Question:
DOES BTC REQUIRE ANY SUPERVISED WEIGHT LOSS ATTEMPTS?

I HAVE BLUE CROSS BLUE SHEILDS COMMUNITY BLUE PPO. I HAVE A CONSULTATION AT BTC ON MAY 13,2002. I WAS WONDERING IF I'D NEED ANY SUPERVISED WEIGHT LOSS ATTEMPTS IN ORDER TO BE APPROVED BY MY INSURANCE. ALSO, WHAT WERE THE STEPS TAKEN AFTER THE INITIAL CONSULTATION?    — Namiki E. (posted on April 8, 2002)

April 10, 2002
I think the answer by Donna Brandt is wrong. A friend of mine has Community Blue of Michigan. He is having the gastric bypass. He has been told by Community Blue, they do not require pre-autorization. No diets needed just major health problems.
   — Jeff B.