Looking for good insurance in CA

[Shelia 0]

Thanks for the posts here.

First off, let me say to longnecks that I am so sorry about your step mom, that is just awful. Stay strong.

Destined, it sounds like BC is moving pretty fast for you I am the same age and BMI as you, did you have any other medical problems attributed to being overweight to help you qualify? I am really excited for you - good luck and I can't wait to hear more.

Would you mind telling me who your doctors are and what process you followed to get approved so quickly? You can PM me if that is better. I ended up with Kaiser and I am just nervous about approaching my PCP about the surgery. My husband is starting a new job and I may have a new set of insurance choices very soon, so I would love to know more about your doctors and your specific situation. I live in Claremont which is about 15 mins from the north end of OC, anywhere in OC would be a reasonable drive for me.

Mindy, thanks for mentioing the group v. individual plans. I had the unfortunate opportunity to have already learned that lesson, when I tried to get individual insurance they denied me because of my weight. However, I have an employee and she doesn't need insurance because she is covered by her husband, so I can sign up as a group of 2 and then she can opt out and I still get the benefits of being a group. I had a great agent make all this work for me and now that I finally got it figured out aan am ready to roll the dice with Kaiser, my husband finally lands a job with benefits.

So now I have to really think about this. I am hearing that Kaiser Long Beach is doing the band, but that story about BC in OC was so promising - only 2 months to banding - WOW!

I really appreciate all the input and I wish you all the best in your banding experience. Please keep the advice coming.

Shelia