Calling anyone with BCBS of New Jersey!

[Angelica 1]

Hey guys :eek:

I got notification today that I needed to undergo a 6 month diet program before I could have my surgery. This is a little diseheartening to me, as everyone else I have spoken too who my insurance hasnt had to fill this requirement. My question is this, if you have BC/BS of New Jersey, have you had to undergo this diet program? Please let me know! I plan on calling the insurance company on Monday, and rasing a stink to holy heck. I dont know if this will make much of a difference, however, I figure its at least worth a try.

Thanks in advance!

-A:help:

[Alexandra 55]

Hi Angelica,

I just replied to your other thread about individual insurance, and now that I know you're in NJ I can tell you that you absolutely are NOT eligible for individual insurance as long as you are eligible for your group plan.

That said, let me ask this: are you in a large-group plan? I'm in NJ and have not heard that BC/BS has that requirement here. Maybe it's being levied by your employer in an effort to make the plan more restrictive? In any event, it's worth a call indeed. Good luck!!

[carol422 0]

I belong to BCBS of IL and the Drs office has told me the same thing, 6 months supervised diet, 5 years of medical records showing weight. Someone said it's to show your really going to follow directions with the LB. I'm seeing the Dr on 9/28 for the first time. I'll do whatever it takes to get this weight off for good! Good luck!

[Angelica 1]

Alexandra, Thank you for the information, the tricky part about my insurance is that its from NJ, but, I live in Texas, do you know how that affects the situation?