Question:
Is there any way around and exclusion??

I have BC/BS ppo(blue choice) of Oklahoma. I just found out surgery is an exclusion. I have already had my appt. with my surgeon. I talked to a customer service rep. and she told me to go ahead with my testing and have the surgeon send it all in that they could overturn it, but not likely. If I selfpay how can the insurance Co. refuse to pay for anything like gallbladder removal or hernia repair? also does anybody know of a WLS freindly pcp in or around the Shawnee area. sorry so long..God Bless take care everyone!!    — Angie H. (posted on April 22, 2002)

April 22, 2002
Most of the time there is a way around the exclusion! I would talk to Walter at www.obesitylaw.com He is very good and very reasonable. You could also appeal it yourself. The insurance companies will do everything they can to keep from having to pay. Whatever you do, do not give up!
   — Julie P.

April 22, 2002
I have BC/BS ppo and they approved me the first phone call from my dr office . I am in NJ but I would not think that would matter . Good luck on your upcoming surgery
   — sallie P.