jillissac

I think all Anthem is different. I am in Ohio and my husband works at GM. Our insurance approved me within a week of submitting it. I am having surgery in 5 days. I have a BMI of 37, joint pain and GERD. They will be paying 100% and I only have to pay my copay for fills. But like I said, there are many different plans. Good luck.

BCBS of OH just authorized my surgery. I recieved a letter today for approval. I have a BMI of 37 with only joint pain and sleepless nights. No "documented" comorbities. Good Luck with yours. It only took 1 week to get a reply.

I just received a letter today from my insurance company authorizing my lap band!! I have a BMI of 37. My comorbities are joint pain, sleepless nights, and history of diabetes. Nothing really significant or documented. My PCP is awesome and really supported my decision. I also submitted a letter to the insurance company with my medical history stating why I felt I needed the surgery. I am so excited! I am hoping to lose 80 pounds! Hopefully i will be able to schedule my surgery soon. I can hardly wait til Monday to call their office!

Hi. Just curious...My BMI is <40 also (with Anthem BCBS). Wondering what comorbs you had to get approved. My PCP is all for the surgery and wants to help all he can. I have issues but not severe (yet).

I have GM Anthem BCBS. I am just beginning my journey down the approval path. My BMI is <40 but my PCP is all for me getting lapband. He is writing up comorbs for insurance to approve. I have psych eval 7/16, stress test 7/17 and first appt. with lapband Dr. 7/29. I went to the seminar and spoke with the Dr. and he seemed to believe it would go through. Keeping hopes high. Jillissa

No my husband works for GM. Congratulations on your success! I really hope my insurance approves...it will be the only way for me. GOod Luck!

I have Anthem BCBS too. Will submit to them Tuesday after my PCP appointment. I am in Ohio and have it through my husband work (GM). Where do you live?

Hello everyone. I am new to this website and really enjoy reading everyones posts. I just attended the seminar Thursday and have an appointment with my PCP Tuesday. I am anxoius to find out if my Insurance will cover the surgery. I have Anthem BCBS and when I called they said it was covered for morbid obesity. My BMI is 36 and I have knee nad back problems and possibly borderline diabetic...so we'll see. I am 39 years old and a full time student. I hope to get my weight down before I graduate and enter my new career. More Later. :tt2: