Hi I'm currently in the process of my 3 month diet and surgery planning process. Would like some feedback if you were approved through BCBS FL state employee plan. I have a BMI of 35.5 with 1 known co-morbidity which is High Blood Pressure. I take my sleep study on Monday in which the doctor automatically scheduled me for 2 studies. Another one will follow in 2 weeks. I have PSOS,GERD, and fibromyalgia......BCBS FL only requires a 3 month diet and planning process.? So I've been told by my coordinator. She also said they don't require you to submit a 3 year weight history. Anyone here experience this???? I do have to say that BCBS state employee insurance is the Cadillac of all policies. My out of pocket max for the year is 2,500. Wanting feedback on BCBS FL applicants.. Can anyone answer...... Thanks for taking the time to reply....

I have BCBS Federal Illinois and they were awesome! I had to do a 3 month medically supervised diet, have a psych evaluation, get cleared by a pulmonologist and submit 2 years of weight history. When I heard about the weight history I was concerned because I wasnt a 40+ BMI for the past 2 years nor did I have a full 2 years of medical records because I didnt go to the doctor very much. But it didnt matter. BCBS was fine with a gap in my medical history. I collected my records from the gyno and my primary because every time I went they weighed me so BCBS was able to piece it all together and it didnt matter that my BMI wasnt 40+ the whole time. Once I completed all my requirements I was approved in about a week.

p.s. I heard the same thing about BCBS Federal Employee coverage ~ cadalliac of policies!

Good Luck to you!

Thanks for the info Bunny. How did your surgery go? I'm a little scared. I keep going back and forth. Band or sleeve ...

Where in FL are you having surgery? I would say sleeve as many doctors will not do bands any longer. Mine wouldn't and he is very reputable.

i have ibx ppo thats billed through the local BcBs and i was approved in 3 daya after a 6mo nut requirement, bloodwork, & psych eval 100% of hospital&surgeon fees good luck:)

Snuffle I live in Florida but having surgery in Alabama. Thanks hunny I was told I only have 3 month process and that's the surgeons requirements. BCBS FL has no waiting period. So I'm told. We'll submit in September hoping for October surgery.

lucky you:) best of luck & see ya on the skinny side!

You think I have a good shot of approval? Thanks

Oh cool I'm in FL too!! I was sleeved in Orlando