Anthem BCBS of VA

GinaLucas3 · August 20, 2008

I am starting this whole process. I go to a seminar sept. 13 and was wondering if anyone has had any luck with Anthem of Virginia? My book says they cover weight loss surgery as long as its "life or death" I wasnt sure exactly what they want...:confused2: I have very high cholesterol, my BP is borderline, I was at one time on med for it, I weigh 272 and BMI is 46.

Any help or advice will be wonderful! I am so worried I will be turned down. Thank you ..

BethFromVA · October 4, 2008

"Life or death" sounds like that fantastic vague insurance-speak. :angry:

But it does sound like you have co-morbidity along with being overweight so I would think that may qualify.

I see you wrote this in August. Any luck?

GinaLucas3 · October 5, 2008

I went to the Seminar and Cant even get into the surgeons office until Dec 18!! My insurance said they have to wait until the surgeons office sends them all of my info before they know if they will pay for it:mad:..

BethFromVA · October 5, 2008

Wow, that's horrible!

I've been more than a bit surprised by the different ways the insurance companies handle this. Some are almost ushered right in, and others have to do poodle tricks through hoops just to get a "maybe".

I really know very little right now except that mine covers. I should know more by Tuesday-ish, assuming the doctor's office can give me the specifics on my plan when I go in.