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[shelbys mom 70]

Hi, does anyone know if insurance companies will allow the surgery with a BMI of 34?

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[jane13 2,256]

I cant answer that for sure but I do believe if there are other medical issues the BMI is not the game changer.

[shelbys mom 70]

Thank you

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Hi, does anyone know if insurance companies will allow the surgery with a BMI of 34?

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That is a great question for your insurance.

Look for a free seminar in your area about weight loss surgery, preferably with a surgeon who is at a Bariatric Center of Excellence. They can help you get answer to questions like this, too since they generally work with a variety of insurance companies.

[SusanB55 89]

Our insurance liason has always said that you must have a BMI of 35 and at least 1 co-morbordity or 40 BMI and no co-morbodity.

[jane13 2,256]

@@shelbys mom - you may need to weigh in at 35BMI (heavy clothes, socks, jewelry, keys in pockets

Like suggested contact your insurance company BEFORE you go and weigh-in somewhere.

[JamieLogical 8,710]

That is completely dependent upon your insurance company and specific policy. You should contact them.

Generally speaking, most insurance companies will only cover people with a BMI of 40+ or with a BMI of 35+ and comorbidities (high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea, etc.). But, again, only your insurance company can tell you for sure what your specific policy might cover.

[shelbys mom 70]

Thank you all☺

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[SusanB55 89]

@@shelbys mom - you may need to weigh in at 35BMI (heavy clothes, socks, jewelry, keys in pockets :)Like suggested contact your insurance company BEFORE you go and weigh-in somewhere.

This might date me, but that's what Barney Fife did! He had to pass a weigh in so he wore a heavy metal link chain under his shirt lol!!

[kmorri 1,689]

@@shelbys mom - you may need to weigh in at 35BMI (heavy clothes, socks, jewelry, keys in pockets :)Like suggested contact your insurance company BEFORE you go and weigh-in somewhere.

This might date me, but that's what Barney Fife did! He had to pass a weigh in so he wore a heavy metal link chain under his shirt lol!!

Scuba diving weights in your pockets...LOL