Question:
Has anyone purchased insurance for WLS, I was looking into Blue Cross/Blue Shield,.

   — penblank (posted on October 30, 2001)

October 30, 2001
I HAVE BCBS OF MASSACHUSETTES IN TX. I HAVE BEEN APPROVED TWICE!!! AND WITH NO PROBLEMS OR DELAYS. PRAISE GOD. THEY HAVE BEEN REALLY GOOD. LATERS, CASS
   — Cassandra D.

October 30, 2001
Blue Cross were great for me here in California with the prudent buyer plan approved first try in less than a week. But I did have over a $2000.00 co-pay with the surgeons office.
   — [Anonymous]

October 30, 2001
My husband has BCBS HMO Blue and it states in the exclusions that service and supplies where not covered. So check the exclusions.
   — sarah C.

October 31, 2001
I have blueshield through my job. They turned me down flat because of a clause that says they don't pay for any medical procedures that are 'obesity related'
   — Jennifer H.

October 31, 2001
I have bc/bs federal. No problems at all! They paid all but $100.00 of the hospital and I had to pay the surgeon $1100.00. I paid more for my root canal LOL! Good Luck
   — S.A. C.

October 31, 2001
Hi, I have Blue Cross/Blue Shield BlueChoice in Missouri and was denied twice due to exclusion. I contacted Walter Lindstrom about appealing but he didn't think I would have much of a case, so I ended up self-paying.
   — Brenda H.

October 31, 2001
I have Aetna and would reccomend them if you have a choice. They approved me in less than 24 hours. They are well known for their speedy approvals. My starting BMI was only 35.7 with sleep apnea being my only co-morbid. I only had 2 Dr supervised weight loss attempts (they were only 1 month each!!) It was so easy!!! If I can get approved, anyone can!! Good luck!!
   — skymaxjr

December 10, 2001
I have a list on my personal page of the insurance I purchased. Check it out.
   — Kay S.