Hi, I started this journey May 1, 2014. My insurance requires a 90 day supervised weight loss program. I'm almost at my 90 days. My doctor will submit the request after I've completed the 90 days. I'm just worried about approval. I'm more worried about getting approved by my insurance company than I am about having the surgery. I'm 40 y.o. my bmi is over 50, I have sleep apnea, arthritis, high bp, & pseudo tumor cerebrai. Anyone have any past experience with BCBS Federal?

Yes....bm1 40.1, multiple co-morbidities including stroke. When the 90 days was done and the insurance packet sent in, I was approved in two days. I wish you the best with your surgery.

Yes....bm1 40.1, multiple co-morbidities including stroke. When the 90 days was done and the insurance packet sent in, I was approved in two days. I wish you the best with your surgery.

Thank you & congrats. I'm excited for you. I hope my approval goes as smooth as yours

Yes....bm1 40.1, multiple co-morbidities including stroke. When the 90 days was done and the insurance packet sent in, I was approved in two days. I wish you the best with your surgery.

2 days? That's awesome. I think my packet got submitted yesterday (I'm worried about calling my surgeon office too much to bug them) for BCBS Fed Basic and I am on pins and needles waiting!

Can I ask, are either of you the covered employee? I'm on my husband's plan and I wonder if that will make a difference.

I am on my husbands Fed BC-BS plan & had no problem getting approval after the 90 days. I was 39, BMI of 44 with no co-morbidities. Good luck!