BCBS

New Here and I am starting my journey to WLS, I have bcbs. So how bad is the fight to get them to cover WLS.  I visited Elmer Valins office has anyone heard neg or pos about him.  thanks for any help.

I understand that it really depends on your BCBS policy, but I have BCBS through my employer. I did the seminars and the paperwork for authorization was submitted last Monday. They had the authorization by tuesday afternoon.

If you are going to Dr Valin, we are probably having our surgery in the same place. I chose Dr Yood based on many recommendations and personal knowledge from my prior work as a Patient Advocate.

Good luck!

Thank you  good luck to you too!!!!!!  I called the ins and they said it was not covered but they sent me an e-mail stateing that i need doc referral and letter. i have bcbs thru my employeer(Mohegan Sun)

 I also work at Mohegan Sun. It took me a little over a week and half to get my approval letter in the mail from when they submitted me for authorization.

I just followed all of the doctor's steps..did all the required tests and got the letter from my primary care.

it definitely wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be.

Good luck!

Jessie

I want to thank you for replying to my post, makes me feel better. It has taken me years to relize that I have to do this once and for all.   thanks I appreciate what you said.

Jim