Question:
I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO HAS BCBS OF ALABAMA AND HAVE A BMI OF 38 OR

ABOVE WHO QUALIFIED FOR APPROVAL FOR GASTRIC BYPASS?    — CINDY D. (posted on October 15, 2003)

October 15, 2003
I have BC/BS of Alabama even though I live in Maryland. I had a BMI of 40 and got approved with no problem whatsoever. My benefits handbook says they WILL approve with a BMI of 38 with certain "co-morbidities" and then it lists them.I know sleep apnea and diabetes are two of them.
   — Debbie W.

October 15, 2003
Hello! I have BC/BS of Alabama and I had no problem whatsoever getting approved quickly. I had a BMI of 40 and Type II diabetes. They approved me on my first try. I started out at 226 pounds and 5'2" tall. Good luck to you! Sandra
   — SandyParker