got approval!!!!

I am so excited, and at a loss for words!!  I got a call today, I meet all the criteria to have my tummy tuck, and will be having it on June 29, 2009.  BCBSM will be paying for the whole thing!!  I am so totally geeked!!!

Erica

Can I ask how you managed to get approved, if you don't mind sharing?

I have BCBSM PPO.  The requirement is that you have to be 1 year out from surgery and that you have to lose a minimum of 100 pounds.  As long as you meet the criteria, they will cover it.  They did do a pre determination to make sure, because BCBS does not just let you know you are approved.  As long as you meet the criteria-which I did.  It also helped me that I had documented rashes.  However, she said that it was not necessary.

Erica

I have BC/BS anthiem of Missouri and have everything documented and the doctor thought they would only cover the panni removal. I am waiting to hear. I am so excited that you were approved. i have lost 145 and still have 80 to go, but the rashes are horrible.

My insurance also paid 100% of my TT.  I have Cigna and I had to have documented rashes (at least 3 doctor's visits over 3 months), documentation that meds didn't help rash, and pictures from the bottom of my boobs to mid thigh (good stuff covered up).  I jumped through the hoops and they paid.  Check with your insurance company to see what their guidelines are.

One lucky duck!!!
WooHoo for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

WOW - a WHOLE TT??????? WOW! NICE!!! I am so happy for you!!!!!!! Congrats thats is simply awesome.  I wish I could have had that.. then I could afford upper body but no go for me.. took me fighting tooth and nail for panni removal and now I find out I still owe 20% since we dn't have an option for a tier one level doctor (so dumb).  

GO YOU!

isn't that the best news ever!!  Good for you!