Question:
Has anyone been approved 1st time for Bi-pass surgery with BC/BS of Illinois?

According to my Doctor they have sent everything to insurance. I've been told I will probably get turned down the first time.    — LoraLock (posted on May 18, 2009)

May 18, 2009
I was approved in 2 wks the first time. Even though we both have BCBS Illinois, our policies can be different. It depends on what your employer chose to cover. Do you know if WLS is a covered benefit. If so, I wouldn't think you would have any problem getting approved, as long as all of BCBS requirements were met. I had to do a 6 mo. supervised diet and show 5 yrs. proof of obesity.You can find the requirements on their website and then go under medical policies. Hope this helps. Lana
   — lmayes58

May 18, 2009
I have BC/BS of IL also and I was approved within 2 weeks and I didn't have a 5 year weight history because I hadn't been to the Dr. in that long. They told me when I called that they were pretty strict on their requirements so I was shocked when I got approved. Good Luck!!
   — jen5023

May 19, 2009
Hi, I was approved on the first try in about a week with BC/BS of IL. I did have to do the 6 month physician diet.
   — Teresa B.