Did BCBS Federal approve protein shakes from insure nutrition?

[Rovobay 920]

just curious if anyone has used this company to get Protein Shakes after surgery. I think it would be helpful.

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

Here's my experience (I'm Anthem BC/BS)... when you fill out the form online, they send a request to your doctor to have them write a script for the shakes. Once they have that script, they submit it to insurance to see if it will cover the costs. In my case, they sent the request to the doctor for a script and he stuck it in my file. At my next appointment he asked me what it was for. I hadn't told him I was doing it because I didn't know the process. By then, I was post-op and found some drinks I liked but was on regular food, so I didn't really care to try to get them anymore.

I'd suggest talking to your doctor and letting them know what you're doing, so they won't be surprised when they get the request. And then maybe contact the Insure people to ask them if the doctor sent the script. That way you won't just be sitting around waiting to see if it's approved and you'll know where the holdup is.

[skinnytiff 49]

Yes, I have bcbs federal and insure nutrition sent me Vitamins and free Protein Shakes for almost a year and then said my insurance would not longer cover it. I loved it! I paid nothing. It was soooo great having the extra Protein shakes.< /p>

[BandedSister_Lizz 22]

<p>Yes, I have bcbs federal and insure nutrition sent me Vitamins and free Protein shakes for almost a year and then said my insurance would not longer cover it. I loved it! I paid nothing. It was soooo great having the extra Protein shakes.</p>

Hi Tiff,

How did you go about erring approved for these? I am having surgery this Tuesday and would love the same opportunity!

Thanks!

Lizz

[Dee_RNY 43]

Yes. My bcbs federal just denied my insure nutrition request but it is legit so if I were you I would atleast try to get it.

[BandedSister_Lizz 22]

@ did you just ask your PCP for a prescription?

[Dee_RNY 43]

No. They claim they did but I honestly don't think they did. I think they go forward based on your ins info. My first doc apt is tomorrow so why would he write a prescription and he's never seen me yet.

[BandedSister_Lizz 22]

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I see what you are saying I have to make an ppt with with PCP for sometime next week I will let you know what he says! And let me know how it goes for you!

Lizz

[Dee_RNY 43]

Lizz,

You had your surgery on Tuesday? How did it go? Im getting RNY and my initial appointment with surgeon is this morning. Im so excited. I've completed my 3 mos weight loss trial so its full speed ahead from here on out.

[BandedSister_Lizz 22]

Dee,

Yes, I had lap band this passed Tuesday. Originally i wanted RNY but decided it wasn't for me at the time. I commend you for going for it! How was your doctors appt?

Lizz

[Dee_RNY 43]

Appointment went well. Im on the fast track. Talked to the team. Got blood work, ekg, urinalysis and chest x rays all done today. Nutrition appt on Tuesday and Sep 13. Psych eval appt aug 21 @6pm. They will call me for my upper gi appt next week. Then Im all done. Submit to ins then surgery date. I will more than likely get it done in October. At least I hope so. Im sure you will do well with the band. Im not scared or nervous. Just ready!!!

[BandedSister_Lizz 22]

Dee,

I'm so happy for you!!! Keep me posted on your process it seems like it will happen quickly for you

Lizz

[Rovobay 920]

Doctor's office signed the script this morning and was faxing back to insure nutrition. I am also hoping that I will get scar cream and multi-Vitamins too. That is weird the someone gets approved with BCBS Federal while someone else with same insurance does not..... anyone else

[Elode 8,093]

@@Rovobay Did you ever get approved for these?

[Rovobay 920]

@@Elode oddly no..... The approval period was taking a while. I reached out to them several times. they sent me 2 boxes of chocolate and 2 boxes of vanilla while I was waiting for approval. 2+ months passed and finally got them to tell me that I was not approved.... glad I got toe 4 cases free.... something about them being out of network and I haven't met my out of pocket expenses yet ($6000 for the calendar year or something like that), and that they would not be reimbursed. denied!!!

I do not understand insurance at all. I just buy the shakes at costco $25 bucks for 18 shakes.