How long do you have to have your 40 BMI to qualify. I recently hit mine in March. And I’ve been doing this entire process since then. Just had my endoscopy yesterday one more dietician appt and one more physc. All other tests have been completed. Do you think BCBS NC will have issues with this. IVe been obese for well over a year really my entire life.

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How long do you have to have your 40 BMI to qualify

It’s up to your insurance and/or the surgeon. There’s no one answer - they all differ.

I hope you didn’t intentionally gain weight just to qualify for surgery.

Hi there!

Most insurances have policy papers that detail the requirements of coverage and associated criteria to be met,

I found the below link that may help BUT I’d call your provider and ask for the policy and make sure it’s the correct one for you.

https://www.bluecrossnc.com/sites/default/files/document/attachment/services/public/pdfs/medicalpolicy/bariatric_surgery.pdf

I hope this helps!

On 05/07/2023 at 03:27, BigSue said:

I hope you didn’t intentionally gain weight just to qualify for surgery.

Absolutely not. I was already obese I was off by 1 point for 40 bmi. In the last 2 year because of stress and anxiety and depression I gained 45 pounds. I did phertamine I did weight loss shots I worked out I ketod just kept coming on. When I went to the doctor I went thinking I had some kind of diabetes or hormone issue she referred me to bariatic