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Does anyone know where to get the new qualifications that BCBS of IL started as of July 1? I was told by my physician there are new qualification that are better.

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call them and ask for a update. 1-888-979-4516 They have changed alot I have them. I already started with the meeting. Got my letter from my Prim doctor etc. get those things right away done.

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I went to a seminar at my doctor's office earlier in July. They asked me to come as a patient to answer questions for potential questions. Anyway, I was chatting with the Lap Band Advocate and she said that BCBS of Georgia has done away with the requirement for the supervised diet. Obviously, I'm past any changes since I'm post op BUT I suggest that if you haven't gotten a letter you call your insurance provider (there should be a customer service number on your insurance card) and ask them to detail all changes.

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woo hoo, i have bcbs il and i was approved on thursday! they did away with the 5YR med history and the diet only has to be 3 months - you pretty much just have to do the diet and the psych eval to get approved. i got my letter in the mail today! so excited!!!

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How long did it take to get approved i have the same ins?

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