Did BCBS Federal approve protein shakes from insure nutrition?

[Elode 8,093]

@@Rovobay Ok I was just wondering. I have BCBS federal so I guess we will see. I've been buying them all along so whatever. I'm surprised they didn't try to make you pay for the ones you got.

[Ladyrider323 10]

Insure Nutrition is a rip off!!! I received four boxes of Premier Protein, Multivitamins, and scar cream. They billed my insurance over $7000. I am canceling them in the morning. That is ludicrous!!!!! They should be prosecuted for insurance scam/abuse.

[yosipena 0]

Hello!!

I have BCBS PPO.

My insurance did cover for the shakes!

My prescription CVS/Caremark covered for the chewable Vitamins and scar cream!

I have yet to receive shipment on the items as they are waiting for Dr. Carmine, my surgeon to fill out a form.

I am happy my insurance will be covering all of this, but this is where it gets a bit sketchy and I am giving it seconds thoughts as if this is too good to be true...

Paper work is being submitted to my insurance sometime this week for the surgery, I should be getting a call next week with approval or denial.

I called BCBS and Caremark myself to see if the above items will be covered and I was firmly told no. Because according to BCBS the shakes are over the counter and I can purchase them as they are not medically necessary. I did tell the rep that they are not medically necessarily now on a daily basis but that after surgery they are medically necessary, I was again told no. I read different chats in here and that is how I discovered Insure Nutrition... I applied, provided all information-this was March 12th. I got a call last night March 18th that I was approve from both BCBS and Caremark for the shakes, Vitamins and scar cream.The rep said BCBS provided 12 referrals for the shakes! Dr. Carmine the surgeon was faxed a form and once he sends it back they will be able to send me the shakes, etc.... And I was very clear I do not have a surgery date yet. Don't know how BCBS approved shakes for a surgery they have yet to approve and have no pending paper work for.... im confused...

But why did insurance told me they did not cover and I was approved via Insure Nutrition? This is confusing, and scaring me- all I need is a big old bill months down the road!!!

Anyone with similar experience??