I was reading the benefits brochure and notice I would have to pay 30% for plans agents, drugs, and/or supplies administered. Can you share with me how much out of pocket this was for you. I am looking into have surgery at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta and wanted to know how much out of pocket I will need to pay.

I was sleeved 4/23 and so far no one has asked me to pay a thing. Maybe they're going to ambush me with it.

I was sleeved 4/23 and so far no one has asked me to pay a thing. Maybe they're going to ambush me with it.

You didn't have to pay $150 for the surgeon fee? Do you have basic or standard?

Maybe I do have to, I just haven't gotten any bills yet. There was some confusion on my part because I have both Blue Cross/Blue Shield federal and Tricare. Originally I was going to get the lap band and was assured my insurance companies would completely cover the cost. When I changed to the sleeve, no one told me Tricare considered it an experimental procedure and would not pay any for it. As of now, though, I haven't received any bills.

I have the same insurance and will be sleeved 7/12.... So far I've paid the doctors co payment and the yearly deductible for the ins... Also u have hospital co payment for the nights u stay in the hospital.... Call bcbs and ask them any questions u have

Search federal blue cross blue shield and several topics will come up.

Search federal blue cross blue shield and several topics will come up.

Thank you I have already searched BCBS federal and have found great information but I haven't found the answer to this particular question.

Have you talked to the insurance coordinator at your doctor's?

I only had to pay the $150 copayment. Everything else was included. I have the basic option. I did previously pay for my nutrition appointments and all... but the actual surgery was only $150.

Have you talked to the insurance coordinator at your doctor's?

My first appointment is July 19 with my NUT. I won't speak to the surgeon's office until after my 3 mth supervised diet . I just wanted to get an idea of how much money I need to set aside for the next couple of months for the surgery.

Maybe I do have to, I just haven't gotten any bills yet. There was some confusion on my part because I have both Blue Cross/Blue Shield federal and Tricare. Originally I was going to get the lap band and was assured my insurance companies would completely cover the cost. When I changed to the sleeve, no one told me Tricare considered it an experimental procedure and would not pay any for it. As of now, though, I haven't received any bills.

I have Tricare Prime and live in the San Diego area, they covered my surgery 100%. The catch is they will only do the VSG if it is done at a Military Medical Center. The good thing is they will also cover any type of Tummy Tuck, Inner Thigh, and Breast but you have to wait 18 mths after surgery and because they do not do plastic surgery for civilians I will be able to go to the surgeon of my choice for that.

Almost a year out, I pay only $3.50 for my toll to the hospital . Like I said I am the perfect specimen for the sleeve. No 6 months diets, no waiting, no contacting insurance, nothing under 2 months I was done and out! Blessed or lucky?

I read my fep blue basic policy and it said 150 for the surgeon and 150 a day for overnight hospital stay...that's it. And the requirements are pretty shhhhhh

I know this thread us almost a year old but this is exactly what I was looking for! I'm waiting for the paperwork to be sent off and now I'm worried about getting an approval but not being able to afford the surgery. I have fep blue basic. Can any one share what they had to pay? I'm hoping that by now some of you who responded may have a more definitive answer since its been almost a year. Thanks! :-)

I know this thread us almost a year old but this is exactly what I was looking for! I'm waiting for the paperwork to be sent off and now I'm worried about getting an approval but not being able to afford the surgery. I have fep blue basic. Can any one share what they had to pay? I'm hoping that by now some of you who responded may have a more definitive answer since its been almost a year. Thanks! :-)

My was very cheep I only paid the hospital co payment plus the doctor bill was $600

Thanks!