Blue Cross Blue Shield -Wash DC

[gen724 0]

Hello everyone!

I found out about this app through Instagram and am so glad I found it! I was wondering if anyone had any info about insurance financing through blue cross blue shield in Washington, D.C. Area? I called my insurance and they said that BCBS does not cover any weight loss surgery under any tier of their insurance (I'm employed through my job), but I see many bcbs getting approved! Any and all info is helpful... Thanks in advance!!!

[Pixie Dust 526]

I think it just means it's not covered under your particular policy. Each policy has its own rider which employers purchase. Thankfully my husband's policy did purchase that rider plan for their employees (he happens to work for BCBS Michigan) because my policy covered my surgery. BCBS is very into having their plan members get healthy & be healthy. Hopefully your employer will get on the ball & purchase that rider for their employees.

[SassyTink 78]

I am covered under BCBS of Illinois.

[gen724 0]

I guess I should specify that I have BCBS Care First

[Tabby Closet 39]

Pixie is correct. I had BCBS -DC. My company paid the rider to I included in the insurance. But I had to switch companies and the new company didn't cover it. They felt the surgery was cosmetic. I had to pick up my husband insurance which has more out of pocket expense, but they did included the weight loss rider..