurl84 456]

I have BCBS NC. Check out this other topic we've been following because they apparently just changed the 6 month diet requirement (got rid of it).

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/311979-bcbs-nc-6-month-supervised-diet-maybe-changing-as-of-july-1-2014/

[amazon 579]

Hi

I have BCBS-MA. They were very helpful and informative when I called to inquire about bariatric coverage and promptly emailed me the relative policy which I brought to my consult.

I was told at my consult that they are extremely easy to work with. They also base their approval on your starting weight. Unlike some insurance companies that go by your weight the day of surgery. This would be relevant if you are at a 35 BMI and just qualifying - you would then have to be careful not to dip below that. Not with BCBS-MA.

I've had lots of appointments/tests going through the program, and they've paid for everything (minus appropriate co-pays).

That's about all I've had to go through with them so far.

[JenSul 21]

Hi I have BCBS-MA. They were very helpful and informative when I called to inquire about bariatric coverage and promptly emailed me the relative policy which I brought to my consult. I was told at my consult that they are extremely easy to work with. They also base their approval on your starting weight. Unlike some insurance companies that go by your weight the day of surgery. This would be relevant if you are at a 35 BMI and just qualifying - you would then have to be careful not to dip below that. Not with BCBS-MA. I've had lots of appointments/tests going through the program, and they've paid for everything (minus appropriate co-pays). That's about all I've had to go through with them so far.

Amazon- thanks so much for the information. Are you from MA also? I have a BMI of 35 with sleep apnea so that makes me feel better.

Thanks so much!

[amazon 579]

JenSul - anytime The policy should state exactly what the requirements are. They may differ by employer. But I hope yours is a simple as mine - for BMI of 35-40 one comorbidity and NO supervised weightloss plan.

When I told the NP who I have for insurance, she said they're wicked easy to work with. Didn't expect any problems.

[JenSul 21]

JenSul - anytime The policy should state exactly what the requirements are. They may differ by employer. But I hope yours is a simple as mine - for BMI of 35-40 one comorbidity and NO supervised weightloss plan. When I told the NP who I have for insurance, she said they're wicked easy to work with. Didn't expect any problems.

Mine is the same