I'm curious if anyone recently got surgery with the insurance Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois? I'm aware a couple of years ago they required a six month medical assisted diet. But, now they no longer require the diet. What do you'll think about this? Does anyone have BCBSIL, how did the process go for you?

Laughhkc11- St Joes has a wonderful program! That's where I had my surgery and it was wonderful

@@PissiChrissi which facility?

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@PissiChrissi which facility?

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I started off wanting to go to Good Shepard and ended up at Alexian Brothers.

Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

When I called BCBSIL they said I didn't have to go to a blue distinction hospital. I'm going to good Shepard

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

When I called BCBSIL they said I didn't have to go to a blue distinction hospital. I'm going to good Shepard

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have BCBSIL as well and that is my fear that I will get denied because I don't have a blue distinction center close to me.

@@charley27 of course you don't have to, however it's better to stick with a blue distinction facility because it will cost you less in copay and coinsurance.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

" data-cite="Jane" data-ipsquote-timestamp="1464422585">

@@charley27 of course you don't have to, however it's better to stick with a blue distinction facility because it will cost you less in copay and coinsurance.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Not for me. There's no difference

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Double check on that, and get it in writing.

I did. Some BCBSIL plans need it and some don't

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App