does insurance cover fills?

[juju 0]

Does anyone know if you have to pay out of pocket for fills, and how much are they???

[scottygyrl 1]

I had my surgery done in Mexico because my insurance doesn't cover anything for obesity. So, I guess it depends on your insurance. And the costs depends on the DR. All the Dr.s around my area want alot of money. One place wanted 2,000 for a year of fills, one wanted $900, for the first then $250 after that, I finally found one the is $250 for the first and $150 after that.

[Alexandra 55]

Juju, if your insurance carrier is Enlightened enough to cover banding, then fills should be included. It's important for them to know that fills are an INTRINSIC part of the treatment and absolutely required surgical followup.

A lot depends on how the procedure is billed, whether it's in the office or in a hospital; whether radiology is used or it's done by a surgeon or NP or whomever. So check with your doctor for specifics. His staff is likely to know exactly how your carrier handles it.

[Guest j. lynn]

Does anyone know if you have to pay out of pocket for fills, and how much are they???

My insurance didn't pay for my band, but my new insurance (which doesn't pay for WLS either) is paying for my fills. Maybe my doc does something with them I dunno - I just pay my co-pay like I do for a normal dr's appointment.

jayme

[Guest SarahSSW]

I have BCBS HMO of IL. It paid for the surgery and for fills. I have had absolutely no problems with them. It's been wonderful!