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BCBS ANTHEM- quick turnaround

I just wanted to share my experience in case anyone else needed it. I have BCBS anthem as my insurance. They required 40% or 35% and comorbidities. I qualified under 40% no comorbidities. They did require a 6 month process which I undertook with my dietician and saw my doctor 3 times in the process. They also required a psych eval. I had my final appointment June 24th and my psych visit June 29th, information was sent to the insurance June 30th. I was approved July 11th!

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    My BCBS anthem has no bariatric coverage at all. That's good that yours was able to be a resource.

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    I was denied I have blue cross blue shield and was confused if it was 3 months or 6 months I went with 3 months surgery was suppose to be july 25th now they saying I have to do 2 more months.

    Mine and my mother was 6 months with bcbs we live in ct

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    I wonder if BCBS Anthem (TX) will cover me for a revision from lapband to sleeve. I'm having pain in my port area. Although my band did nothing for 5 years, I joined OA 3 years ago and lost 80 lbs. My BMI is just under 35 and I still need to lose 65 lbs. Is it as hard to qualify for a revision? BCBS may only pay to remove band. I see the surgeon 8/5.

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    Hi, I have blue cross Highmark PA. I live in mass. I'm 2 months in..can my dr submit soon so that I can get a date on the books or do you have to submit after the 6 months??

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    You have to finish all the requirements before they submit for approval.
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