Anthem BC/BS-BMI requirement?

[judyk 9]

Can anyone tell me if Anthem BC/BS has a BMI requirement?

Does anyone get approved with a BMI of 32.5 with complicating conditions? I have diabetes, sleep apnea, hypertension, high cholesteral, high triglycerides and leaking heart valves

[HeatherO 7]

I dont know the specifics of Anthem BCBS now. However, I had this insurance before and I remember that you had to have a BMI of at least 35 with complications or 40 without.

You should definitely give them a call. Best of luck to you.

[Jazzywoman 0]

I have Anthem Blue Access and their requirements were a BMI of 35 and 2 or more qualifying health issues.

I had bmi of 39 with high BP and High Cholesterol

I was approved quickly - within a week.

[Brandy~ 2]

I have BCBS of Minnesota and they cover BMI under 40 as long as you have comorbities which you do. Call them they will be upfront.

[kathystrick 3]

I have Anthem and it does day 35 with 2 or more co-morbidities, but it wouldn't hurt to call and get a copy of your policy jsut to be sure. Every plan is different.

Good luck!