I just need to share some news on South Dakota insurance company. We have Dakotacare for our insurance. Both my husband and I were banded in Dec. We had already met our deductable for our insurance. Anyway we had to put up $570 up fron to our surgeon as the insurance company estimated they would pay all but $1140 -so we would pay half the rest set up in payments. Well to make a long story short the hospital put their billing in first so the $1140 was what was left for our out of pocket and then when the surgeon billed his services the insurance company paid for the whole thing. And we get the $570 back from them to apply to the hos.

Our docs office was also very good about getting all the ducks in a row before sending in to get approved. Both of us were approved in about 7 days. Dakotacare was great to work with and have paid well. I know we are a few of the lucky ones who have insurance that will pay for this procedure. We know it is rare!

Its nice to hear such good success with the insurance companies. Best of luck to you both and keep us posted on your progress. Teresa

Gosh you all really did get good Insurance customer sevice. Mine hasn't given me any hassel just lots of waiting!Congratulations and I wish you well.

That's wonderful! Congratulations to you and your husband for becoming Bandsters too!

DH and I also have Dakotacare! They are an insurance company. They have never given us any argument about anything. I also have Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield but they won't cover the Lap Band. (But my employer is switching to Dakotacare September 1st!)