shelbys mom 70 Posted April 21, 2016 Hi, does anyone know if insurance companies will allow the surgery with a BMI of 34? Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jane13 2,256 Posted April 21, 2016 I cant answer that for sure but I do believe if there are other medical issues the BMI is not the game changer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shelbys mom 70 Posted April 21, 2016 Thank you Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted April 21, 2016 Hi, does anyone know if insurance companies will allow the surgery with a BMI of 34? Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SusanB55 89 Posted April 21, 2016 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jane13 2,256 Posted April 21, 2016 @@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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieLogical 8,727 Posted April 21, 2016 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shelbys mom 70 Posted April 21, 2016 Thank you all☺ Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SusanB55 89 Posted April 21, 2016 @@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!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmorri 1,689 Posted April 22, 2016 @@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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
