Does anyone else fear that insurances will stop covering the surgery?

I am a little over a year post op and was covered with no problems whatsoever. BCBS of Alabama is very good about covering this if you meet the requirements, but I am afraid that they will stop because of so many people qualifying. I work in a Dermatology Clinic, we found that for many people that chemical peels cleared acne completely. Many insurances began to cover those who qualified, this went on for a couple of years, and more and more people qualified, I was doing 20 to 30 a day sometimes. Then insurances started cutting it off, stating that it was cosmetic, but all other acne treatments that weren't as effective were still covered. Now there are no insurance programs that cover it at all in this state. I know that if you total the money for healthcare overall, it costs more for most to stay obese. This is a very expensive surgery, and I am not sure that they were aware that it was going to be "medically necessary" for so many. I have dealt with insurance companies for a long time, and I know that they are out to make money just like any other business. They may not stop coverage, but I believe they may bump the criteria up to qualify. I am curious about everyone's opinions on this. I love this site and the feedback you get here is priceless.

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