My insurance has finally decided to cover my fills!
I have Federal BC/BS. They have never covered anything weightloss related and certainly no WLS. I had to self-pay for my surgery; and every fill except those I received in the first 3 mo. I've had to pay for. My drs office charges $475.00 for in-office fills and upwards of $1000.00 for flouros in the hospital. (Insurance did pay some of that because it was done in a hospital, but it still ends up costing me $500.00)
Well, last January they decided to start covering LapBand. I asked my nurse if she would have the office staff look into getting my fills covered even though my insurance didn't "approve" me for surgery. She called back yesterday and said "YES". Wow, that will be so nice! Now if I can just get my dr. to GIVE me a fill...I might actually start losing weight agian.
OH, by the way..I have lost 3 lbs since I stopped my holiday madness.
Hi Kimberly, I have BC BS Federal and it has paid for both surgeries and it pays for my fills. My husband is a retired postal employee and we have the high option, that might make a difference. I am so happy you are getting coverage for your fills. That's one reason I am afraid to move from Minnesota, my insurance coverage is so fantastic here. Best of luck to you. Take care. Mary