Blue Cross Anthem Ct

[sarahr0 66]

has anyone had plastics after WLS with blue cross anthem insurance?

[suegirl 109]

Blue Cross Anthem is horrid.. they will not cover the after loss plastic surgery... Had two co-workers, lost well in excess of 100 lbs... Anthem considered it NON NECESSARY and they fought it for years... no go.. you would be better off to save your pennies and go to Tijuana for a Mommy Makeover for 5k

[NDN_RN 527]

Can I suggest a fellow program at NY Eye and Ear Hospital? I had a mommy makeover (in 2 steps) by a plastic surgeon fellowing in cosmetic plastics and a park avenue plastic surgeon for the unbelievable cost of 6000 total. That is a full lower bodylift and Tummy Tuck (stage 1) and a full breast lift (stage 2) each stage 3000. I did this after a big weight loss about a few years ago, then gained it all back (now I am pre sleeve, oct date hopefully). I am even contemplating letting my college daughter get implants with them (she is thin as a rail and a 32 A).

The program is top notch and the care was great. they also have a higher cost program (no fellow involved), which is still a good price. I can give you the info if you in box me. Obviously, I only speak to my experience, which was awesome.

[mom2five 292]

I have anthem bcbs and they will cover a panniculectomy if it is medically necessary. Basically, the skin has to hang down over the pubic area and you have to have documented problems with rashes.

I think they will also cover breast procedures under similar conditions; documented rashes, etc. I'm not sure about the breast coverage, but I am positive about the panniculectomy.

Edited to add that I am not in Ct. I didn't realize this post was for ppl who are in Ct. LOL

Edited September 17, 2012 by mom2five

[sarahr0 66]

lol thanks.. I'm not from CT either... but my employer is based out of there. I am in PA