BCBSNC

 I have a commercial policy with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of North Carolina.  They have been denying anyone who wants a vertical sleeve gastrectomy, saying it is investigational.

I checked their site today and they have changed their policy!!

I really thought I was going to end up going to Mexico.

Finally, I'll get something back after all those premiums I've been paying!

Can you sent me a link to page you found this on? We are sending in request to BCBSNC this week.

Thanks! 

 www.bcbsnc.com/content/services/medical-policy/updates/medical-policy-updates-2011-07-01.htm


I found this by going to the provider section of the home page (bottom right) and I did a search for sleeve gastrectomy.  

Click on "surgery for morbid obesity" and you will have the .pdf that spells out their bariatric surgery coverage.

It is a miracle!  My surgeon's office said they started covering it July 1st.

OMG!!! This is fantastic news! I'm so happy. I was making plans to go to Mexico as well, because I really didn't want RNY or the band. I'm glad I decided to wait. Thank you for posting this!

 It feels so great to be spreading this news to other people who have been waiting and waiting!
I have an appt. with my surgeon on Tuesday.  

The wonderful team at Dr. Heiders office requested approval for the VSG last Friday afternoon, and Monday afternoon they called me with an approval, from BCBSNC.  My surgery date is set for August 11th!!! 

 

 Congratulations!  That's really fast.  I still have a couple of hoops to jump through.