I don't have 2 years medical history can I get approved.

[Dprincess 0]

Can I still get approved for bariatric surgery, if I don’t have a 2 year medical history? I was on temporary assignments for the last 5 years and I couldn’t afford insurance. The last time I had medical insurance was at the time of my daughter’s birth which was again 5 years ago. Now my husband has a really great job and insurance so I’m looking into getting the gastric sleeve. I’ve gained over 80 pounds and I’m really scared that I won’t be approved without the medical history, please help. By the way I have BCBS Anthem if this helps. Thanks.

[JamieLogical 8,708]

It is completely dependent upon your provider and your specific policy. You will need to contact your insurance company to find out for sure. Every provider and policy is different.

[Champ715 207]

I have BCBS AL and they required a 3 year medical history. I didn't have this from my primary doctor so I called to ask if it was a mandatory requirement. They said it was mandatory and I would not be approved without it. I ended up having to track down my OBGYN in a different city to get records from 2012. I don't know if BCBS Anthem is the same way but usually it's spelled out pretty clearly in your policy. If it's listed as a requirement, they most likely will not waive it.

[Proud2BMe 1,016]

If you are denied you can always go self-pay where you currently live at or in Mexico as well.

[TMM 6]

I did not either. I went in for a physical and she did a medical history going back several years of my attempted weight loss (weight watchers, nutra system etc...?) to account for two years.

[tiffie00 2]

I have BCBS ANTHEM OF TEXAS & was required to write a letter why I did not have two year weight history which was because I had no insurance and I was approved In one business day. Good luck!

[rgallardo 30]

Depends on ur insurance I really didn't have any medical history before I started my 6 month nutrition stuff for bariatrics..... I had seen a dr a few times before but in a diff country and I did not have those records