Hi, my current insurance doesn't cover the sleeve and I'm considering Mexico. I'd like to try one more thing: buying a second insurance policy that does cover the procedure.

The only problem is that I don't know who does or doesn't cover it. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Which insurance companies should I check out? Thank you!!

It depends on the plan. I have Aetna (and have for the past 3 years) and my husbands company was purchased by a new company, and they excluded WLS halfway through my journey. I'm now going to Mexico.

Humana does.

I have BCBS, mine is 100% covered and they have a pretty basic approval process. Good luck!

GHI/Blue Cross NYC

I have that as well.. NYC employee?. Any who how long did you have to wait.. Is it 6 visits or 6 months/180 days.. Thanks

Sent from my LG-H820 using the BariatricPal App

Tricare south

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using the BariatricPal App

Edited July 2, 201610 yr by Lifestylechange45

I also have BCBS PPO through my employer and it is covered. Approval requirements were fairly easy as well.

It's not a question of which insurers cover it, it's the individual plans that determine that. My spouse and I have the same insurance carrier; mine covers it, the other plan doesn't.

"When all is said and done, usually more has been said than done. "

Cigna

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Blue care network michigan

Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I have that as well.. NYC employee?. Any who how long did you have to wait.. Is it 6 visits or 6 months/180 days.. Thanks

Sent from my LG-H820 using the BariatricPal App

NYC employee here. Surgeon told me GHI/Emblem Health requires 6 mon supervised plan by your PCP. I was fine with that. More time to prepare, get testing done, and mentally become ready. I get my sx date tomorrow. No issues with approval as of now (knock on wood).

Edited September 12, 20169 yr by NYCDreamer