Empire BCBS

[sunnyreader 29]

Does anyone know the requirements for NYC workers? I have Empire BCBS and I am having a hard time getting answers from them. My doctors appt is not until the end of April.

Thanks

[Aranks 94]

I had the empire plan, NYSHIP. My surgeon loved working with it, because pretty much as long as you met the weight requirements you didn't need any other approval. (No supervised visits for 6 months or that other stuff most people have to go through.) Just had to go through my surgeons requirements. My dad had his bypass done within 2 months of meeting with the surgeon for the first time and I had my sleeve after meeting him, taking a couple month hiatus, going back and scheduling for the following month. Good luck! Hope it's as easy a process as it was for me.

[chubbsey1 126]

I have the NYC workers plan and Had my surgery thru NYU Langone medical center they accept it. You have to pay a 300$ deductible and you have to be on a medically supervised diet for 4 months which I did thru the surgeons office. Out of pocket costs included a 250$ fee for the nutritionist and a 250$ fee for the psychologist. In my opinion worth every penny. Good luck to you!