Hi, my name is Melinda and I live in Eugene, OR. I am currently under the care of Oregon Bariatric Center, a Center of Excellence. I am interested in the lap band primarly unless things should change. I have BCBS standard and medicare as a secondary. Of course, the clinic would prefer to recover their money from BC then bill medicare. They would get 100% reinbursement between now and the first of the year. I am currious about their pre auth process (which I think is fair) and how they handle cases once everything is submitted correctly. I would be interested in hearing if any of you have had this insurance and how long and detailed the approval process is. Thank you in advance

Melinda

I have FEHB BCBS Standard as well. I'm just beginning to research lap banding so can I finally get off this weight roller coaster and attain then maintain a healthy weight. I'd be very interested in hearing about yours and others experiences in obtaining approval.

I have FEHB BCBS Standard as well. I'm just beginning to research lap banding so can I finally get off this weight roller coaster and attain then maintain a healthy weight. I'd be very interested in hearing about yours and others experiences in obtaining approval.

I will certainly keep you posted. The earliest my case could be sent for approval is early September. I figure if approved, I am looking at mid October for surgery. I haver several co-morbidities but I am concerned as to how they will reply to my efforts to lose weight in the last year. I have done weight watchers many times without much success. That is the only program that I felt was in my best medical interest. Take good care. I am interested in learning about your journey, too.

I also have FEHB Standard..All my paperwork went off to BCBS July 11th I still haven't heard if I've been approved. My major concern is the new 2011 3month physician supervised diet requirement. I did complete a 3m physician supervised diet June 2010 - Aug 2010 I included all the details and weekly results with my initial packet. My worry is it was too far back. I guess I'll find out soon enough.

I hVe tricare and I was approved within the week I saw the dr I was very surprised how quick things went i live n Alabama and my surgery will b at Trinity Medical Center