Oregon, can I get insurance?

wingsofwar20 · February 11, 2008

I have been obese for many years and have tried everything out there. My work insurance policy through western benefits doesn't cover surgery for weight issues. Is there a secondary insurance I can pick up that will? Insurance stuff is like Greek to me if someone can point me in the right direction I would be very grateful. It seems to perfect to be able to pick up an insurance coverage just to get an expensive surgery done, is it?

Thanks.

:cursing::sad: :blink: :sad::tt2:

Brandy~ · February 11, 2008

Hi there! Eugene, Oregon here. I looked all over trying to find a way to cover the surgery..... My old insurance wouldn't cover it either. However, my company switched to BCBS of Minnesota and they do cover it.... You have to do 6 months worth of dietitian meeting but it's not too bad. I have 2 more of those and then request preauthorization from the insurance. What part of Oregon are you in?

I am using Bariatric center here in Eugene... They are much more expensive for the surgery 23k than say the bariatric center in CoosBay he is only 10k. They both have financing options you may look into those if your insurance doesnt plan on switching anytime soon.

Good luck :cursing:

wingsofwar20 · February 11, 2008

Grants Pass. I had a family member get a bypass there in Eugene. Great results and very happy with it. Best of luck. I don't think my company is planning on switching insurance companies any time soon they just got their current one two years ago.