Southern Health- BMI requirments

Flowerfli · June 28, 2008

I have a few questions. I am halfway through my 6 month supervised diet, and my workplace is changing insurance as of July 1. I have already spoken with the new insurance company, they cover lap-band, with qualifiers. I have no "qualifying" co-morbidities, that is why I want the surgery to prevent myself from getting any. My parents have just about every illness and I want to be a better role model for my young daughter. My BMI must be over 40. At this exact moment, I am 39, but 5-6 months ago I was over 40. I am wondering if I have to be over 40 at the time they submit to insurance.

Thanks for any input.

smperson · June 28, 2008

Hello I have aetna and I asked that question. My dr said because i have the history of always being overweight and obese and my bmi was 48 i would still qualify even if i went under bmi. My dr said we would work something out to make sure I qualify! Good luck!

Flowerfli · June 29, 2008

Thanks for the encouragement. I am in the middle of a divorce and seem to need the support these days. I am hoping this new insurance will be great. All of the things they require I have already done for my surgeon and during my 3.5 months waiting for my old insurance 6 month waiting. The new insurance only requires 3 months. I am keeping my fingers crossed come the begining July, my new life can begin. LAP BAND RULES!