Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Illinois PPO

Has anyone with this insurance been approved for RNY this year? Any response would be greatly appreciated. ~TamiB~

Although I am from VA, I have this insurance. I am in the process of trying to be approved. I know they have recently changed their requirements (was told this by an insurance rep). I am stuck on their 6 month diet history thing. Anyhow, good luck!

Sorry that was supposed to be 12 month supervised history. (Sorry, it's been a long day )

Hi Tami, I have BCBS of Illinois PPO. I finally have all my information gather and BTC insurance will be submitting on MON or TUES. I am not sure how this will all play out. I hope and pray it goes through!

I have BCBSIL and was approved. It took a few months, lots of fighting, and work. I had the 12 months supervised diet, but they also want your weight history from your pcp for the past 5 years also. You need to call customer service, and get the peoples names and extention numbers when you call. If you find a nice person, get their name and extension number and every time you call, ask for that extension. It really works!!! Keep fighting..... Tricia -54 lbs

I wanted to send my well wishes to you all in your quest for approval. I have BCBS of MN PPO. They were reluctant to approve my requests for the Lap Band and I was forced to consider the Lap RNY. They are all going through rule changes, because BCBS IL now approves the band. I was fortunate to receive an approval within 24 hours. My physician didn't think it could be done but I told him it could. I guess I was nuts or desperate! My employment ended and I was down the wire for this. I know how you all feel and my heart goes out to you. My best advice is to consider all options, and most of all stay positive. I sincerely believe my attitude and determination made all the difference. Good luck! Gabby

Hey Tami, Can I be nosey? How did you end up with BCBS of Illinois when you live in California? The reason I ask is I live in Illinois and Have BCBS of Virginia. I hope you get approved. Larry