What to do if insurance doesnt approve...?

[malq1990 170]

What kind of options are there if insurance won't approve a band to sleeve revision? Like where can I go where it is inexpensive to self pay?

[rebecca_dsu 241]

Many of us self payers are choosing to go to Mexico. There are doctors there who charge anywhere from $4,500 to $10,000.

Do lots of research about the doctors, look through and use the search function on this site, or ask questions.

Check out the Self Pay Mexico Forum..http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/forum/114-self-pay-mexico-vertical-sleeve-surgery-new-forum/

Some folks also report lower cost in Nevada and Texas... But I still think Mexico may be the cheapest option with qualified doctors that have done a lot of these surgeries. But I've been wrong before

[Butterfly66 63]

You could try to appeal to the insurance company...why did they disapprove?

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

While you're waiting for approval research the MX docs so you are well prepared.

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,145]

While you're waiting for approval research the MX docs so you are well prepared.

Good idea. Many satisfied Mexi-Sleevers on here.

[malq1990 170]

I haven't been denied by BCBS yet but the dr to me that unless they can find anything wrong with the band, BCBS MI only covers 1 bariatric surgery per lifetime

[shasha 5]

_{Im still pending because i have a out of network doctor.......... Do anyone have Aetna, just wonder how long the approver will take?}