Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Insurance paying for protein drinks....



Recommended Posts

Just an FYI ... I'm 5 days post op with the sleeve. Everything is going well. I just wanted to share what my friend shared with me about getting your drinks paid for through your insurance.

Didn't know if it would go through or not but it did!! I signed up online at Insure Nutrition, gave them my insurance information (make sure it's your prescription plan info) and they did all the work for me. They verified my insurance, contacted my Doctor for the prescription and a week later I received my first shipment!!

You all may already know about this but I didn't and I honestly couldn't have been more surprised that it was approved and had no copay!! My drinks were actually delivered a week before my surgery do they were ready for me!

They also do liquid supplements but my doctor has me on chewable Flintstones lol so I'm doing those instead.

Oh and I'm doing premier chocolate.< /p>

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Also how long did it take for them to approve it ?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yes. I had a choice of premier or opti (?). Had only tried Premier so was unfamiliar with the other name. I received 72 eleven oz. premier shakes. I guess the number of shakes received depends upon prescription. They told me (insure) that I would automatically receive these shakes for the next seven months.

I would say the whole process took a couple of days for approval and maybe a week for delivery by Fed Ex.

I unfortunately gave them my health insurance info the first time around which of course was denied. Once they received my actual prescription plan info it was approved lol.

My Doctor had never heard of this either until now.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

What kind of prescription coverage do you have?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks Leo, I just submitted my info.! I'm having surgery in the next few weeks (will get my definite date on Thursday).

Just an FYI ... I'm 5 days post op with the sleeve. Everything is going well. I just wanted to share what my friend shared with me about getting your drinks paid for through your insurance.

Didn't know if it would go through or not but it did!! I signed up online at Insure Nutrition, gave them my insurance information (make sure it's your prescription plan info) and they did all the work for me. They verified my insurance, contacted my Doctor for the prescription and a week later I received my first shipment!!

You all may already know about this but I didn't and I honestly couldn't have been more surprised that it was approved and had no copay!! My drinks were actually delivered a week before my surgery do they were ready for me!

They also do liquid supplements but my doctor has me on chewable Flintstones lol so I'm doing those instead.

Oh and I'm doing premier chocolate.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have like a 10.00 copay for generic prescriptions. Some more and some less. My card has CVS Care mark on it. Sorry I can't tell you more about my coverage. I don't personally take any daily medicines so I'm not very familiar with it.

My friend that told me about this has a completely different insurance policy than me and her company approved her as well. I do know this - the three people I know who have the sleeve (including myself) all were approved to receive shakes.

So I'm telling everyone I know because those shakes are EXPENSIVE!!

One more thing, the Rep I talked to at my prescription company didn't show Premier products listed or anything even remotely similar. However, I thought shoot they'll pay for crutches so why not check this out.

Now my husband wants to know what else they will pay for that we never knew about lol.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks Leo, I just submitted my info.! I'm having surgery in the next few weeks (will get my definite date on Thursday).

Awesome!! Let us know how it goes. Getting that date feels like Christmas!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Just submitted my info to insure nutrition. Now fingers crossed it works with my ins.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

And the letter was basically saying we're paying for the surgery, but be aware that you'll have a lot of loose skin but we're not paying for THAT! That's cosmetic, so don't say we didn't tell you! lol Not quite those words, but they might as well have said it that way! lol

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Just submitted my info to insure nutrition. Now fingers crossed it works with my ins.

Good luck.... hope it gets approved!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

And the letter was basically saying we're paying for the surgery, but be aware that you'll have a lot of loose skin but we're not paying for THAT! That's cosmetic, so don't say we didn't tell you! lol Not quite those words, but they might as well have said it that way! lol

Lol .... Insurance really doesn't want to pay for anything they don't have to..... Loose skin I can deal with it when that time comes. I just want to be healthier and definitely more active!!

You won't know if they will pay till you try so good luck on that. I have to admit I was SHOCKED when they did!! I just want to spread the love!!! Let us know if you get it approved!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Lol .... Insurance really doesn't want to pay for anything they don't have to..... Loose skin I can deal with it when that time comes. I just want to be healthier and definitely more active!! You won't know if they will pay till you try so good luck on that. I have to admit I was SHOCKED when they did!! I just want to spread the love!!! Let us know if you get it approved!

I've applied just now thanks for the beneficial info!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I wonder if my prescription plan would pay it's also CVS Caremark my insurance did not cover my surgery. Wdyt?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I wonder if my prescription plan would pay it's also CVS Caremark my insurance did not cover my surgery. Wdyt?

I don't know but it wouldn't hurt to try. Doesn't cost anything to apply and they do all the work for you. Go for it!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • eclarke

      Two years out. Lost 120 , regained 5 lbs. Recently has a bout of Norovirus, lost 7 pounds in two days. Now my stomach feels like it did right after my surgery. Sore, sensitive to even water.  Anyone out there have a similar experience?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Eve411

      April Surgery
      Am I the only struggling to get weight down. I started with weight of 297 and now im 280 but seem to not lose more weight. My nutrtionist told me not to worry about the pounds because I might still be losing inches. However, I do not really see much of a difference is this happen to any of you, if so any tips?
      Thanks
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Clueless_girl

      Well recovering from gallbladder removal was a lot like recovering from the modified duodenal switch surgery, twice in 4 months yay 🥳😭. I'm having to battle cravings for everything i shouldn't have, on top of trying to figure out what happens after i eat something. Sigh, let me fast forward a couple of months when everyday isn't a constant battle and i can function like a normal person again! 😞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • KeeWee

      It's been 10 long years! Here is my VSG weight loss surgiversary update..
      https://www.ae1bmerchme.com/post/10-year-surgiversary-update-for-2024 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Aunty Mamo

      Iʻm roughly 6 weeks post-op this morning and have begun to feel like a normal human, with a normal human body again. I started introducing solid foods and pill forms of medications/supplements a couple of weeks ago and it's really amazing to eat meals with my family again, despite the fact that my portions are so much smaller than theirs. 
      I live on the island of Oʻahu and spend a lot of time in the water- for exercise, for play,  and for spiritual & mental health. The day I had my month out appointment with my surgeon, I packed all my gear in my truck, anticipating his permission to get back in the ocean. The minute I walked out of that hospital I drove straight to the shore and got in that water. Hallelujah! My appointment was at 10 am. I didn't get home until after 5 pm. 
      I'm down 31 pounds since the day of surgery and 47 since my pre-op diet began, with that typical week long stall occurring at three weeks. I'm really starting to see some changes lately- some of my clothing is too big, some fits again. The most drastic changes I notice however are in my face. I've also noticed my endurance and flexibility increasing. I was really starting to be held up physically, and I'm so grateful that I'm seeing that turn around in such short order. 
      My general disposition lately is hopeful and motivated. The only thing that bugs me on a daily basis still is the way those supplements make my house smell. So stink! But I just bought a smell proof bag online that other people use to put their pot in. My house doesn't stink anymore. 
       
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×