Question:
Anyone Has BS/BS Of Mich PPO

and what the approval process was like? Thanks    — luckyflowers (posted on January 26, 2003)

January 26, 2003
I have Michigan BCBS Community Blue PPO. There is no approval process through the insurance company, just through the doctor's office. They check to make sure that you meet all the requirements for the insurance. Good Luck! Chris surgery 10/3/02 down 87 pounds
   — cklaver

January 26, 2003
I have BCBS Community Blue PPO Michigan. It took about 5 weeks from when my surgeon's office submitted the paperwork until they received the preapproval letter. Once they received the preapproval letter my surgery date was scheduled. BCBS paid for the entire surgery with the exception of the $500.00 copay I had. The hospital, Mt. Clemens General, then put my copay on a payment plan so I could pay it over 12 months.<p> I am now just about 4 months postop and have lost 92.5 pounds. This was the best thing I have ever done for my health. I feel so much better.<p> Good luck to you. Try to be patient. I know it is difficult.
   — ckreh

January 26, 2003
I have BC/BS Community Blue PPO. I had my first consultation in the beginning of June and surgery 8-27, no problems at all. If you meet the weight qualifications they will approve you.
   — Michele M.