Empire Blue Shield EPO

[bee in my bonnet 0]

Hey guys,

I have just started the process and the insurance I have is Empire Blue Shield EPO. I am trying to gether as much info as possible before going to my first appointment on Thursday. My insurance covers the surgery (if I get approved) at 90% with a $1000 yearly maximum. My BMI is 48 so I don't think that I need any comorbidities but I am still nervous. I really don't want to do a sleep study becuase in Idaho, it can take months to schedule. Do you know if Empire REQUIRES a sleep study? I am good with every other appointment that I need to go to but I don't want to wait for months to get in.

Thanks!

Christina

[jelbel 0]

Hi!

They approved me in 24 hours and I had to pay about $1,200.00

[jelbel 0]

Oh and no sleep study. but I didn't have sleep apnea.

[bee in my bonnet 0]

Thanks Jelbel, that is good to know. I hope that I don't need a sleep study...

What doctors did they require you to see? Psych, nutritionist, PCA, surgeon??

Did you have to go through 6 months counselling first? I read here that some people do.

I appreicate the info!!!

Christina:teeth_smile:

[ivyrose325 0]

I didn't have EPO at the time of my surgerybut I do now and they cover the cost of office visits for me now ( not the fills though) the consultations and floro