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[mssonya84 4]

Hello I am new to this forum. After research and thought, I was to get the Gastric Sleeve. I have 3 friends that have had major success with it. I am on my husband's insurance from his job with is BCBS of Georgia. I looked on our online account and I cannot find anywhere if it says that our particular plan covers weight loss surgery. Our card is the Bronze plan. Its says Blue Open Access POS and a little box to the side says PPO. Can anyone tell me please? Thanks in advance and I look forward to getting to know all of you!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Welcome. I suggest that you call your insurance company and ask if it covered.

[kmorri 1,689]

Yes just call the customer service number on the back of your card and ask if bariatric surgery is covered and what are the medical requirements.

Edited May 23, 2016 by kmorri

[Ruth1ess 494]

Welcome! I also suggest you call. Most calls are recorded and they are beholden to the information they give you, in case there is ever a dispute.

[sleevergirl2015 51]

Or call the weight loss center an speak to someone in the financial department they will tell u.

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[mssonya84 4]

My husband's insurance is Blue Cross Blue Shield and it is a state health benefits plan. It does not cover weight loss surgery ????

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[ppressey24 254]

Hello I am new to this forum. After research and thought, I was to get the Gastric Sleeve. I have 3 friends that have had major success with it. I am on my husband's insurance from his job with is BCBS of Georgia. I looked on our online account and I cannot find anywhere if it says that our particular plan covers weight loss surgery. Our card is the Bronze plan. Its says Blue Open Access POS and a little box to the side says PPO. Can anyone tell me please? Thanks in advance and I look forward to getting to know all of you!

Call the customer service number to see if they do. Have your primary care dr say that you need it and your insurance will do what shes asked of them.

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[ppressey24 254]

My husband's insurance is Blue Cross Blue Shield and it is a state health benefits plan. It does not cover weight loss surgery ????

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What, blue cross and blue sheild doesnt cover the surgery? Thays really suprising. Im glad i changed from that surgery

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[mssonya84 4]

The SHBP with BCBS stopped covering it

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

My husband's insurance is Blue Cross Blue Shield and it is a state health benefits plan. It does not cover weight loss surgery

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What, blue cross and blue sheild doesnt cover the surgery? Thays really suprising. Im glad i changed from that surgery

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It can vary wildly by state, employer, policy, etc.

[165B445 188]

Also goggle the CPT codes for the surgery... its a numeric system for a particular surgery... I know lap VSG CPT code is 43775, lap gastric bypass is 43644... good luck

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[mssonya84 4]

Thanks!!

[becomingmandikaye 262]

My husband's insurance is Blue Cross Blue Shield and it is a state health benefits plan. It does not cover weight loss surgery

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I am also on a state health plan through BCBS (NC), and it does cover it. The best thing to do in every case is call and ask.