Hi. I just checked the BCBSNC MEDICAL POLICY UPDATES for JULY 15, 2014. This is what it said.... Requirement that patient be an active

participant in non-surgical weight reduction program for at least 6 months prior to surgery removed. I am sooo excited about this. I have met my deductibles and was going to be pushing it to get my surgery in before December this year.

Yes it was unfortunate. My surgery is Monday 7/21. I started November 1st, and it took this long, so count your blessings.

The fickle finger of fate having fracked flees quickly laughing all the way. sighs. smh.

I'm Curious...

Are you saying they have removed the 6 month non-surgical weight production policy?? If so, that sucks like a big dog. i've wasted the last 6 months and 120 in copays. uggghhhhhh.....

Yes ; (

I checked with my surgeons office, I only have to have to have 1 nutritionist visit, but it's comprehensive. That visit, along with the psych eval, is August 12.

I checked with my surgeons office, I only have to have to have 1 nutritionist visit, but it's comprehensive. That visit, along with the psych eval, is August 12.

That's great Right ? I would ask them if someone cancel see if they can give you call if you are available ?

I checked with my surgeons office, I only have to have to have 1 nutritionist visit, but it's comprehensive. That visit, along with the psych eval, is August 12.

That's great Right ? I would ask them if someone cancel see if they can give you call if you are available ?

It is great! I've heard different places giving multiple nutrition visits so I'm thrilled with only one! But I'm just going to leave it that day, I also have my psych eval that same day.

It is great! I've heard different places giving multiple nutrition visits so I'm thrilled with only one! But I'm just going to leave it that day, I also have my psych eval that same day.

My nutritionist visits was free without any copay but my physiological visit was 30 $

It's odd how different it is for each of us with the same insurance company, in the same state. I had two NUT visits that cost $100 each, not covered by insurance and I had two psych visits that had a $20 copay for each visit but I had to pay a $150 fee for them to write the report to the surgeon that's not covered by insurance. I think that's all I have to do except for see the surgeon and wait for the final insurance approval. Everything else he needs will be provide by my PCP. I'm grateful! I've read where others have had to do a lot more to get approved.

Best,

Carol

It's odd how different it is for each of us with the same insurance company, in the same state. I had two NUT visits that cost $100 each, not covered by insurance and I had two psych visits that had a $20 copay for each visit but I had to pay a $150 fee for them to write the report to the surgeon that's not covered by insurance. I think that's all I have to do except for see the surgeon and wait for the final insurance approval. Everything else he needs will be provide by my PCP. I'm grateful! I've read where others have had to do a lot more to get approved.

Best,

Carol

Yes it's different ...I have bcbs teachers and state plan 80/20 I only paid 30 dollars copay for my psychological visit they sent a copy of my results to duke I didn't pay any more I get six free visits to my nutritionist

Yes it's different ...I have bcbs teachers and state plan 80/20 I only paid 30 dollars copay for my psychological visit they sent a copy of my results to duke I didn't pay any more I get six free visits to my nutritionist

Bcbs told me if decided to attend the nutritionist with duke I would pay more ... if I choose to go attend a private nutritionist it would be free, anything associated with the hospital is going to cost you more money .went to a private physiological too that's where the difference come in ; ( the surgeons office don't tell the patients but I guessing it's really the patient responsibility to know their insurance company

I just completed my 6 month with BCBSNC.... At least it's approved.... Glad for everyone going through the process now though... It was very stressful for me....

Edited July 17, 201412 yr by musiclady2014

Hello any help would be great as my date is set for July 23rd. I have blue shield and they denied me because they said I was missing a paper. We re faxed it in and they said they can take an additional 5 days. Has anyone heard of this? Has anyone had this happen to them? Will it take the full 5 days at that point? Some say it's quicker but I'm worried.

I just completed my 6 month with BCBSNC.... At least it's approved.... Glad for everyone going through the process now though... It was very stressful for me....

Congratulations to you ... im waiting for my approval hoping to hear good news

Hello any help would be great as my date is set for July 23rd. I have blue shield and they denied me because they said I was missing a paper. We re faxed it in and they said they can take an additional 5 days. Has anyone heard of this? Has anyone had this happen to them? Will it take the full 5 days at that point? Some say it's quicker but I'm worried.

I can't help you ; ( on that sorry ..

I just completed my 6 month with BCBSNC.... At least it's approved.... Glad for everyone going through the process now though... It was very stressful for me....

Im like walking on pins now

It is great! I've heard different places giving multiple nutrition visits so I'm thrilled with only one! But I'm just going to leave it that day, I also have my psych eval that same day.

My nutritionist visits was free without any copay but my physiological visit was 30 $

I only have to have 1 NUT visit and 1 psych eval. Not sure of copays. But I should be ready for insurance submission Aug 12.

Excited, but now I'm concerned for a cruise I'm supposed to be going on in October. I'm worried about the timing.