Hi! I am a newbie and have some questions regarding Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal. I have gone to my first consultation, had my psych eval, and EGD. I have a 35 BMI but several comorbitities. I am waiting on my PCP to send my records to my surgeon but I am wondering if it will work because for 2 years I have bounced all over the place as far as weight goes. Does it have to be a BMI of 35 the whole 2 years?

I have a 35 BMI but several comorbitities.

tigrin

i believe if you have a BMI of less than 40 - but you have some morbities i/e high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high chlosteral (misp) - you do qualify. Others please chime in to verify.

This is the only time when having more problems is "good", that way you can have surgery. Strange how things work

good luck

kathy

I have BCBS Fep also. I guess the weight history depends on how it is reported. The ins. Company wants to see you have been obese for at least two years. If your weight has been normal within the past two years you might have a problem getting approved. Sorry. Maybe you should talk to your pcp about which amounts to document.

I know I have been obese for 3+ years but I am just worried that the insurance will say no because the BMI wasn't 35 the whole time.