Question:
Do you get to choose a provider for surgery and which proc. or is it based on ins. ?

I have been reading all the questions and answers, but just have to ask one of my own. I have not even asked if my insurance covers this type of surgery or not yet because I first want to decide which type of procedure I would like. Do I get this option, or is it just like other stuff and my PPO will only take certain doctors and certain procedures. The reason I ask is that I would rather pay for the insurance myself and get what I want. I am leaning towards the Duodenal Switch which is not performed in any states even near me, so will I need insurance from an agent in that state? Hopefully you get what I am asking, I'm definitely not being very articulate right now. *g* To sum it up, if I want to use a doctor in another state for a procedure not done in my state (Arkansas), how do I do that. THERE, I GOT IT OUT!    — Andromeda B. (posted on July 21, 2000)

July 21, 2000
Andromeda (I love that name!)... please come over to the DS mailing list. We have attorneys and insurance gurus on that list that can and will help you out. To subscribe, go to <a href="http://www.duodenalswitch.com">The Duodenal Switch Information Zone</a> and follow the instructions on the main page for signing up. Good luck to you dear.
   — Kris S.

July 22, 2000
I know that with my insurance company. I could go anywhere abd use any doctor in or out of my network. I would have to pay the out of netwotk co-pay which is usually 80/20. Your insurance may pay for you to go out of state or network. I check into that first, before paying out of pocket.
   — ann A.

July 22, 2000
I know that with my insurance company. I could go anywhere abd use any doctor in or out of my network. I would have to pay the out of netwotk co-pay which is usually 80/20. Your insurance may pay for you to go out of state or network. I check into that first, before paying out of pocket.
   — ann A.