jcehlendt 8 Posted January 29, 2017 I am new on here and I have recently decided to have sleeve surgery. I am covered through Local Government BCBS in AL. When I called they said I didn't have to be pre-approved but it had to be deemed a medical necessity. There would not be a wait time on their end. Has anyone been told this before? My next step is to go to the seminar (2/07) before I make an appointment with my surgeon. I figured I won't know for sure about the insurance until I see the surgeon. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anb10412 0 Posted January 30, 2017 I have BCBS in AL. They told me it would be six months before I could be approved for surgery. There is a list of requirements I have to do before I can be approved. You should learn about the insurance at your first seminar. Hope this helps! Sent from my Z963VL using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcehlendt 8 Posted January 30, 2017 Thank you! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
savyourdvine1 110 Posted January 30, 2017 Yes bcbs of Texas..... same exact information. No wait time Sent from my SM-J700P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcehlendt 8 Posted January 30, 2017 Let me say also that my BMI is 38, I know that can be a huge factor regarding insurance. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites