Anthem BCBS?

Hello everyone!

Anybody have Anthem BCBS of California and been approved for VSG?

I've heard of the insurance but since I don't have it, I can't say.  The best thing to do is call your insurance company and ask them.  Also find out what they require to be approved.  BCBS usually requires 6 month Dr. supervised diet before they will even consider it.  BCBS is notorious for denying the first request for approval, don't get worried, just keep on them by calling them every other day after your papers get submitted to them.  Dr. Colquitt's a great surgeon, and his office can tell you if they have been paid by that insurance company.  The best advice is just call the company and have them send you their requirements. 

May God Travel with you on your new journey

Insurance policies vary greatly.  I have BCBS and was approved with just a letter from my PCP.

You can call but if you call three times in a row and talk to three different people you will probably get three different answers.

Good Luck.

I do not have BCBS, but Cigna, and I went to their website and found out the information I needed to know about getting approval.

Good Luck!

I have Blue Shield of CA but when I submitted my paperwork to Dr. Houston's office they said it was the same as Anthem BCBS of CA.  I just started my process so I don't know how they are yet.  I should have everything done by the end of the month and be ready yo submit to insurance so I will let you know if I have any issues.   If you get approval 1st or have any issues can you let me know. 

I have that insurance, but I haven't gotten everything together to submit yet.  You must work for Golden......I'm shocked they included it this year....we best get up and get ourselves approved before they cahnge their mind and exclude it next year!!