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laraestokes · February 12, 2005

I just need to share some news on South Dakota insurance company. We have Dakotacare for our insurance. Both my husband and I were banded in Dec. We had already met our deductable for our insurance. Anyway we had to put up $570 up fron to our surgeon as the insurance company estimated they would pay all but $1140 -so we would pay half the rest set up in payments. Well to make a long story short the hospital put their billing in first so the $1140 was what was left for our out of pocket and then when the surgeon billed his services the insurance company paid for the whole thing. And we get the $570 back from them to apply to the hos.

Our docs office was also very good about getting all the ducks in a row before sending in to get approved. Both of us were approved in about 7 days. Dakotacare was great to work with and have paid well. I know we are a few of the lucky ones who have insurance that will pay for this procedure. We know it is rare!

hagerteresa · February 13, 2005

Its nice to hear such good success with the insurance companies. Best of luck to you both and keep us posted on your progress. Teresa

Jammin & Losin · February 13, 2005

Gosh you all really did get good Insurance customer sevice. Mine hasn't given me any hassel just lots of waiting!Congratulations and I wish you well.

New Hope · February 13, 2005

That's wonderful! Congratulations to you and your husband for becoming Bandsters too!

maudeispam · August 9, 2005

DH and I also have Dakotacare! They are an insurance company. They have never given us any argument about anything. I also have Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield but they won't cover the Lap Band. (But my employer is switching to Dakotacare September 1st!)