Question:
Have bariatric surgeons at OSU Medical Canter negotiated new contract with Anthem?

I have Anthem HMO - it will pay for WLS for BMI over 40 (mine is 61)I have applied to OSU Medical Center(Columbus, Ohio)which is a provider on my list. However, in my packet to apply to program I found a letter stating that the surgeons were not accepting Anthem after November 2001, unless a new contract was renegotiated. Has anyone with Anthem HMO has WLS at OSU this year? Should I look for another program/surgeon while waiting to hear from OSU? When I sent application back last week I asked them if any of the surgeons accepted Anthem. Still waiting to hear. Thanks so much for any information. Carol Ryan    — Carol R. (posted on October 24, 2002)

October 25, 2002
You should call Anthem and give them the names of the doctor you are going to use and see if he's in your network. That's the best way to tell.
   — Patty H.