My bcbs offers no bariatric coverage

[Soli3l 30]

I am getting an endoscopy done next month to see what is wrong with my sleeve which will most likely need a revision. My current health insurance has no bariatric coverage. Is there any insurance that I could self pay for my revision? My other option is cash pay for this surgery. Thank you.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Not sure where you are located but in some states, insurance purchased off the exchange is required to offer bariatric surgery. You would want to research it very carefully though. Plus with premiums, deductibles, etc. it would probably still be pretty costly, and you likely wouldn't be able to buy insurance to start before January 2016.

I know many people have gone for revisions in Mexico which is at least cheaper than self-pay in the US.

Good luck!

[Soli3l 30]

Not sure where you are located but in some states, insurance purchased off the exchange is required to offer bariatric surgery. You would want to research it very carefully though. Plus with premiums, deductibles, etc. it would probably still be pretty costly, and you likely wouldn't be able to buy insurance to start before January 2016.

I know many people have gone for revisions in Mexico which is at least cheaper than self-pay in the US.

Good luck!

I live in NJ, I am speaking with my claims administrator at work to see if they cover due to complications she is checking with BCBS. Going to MX is not an option. I know cash pay may cost $20k.

Thanks for your feedback and support. ????