I currently have Anthem and their policy states that I have to meet the mental requirements, be over 35 BMI and have proof that I have been able to follow a diet and lose weight. Of course I had to do the normal stuff...blood work, upper GI, chest xray, etc. I met all the requirements of the insurance policy.

Has anyone dealt with this type of Anthem policy? Does anyone know how long it takes to get an answer and how hard it is to get approved? My case was submitted on 09/10/08 to insurance and I am on pins and needles right now.

I appreciate all your help!

My personal expirence was , I ended up calling my human resouce department and get a direct line to anthem b/c i couldn't get anyone to return my calls on the 800 number i had on my insurance card and surgery date coming soon and still didn't know if I was approved or not, once I got that it was a day or to till I got the go ahead. Be aggressive is my best advise and don't give up hope.