When I started my WLS process I knew there would be requirements, both insurance and the bariatric center wise. But man Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota wants you to jump through hoops!

I'm almost done with my 6 month supervised weight loss, almost at required pre-surgery weight, all the tests and appointments done. But they want a 2 year medically documented BMI of over 40, and although for the past year and a half mine has been 41.75 before that it was 39-40 and they won't accept that. I'm just not sure what to do next. I'm in not means giving up, it's just frusterating going through everything and having all this hope for the first time in years! Especially when I've been bending over backwards to meet all the other insurance requirements, just to be caught up on this one.

Has anyone else had issues with insurance making your life difficult? Anyone else with BCBSMN?

Not to upset you, but I am finally getting sleeved on Tuesday after over 16 months of fighting with the same company. That being said, my fight with them was for different reasons. If they deny you, I would definitely send in an appeal with a letter from your doctor and/or surgeon. I think a lower BMI would be easier to fight about and win than when I had to fight an unexpected exclusion that was added to my policy. It may not seem like it, but BCBS of MN is alot better now than it was when I first tried to get approved.

Hope I answered your question. Good luck!!!

Glad you're finally getting sleeved! and thank you for sharing, if I get denied I will definatley appeal. I guess it's good to know I'm not the only one having trouble with the insurance Good luck on your surgery, hope it all goes well :)