Insurance Questions

[guy17 6]

I have decided that I want to start my journey with the Gastric Sleeve surgery. I made my first medical intake appointment on March 24th to discuss the options, but I already know that the sleeve is the best option for me. I contacted my insurance company and they said they will cover all the costs that go along with the surgery, but I was wondering how long it will take to be approved? I noticed that on here some people only had to do a 3, 4, or 6 month diet program, and was wondering if anybody has the same insurance as I do? It is called Tufts Network Health together plan, which is also known as Mass health? I would really love to get the surgery done before September. I look forward to hearing from anyone.

[princessangie 6]

Bcbs is 6 months and Medicare is 3 months.

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[guy17 6]

Hi Princessangie, what is Bcbs? I have tufts health plan-Network health together.

[dede0314 356]

You should call your insurance company and get all the requirements. They usually have a bulletin you can go to on their website. But the best thing to do is call them to make sure you know all the requirements directly from them. Get a print out if you can.

[princessangie 6]

Hi Princessangie, what is Bcbs? I have tufts health plan-Network health together.

Blue Cross blue shield

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[guy17 6]

Thank you Dede0314! I definitely will do that and okay princessangie thankyou

[dede0314 356]

@@guy17 No Problem. Good Luck! Keep us updated.

[guy17 6]

My Insurance company said that they don't require any program and only need the Pre-Authorization from my doctor! But now I have to find out if my doctor is going to require a program, but I dont know if he will because my insurance only covers the surgery.