Yvette804 43 Posted December 18, 2016 So was there any out of pocket cost for those folks having BCBS of Illinois? Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BubblesOhSoSleeved 129 Posted December 18, 2016 I have bcbs illinois but haven't had my surgery yet...but it depends on what your plan covers...my plan covers 90% after the deductible of 2500 has been met Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yvette804 43 Posted December 18, 2016 I have bcbs illinois but haven't had my surgery yet...but it depends on what your plan covers...my plan covers 90% after the deductible of 2500 has been met Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App So it was pre-approved? Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BubblesOhSoSleeved 129 Posted December 18, 2016 No I'm waiting on approval..but I have sleep apnea and a BMI of 46.2 so I'm not really worried about it not being approved...I was just stating that your plan will tell you if you have any out-of-pocket cost...mine will be 10% of whatever the costs are Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yvette804 43 Posted December 18, 2016 Will you have to pay the out of pocket amount upfront? Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App By the way my BMI is 40.7 Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BubblesOhSoSleeved 129 Posted December 19, 2016 I'm not sure I think they'll bill me after looking at other claims they didn't charge upfront Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ky Dan 32 Posted December 19, 2016 It cost me about $2,200.00 you can pay the day of your surgery or after or if you have to make payments to the hospital. But that all depends if you have no problems and don't have a long hospital stay. Sent from my BLU STUDIO 5.0 C HD using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yvette804 43 Posted December 19, 2016 How long did the approval take, my doctor submitted everything on 12/6. By the way my BMI is 40.7. Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutsideMatchInside 10,166 Posted December 20, 2016 @@Yvette804 It is going to vary by plan. The plan I had last year, I had met my deductible through pre-op testing so my surgery didn't cost me anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yvette804 43 Posted December 20, 2016 How long did the approval take? Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ky Dan 32 Posted December 20, 2016 It took me 2 months. Sent from my BLU STUDIO 5.0 C HD using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yvette804 43 Posted December 20, 2016 Why did it take so long? Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
