Cost of bariatric surgery & best employers

Ticia, Keep in mind that just because you policy has an exclusion doesn't mean that it cant be covered if medically necessary. I have BCBS and I have had an absolutely uphill battle with them from start to finish so I understand your frustration. Keep working it at- find out if there is a chance of getting the surgery covered before leaving your job. Ask you HR dept about getting a rider on your insurance policy. Offer to pay the difference in premium- I promise that will be tons cheaper than self-pay. If all else fails, you could try Gary in the Insurance Forums. He might have some info for you on fighting an exclusion. Good luck, Nicole

Nicole,     Thank you so much for the encouragement!  I am certain that it will be an uphill battle.  I am lucky that my insurance company handles only the the first two appeals.  A third party handles the next two appeals. Thanks again, Ticia

Yes, Dr. Burpee did my RNY Lap it was the easiest surgery for me. and my employeer had no excursion as long as it read medically necassary by my physician i had no problems i was approved in like 5 to 7 days.