Just trying to get a broad view of popular, effective insurance plans...

1.) Who's you're insurance company?

2.) What state do you live in?

3.) Was your plan provided by your employer or do you pay for it out of your own pocket?

4.) Are you banded yet, waiting for approval, denied...etc?

Thanks for all of your help, guys!

Edited March 26, 200818 yr by Kimmie K

1.) Oxford

2.) New Jersey

3.) Employer

4.) I haven't seen the surgeon yet (but Oxford approves 40+ BMI without medical direction)

1.) Who's you're insurance company? - Aetna POS

2.) What state do you live in? - TEXAS

3.) Was your plan provided by your employer or do you pay for it out of your own pocket? - EMPLOYER

4.) Are you banded yet, waiting for approval, denied...etc? - YES, approval took 8 days.

Just trying to get a broad view of popular, effective insurance plans...

1.) Who's you're insurance company? Aetna POS

2.) What state do you live in? New Jersey

3.) Was your plan provided by your employer or do you pay for it out of your own pocket? My Husband's employer

4.) Are you banded yet, waiting for approval, denied...etc? Surgery is scheduled for 4/21/08

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UHC

Texas

Employer provided and paid for by employee in part.

Banded and covered by ins without hassle.

UHC

Utah

Employer provider and paid for, in part, by employee

Waiting for approval

1.) Who's you're insurance company? UHC - Choice Plus

2.) What state do you live in? Oklahoma

3.) Was your plan provided by your employer or do you pay for it out of your own pocket? Employer pays 70% of it, I pay 30%

4.) Are you banded yet, waiting for approval, denied...etc? Banded 1/17/08, was approved within 7 days after submitting paperwork. My fills are also covered. I pay 10% of the fill cost (about $10 a fill)

1.) Who's you're insurance company?

United Healthcare

2.) What state do you live in?

CA

3.) Was your plan provided by your employer or do you pay for it out of your own pocket?

Employer

4.) Are you banded yet, waiting for approval, denied...etc?

Banded and covered by insurance.

Just trying to get a broad view of popular, effective insurance plans...

1.) Who's you're insurance company? BCBS of AL

2.) What state do you live in? Alabama

3.) Was your plan provided by your employer or do you pay for it out of your own pocket? I had to pay for it out of my pocket, because the employer did not have it in the policy.

4.) Are you banded yet, waiting for approval, denied...etc? Banded!

Thanks for all of your help, guys!

Good luck!

Tufts Health Plan

Massachuttes

Employer

Banded!! With no hassle

1.) Who's you're insurance company? UHC

2.) What state do you live in? MO

3.) Was your plan provided by your employer or do you pay for it out of your own pocket? Yes. It's employer-sponsored, meaning they pay all or part of the cost. In my case they pay part, so I still have premiums taken out of each check.

4.) Are you banded yet, waiting for approval, denied...etc? Banded 2+ years.

Anthem Federal Blue Preferred HMO

Missouri

Husband's employer (we pay for the family plan)

Banded almost 6 weeks

1.) Who's you're insurance company? Premera Blue Cross

2.) What state do you live in? WA

3.) Was your plan provided by your employer or do you pay for it out of your own pocket? Employer

4.) Are you banded yet, waiting for approval, denied...etc? Banded 2.5 years ago. Covered with no trouble at all.

1.) Who's you're insurance company? Premera Blue Cross

2.) What state do you live in? WA

3.) Was your plan provided by your employer or do you pay for it out of your own pocket? Employer

4.) Are you banded yet, waiting for approval, denied...etc? Banded 2.5 years ago. Covered with no trouble at all.

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1.) Who's you're insurance company? BCBS of MINNESOTA

2.) What state do you live in? Oregon

3.) Was your plan provided by your employer or do you pay for it out of your own pocket? Employer plan

4.) Are you banded yet, waiting for approval, denied...etc? Banded

Just trying to get a broad view of popular, effective insurance plans...

1.) Who's you're insurance company?

2.) What state do you live in?

3.) Was your plan provided by your employer or do you pay for it out of your own pocket?

4.) Are you banded yet, waiting for approval, denied...etc?

Thanks for all of your help, guys!

1. Kaiser

2. Northern CA

3. DH's employer

4. Banded 8/25/08