New from Louisiana

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I am excited by how simple this process has been. I filled out all the forms online. I even took my psych evaluation online. They approved my insurance much quicker than I thought they would.

I wish that the entire process could have been as easy. When I originally decided to have the surgery, I started at another hospital and found that my insurance did not cover WLS. I checked into my wife's policy and they covered it so I changed policies. The funny thing is that both of our employers have Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. I returned to the hospital with my new insurance card and I was told that BCBS did not cover WLS even though I had called and verified everything before I changed policies.

I almost gave up then but I decided to look into a different hospital. They told me to go online, fill out the form and they would get back with me ... and a week later, I am approved and have a March 11th date set for surgery.

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Congrats to you!!! I'm also from Louisiana. I am sooo excited the surgeon sent in my paperwork to insurance yesterday!!! So I should be hearing something back soon I hope! Best of luck to you!

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What surgeon are you using? I am using Dr. Hargroder.

[*susan* 1,709]

Hi Charles, welcome to our boards, we are happy you found us.

Many employers add specific provisions to their policies to not cover weight loss surgery. I think it is sad. You would think they want their employees to be healthy.

I have never heard of being able to do your psychiatric evaluation online. That is pretty cool, one less appointment you have to wait for.

Keep us posted on how things are going.