Question:
Has Anyone Ever Been Approved For WLS By Anthem BCBS??? Please Respond. Thanks!!

   — Rose G. (posted on March 15, 2003)

March 15, 2003
I have Anthem BC/BS, but I live in Colorado. You need to remember that insurance policies differ from state to state and from one employer to another. The only way to know if your policy will cover WLS is to read the booklet your employer should have given you. You can also call their customer service number. However, no matter what they tell you, tell them you want it in writing. Mine told me over the phone that they didn't cover it, but when I got the page they sent, it showed that they do.
   — garw

March 15, 2003
I live in Richmond, VA, I have Anthem/BCBS and I got approved on the first letter. But insurance policies do differ from state to state. Good luck!
   — [Deactivated Member]

March 15, 2003
When I was doing research on this, thinking I might need to change insurance companies in order to do it, it seemed like Anthem BC was one organization that consistently approved it. Check your policy, but I think you're likely to be well covered.
   — Kathleen R.

March 16, 2003
I live in Ohio but have Anthem BCBS of Virginia. I was also approved the day they received the fax from the surgeon. They told me they approve WLS very easily if your BMI was over 40. Good luck!
   — lindadougherty

March 16, 2003
I just approved this past week by Anthem. It took about 3 weeks after the request was faxed in. We live in CO.
   — fowlerloriann