I have Federal BCBS, which requires, among other things, a two year history of being morbidly obese. I have a unique situation. I am a wheelchair user and cannot stand. Because of this, my primary care physician has been unable to weigh me. My VSG surgeon's office was able to weigh me with an accessible scale. However, I am concerned that I do not have the 2 year history documented. Thoughts?? Ideas??

Does your surgeon's office assign you a patient advocate who works with the insurance company to get your approval? I would ask him/her for suggestions, and/or you could call the insurance company yourself. Could your PCP write a letter stating that your current weight is consistent/close to your weight over the past two years (if it is?).

I would probably ask your primary dr. (especially if you have been seeing him/her for two years if they can write a letter to the insurance company saying exactly that he didn't have a wheel chair accessible scale and see what happens.

Thanks! Great ideas. I'm sure it all be fine. Just trying to figure out what I can do proactively.