Three surgeons later, 6 months later

[michellee323 5]

So I had to change my surgeon a few times due to insurance and coverage. I've finally found "the one". We submitted to insurance this week and are supposed to know if it was accepted in 7 days. I have Blue Cross Anthem PPO inaurance. My only worry is that the girl at this office mentioned there also needed to be 6 months worth of doctor monitored diet? None of my previous sergeons offices mentioned this. I hope I don't get denied because of that. Anyone else have to do that?

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[clc9 644]

If it's a requirement, it has nothing to do with the surgeon. It's many insurance companies' attempt at trying to get you to drop out and self-pay or not get surgery. It wouldn't be denial, just a 6 month delay.

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[michellee323 5]

Yeah, but I had the same insurance when I was trying to do it with the last surgeons tok. Just strange that they didn't mention it. Or start that process.

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[FunkyMunkyBrat 205]

It depends on your BMI, co-morbidities, etc on whether that's required.. I have BCBS and it's definitely a requirement unless your BMI is higher than (I can't remember the number for sure) 50 maybe? But you get the idea

Munky

[WitchySar 244]

Many insurances require it, or something similar like 3 or 12 months. Mine required 6 months of a medically supervised diet before I could even be submitted to insurance for approval. I hope it goes well for you.