I AM SO MAD!!!

I just found out that I was denied AGAIN from BCBS. As some of you know, I did my 12 month diet with a doctor in WI, since I had a HMO in WI at the time. He had me report to him weekly. BCBS is saying that he did not supervise the diet. My doctor wrote them 2 letters saying that he supervised the diet. They then said that it was not supervised, since it was online. I told them that their policy says nothing about having to actually physically see the doctor each month. The lasy I spoke to agreed that it is not in their policy, and is going to talk to her supervisor for me. (I am not holding my breath). In the meantime, I just filed a complaint with the IL Dept of insurance. I also want to look into getting a lawyer. Does anyone know of a good lawyer to work on my case? I don't have much money, so I would need someone flexible about payment plans. PLEASE HELP!

The only attorneys I would know would be the ones that advertise on this site. I am sorry that I am not much help but wanted to give you a great big hug (((((((((((((MELISSA))))))))))))))) Nancy

Thank you Nancy. I appreciat it.

Melissa I am so so sorry. Those jerks will do anything they can to get out of spending a nickle. You go after them. Hugs to you, Ronna

Ronna, I have already talked to 1 lawyer, and he said that he has to look into it, but he thinks that they have no grounds to stand on, since it is not in their policy. I might have found a loop-hole in their policy! Melissa

HA! My last denial was because my supervised diet was NOT with my PCP?? Where is THAT written in thier policy? They futher went on to state that they considered the diet "experiemental"?? They are just jacking us around and I for one am tired and feed up with it. Good luck to ya!

I am very sorry to hear about your denial. I would call 1-800-lawyers and maybe they can help you. I have heard good things about their service. You might even find them on line perhaps at www.Lawyers.com I wish you the very best in your situation best regards jim mason

I would suggest www.obesitylawyers.com He actualy had the surgery and his firm has a 90% success rate. I was denied about 12 months ago and I am now finishing my 12 month supervised diet. I am going to hire them from the start this time. Check out his web site. www.obesitylawyers.com Good Luck \ Mike