Question:
has anybodys insurance covered their VSG?

   — chickie_mama (posted on March 12, 2009)

March 12, 2009
Some of the wonderful I met on the board whose had the sleeve covered...they had to appeal the first denial from the insurane company or self pay.
   — crystal220

March 12, 2009
My insurance covered mine completely in July 2008, I have BCBS of PA. I had to do 6 months supervised diet, not because it was a VSG, but because it was bariatric surgery. My niece had hers done in Oct. 2008 I'm not sure of her insurance back then, but she has Priority Health now, I know she gets her insurance thru the hospital she works for.
   — [Deactivated Member]

March 12, 2009
My insurance covered my VSG, I have Federal BCBS.
   — LadyD.

March 12, 2009
BC/BS PPO - Michigan, 100% covered.
   — datagirl2

March 12, 2009
I had Cigna PPO at the time they covered the RNY or the lap band but not the sleeve. I went with self-pay. I've been noticing people have been posting that their insurance covered their VSG this year so start looking for those postings. I say submit the paperwork to find out for sure, if your denied, try, try and try again. Good Luck and Best Wishes.
   — Corina C

March 13, 2009
I am scheduled to have VSG surgery on March 25. My insurance acutally only covers RNY and Lap band, however my doctor is letting them know I need to have my surgery in stages and the VSG is the first stage. That is how it is getting approved. Also that way if I need to go more aggresive I can continue onto the RNY later if needed. I hope you are able to get approved.
   — Lisa von Wallmenich

March 13, 2009
BC/BS covered 100% for LapBand in 2007 and 100% for VSG a few weeks ago.
   — Vdander