Question:
I have BC/BS but it has an exclusion I will be covered under Aetna 10/01/2008

will there be a problem because I know that Aetna Covers WLS.    — sadiebelle (posted on August 5, 2008)

August 5, 2008
It's impossible for anyone on this board to know if there will be a problem or not as insurance companies hard difficult to work with and in my opinion vary their policies. The best thing for you to do, and you have to do anyway, is call the insruance company and get all the information you can on what you need to do to get the surgery. That way if there is something that requires lead time you can get started on it. You have to get the information from the insurance company as they and no one else will allow or deny the surgery. I had lots of trouble with my insurance company but in the end I had my surgery on Jan 14, 2008. It's the best thing I ever did and I've lost 85 pounds.
   — cjjordan

August 5, 2008
Different employers may decide not to offer WLS in their Aetna plan so be prepared! Don't give up easily though...keep fighting for a new you! Good Luck:)
   — sassypaige614

August 5, 2008
Aetna has a very good customer service department, call them and make sure you right down WHO,WHEN and WHY you spoke to them. Make sure to dould check all information every week to see if anything chcanges. Good luck..
   — Ira Sansolo