I am just starting to look into lapband sx..i haven't started the process yet but my insurance will soon be anthem and was wondering if there is anyone who has used them and what the steps are that i will need to take i am in ct..

Thanks kim

Hi Kim, welcome.

I am also in Ct. just starting the process. Got my package from the group I am going to use. I also have Anthem State Bluecare POS for state employees. I have requested information from them but haven't gotten it yet. Yes they do cover WLS bands and the others. Good luck when I find out something I'll let you know

Toni :biggrin:

i am guessing you will need a referral from a dr. i have no idea where to start once i get my insurance i have not been to a dr in a whole lot of years... except to have my galbladder out in sept of 06 i hate going to docters..

almost forgot where in ct are you? i am in canterbury..

I am up near Hartford. But I am using a group that is in New Haven. To get started just do a search on this site and there are others too. Lots of infro out there

Anthem Covered Mine In 2006 But They No Longer Cover It As A Coworker Of Mine Found Out The Other Day. We Are In Mass. Hopefully For You Things Are Different In Either State. Good Luck

As with any big insurance company, it depends on your policy. A previous poster said Anthem no longer covered it, but I just finished looking at my policy details and it is covered. It just depends on your policy. You can log onto the anthem website at Health Insurance and Medical Insurance from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) and sign up for your account. You'll need your subscriber number handy to sign up. Once you're logged in, you can access all of your plan details, mine included coverage for the bariatrics and such. My plan also covers travel expenses! That's not to say that either of us will be approved, but your policy may cover it.

As with any big insurance company, it depends on your policy. A previous poster said Anthem no longer covered it, but I just finished looking at my policy details and it is covered. It just depends on your policy. You can log onto the anthem website at Health Insurance and Medical Insurance from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) and sign up for your account. You'll need your subscriber number handy to sign up. Once you're logged in, you can access all of your plan details, mine included coverage for the bariatrics and such. My plan also covers travel expenses! That's not to say that either of us will be approved, but your policy may cover it.

True, true! I have Anthem and was approved just as any others on here have been. Check your specific policy.

As with any big insurance company, it depends on your policy. A previous poster said Anthem no longer covered it, but I just finished looking at my policy details and it is covered. It just depends on your policy. You can log onto the anthem website at Health Insurance and Medical Insurance from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) and sign up for your account. You'll need your subscriber number handy to sign up. Once you're logged in, you can access all of your plan details, mine included coverage for the bariatrics and such. My plan also covers travel expenses! That's not to say that either of us will be approved, but your policy may cover it.

True....Anthem just approved me last week. Many others on here have recently been approved with Anthem, also. Check your specific policy. Good luck!

I am waiting on an decision from Anthem. They received my packet on 2/17/09 and stated that I should no by 3/5/09. I pray they say yes

Carla

Hi All, Like everyone has said...check your policy. I started the process in early July 2008, used Fairfield County Bariatrics [i live in Stamford] and was banded on 23 September 2008. It all happened very quickly. Fairfield County Bariatrics also operates out of Bridgeport and maybe even New Haven. They are amazing and did a lot of the leg work for me. Anthem went through without a hitch! Now if loosing the weight was so easy! :thumbup:

It depends on your plan and your employer. I had Anthem (in CT) with my company, they did not agree to that rider when making the contract with Anthem. I switched to my wife's policy also with Anthem in CT. and it does cover.

I'm getting banded tomorrow.