Failed attempts of Medical weight loss? Independence Blue Cross

[MIchelle Rosanna 0]

Does anyone have Independence Blue Cross, Comcast is my employer. If so, what was required for the “documented failed attempts of medical weight loss”? I throughly read the entire Bariatric policy and it does not state exactly what their looking for. Thank you in Advance

[BoredCW 35]

I don't have that that exact insurance, but part of the BC family.

For my surgery proof of past weight loss attempts included the following:

• Nutritionist Notes
• Some sort of weight loss program/Calorie counting (I captured all my food intake with LoseIt for 6 months. I was able to make a PDF of the food diary I kept for that time.) I think they also accept weight watchers.
• Medical documentation of weight at that time and activities of attempts to lose weight. I requested medical records from the doctors offices that showed my weight and what I talked to the Doctor about me losing weight.

Also you should ask your surgeon as to what they look for as they deal with the Ins all the time and should know what they require.

Hope this helps.

Good Luck!

Edited September 14, 2019 by BoredCW

[apiane 174]

Yeah just ask the insurance coordinator at your surgeon's office. They are a WEALTH of knowledge!

[MIchelle Rosanna 0]

Thank you ❤️