My insurance has finally decided to cover my fills!

Kimberly *******
on 1/7/08 9:12 pm - The Boonies of...., ME
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.
Sharon T.
on 1/7/08 9:43 pm - Southern , WI
That's GREAT news, Kim!~I'll keep my fingers crossed for you, honey! What a BIG difference it will make for you and so many others!
Mary S.
on 1/7/08 10:16 pm - Eden Prairie , MN
VSG on 05/15/17
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
Amanda Miller
on 1/8/08 12:33 am - Cleveland, OH
Excellent new Kimmy! I am hoping to do the same with my husband's new insurance.. I am double insured, so I dont know how it works for sure. But congrats on the good news and the 3 lbs!
monymony
on 1/8/08 1:42 am
Hi Kim, WooHoo! That is great. I can't believe how expensive fills can be. Mona
work_n_prgrss
on 1/8/08 2:36 am
Wow, I have to pay for my fills and they are only $150.00. What a crock charging people $475.00!
MARCIAM
on 1/8/08 6:17 am - Sayville, NY
I'm very happy for you. I know that it will make a big difference!
Cathleen S.
on 1/8/08 10:09 am
YAY to see you and YAY that they will pay! I was in Maine over the weekend and though of you! Are you enjoying our *thaw* I thought I would cry it was springish today!
We4Brownies
on 1/8/08 9:43 pm
Great new kimmers. I am currently trying to get my bc/bs to pay for my fills as well. What did you have your doc to exactly? They cover lap band now, but of course, I already self paid. I hope I have the same outcome. Hope all is well! Suggah
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