Out of State Surgery

Hi all! I am wondering if my ins (BC/BS of Michigan) approves my surgery if I can go anywhere that I choose to have it done? I know we have "in Network & out of Network" but really do not know what that applies to. The reason thatI  am asking is because of my age and the type WS surgery that I am looking at St. Vincents does not normally preform it......they have not told me no yet but am just looking for a back-up plan.

Your safest bet for the correct answer is to just call your insurance company & ask them directly. Not everyone that has BC/BS of Michigan will have the same plan as you because each employer contracts with the insurance company what specifics in each plan will be available for their employees. So if your never sure what your plan specifically covers just call them up. That's what their customer service reps are there for.

which wls are you wanting to have?

I am looking at DS, the only Dr that performs in in my state told me that she normally does not do it on anyone over 60, I am 63. She has not told me no yet but I need to go on a 6 month Dr supervised weoight loss program and then get approval. After that they will consider me........

good luck. dr inman is a great surgeon. it may take some convincing to get her to do it but it will be worth it.