I have Blue Shield of CA. Wondering if I will be required to have a medically supervised diet for 6-months? Does anyone from Southern CA have any input on this? Thanks!

Medically Supervised diet not required in CA

Check out Calimom's blog for more info.

http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/calimom/blog/tag/medically+supervised+diet+not+required+in+ca/

I have Blue Cross Blue Shield in PA - and they do not require it! I have read a lot on here and seems they are all different! You should call and see what is needed - that is the best way ! Good Luck

BCBS of TX only required 3 months...

I know BCBS of IL and TX only require 3 months now. Call and ask!

Thank you all for your insightful tips!!

All insurance companies have their individual standards and guidelines. The bariatric coordinator I worked with told me that many follow the lead of Blue Cross-Blue Shield though.

I have Anthem BCBS of California and I wasn't required to have a medically supervised diet. It was a breeze to get approval through them.

Good luck to you!

I have CCS which is an affiliate of BCBS and I had to do the 6 months....wouldn't change a thing because I learned so much in that time!