Question:
Seeking Those With Anthem BCBS NH Plan

Has anyone had any problems with approval with Anthem BCBS NH Plan?    — Debi Rouilliard (posted on June 7, 2003)

June 7, 2003
I do have Anthem BCBS but of Indiana. I assume they would be simular. Look at my profile, I do have a lot of info there.
   — jocelyn

June 7, 2003
I have Anthem of Virginia. Most anthem plans are similar. I was told that Anthem will cover RNY or VBG if the BMI is over 40 with no problems. Sure enough, they day my surgeon's office called it in they approved it at the same time. Good luck
   — lindadougherty

June 7, 2003
I have Anthem BCBS (Virginia). They approved me and my coworker over the telephone. It took less than 5 minutes for both of us to be approved. THIS PLAN IS GREAT!
   — Feeling Good B.

June 7, 2003
The only way to find out is to call Anthem BCBS NH and ask. Whatever they tell you, tell them you want it in writing. My insurance company rep told me over the phone that the surgery was not covered, but when I got the page she was quoting from, I discovered she was wrong. I have Anthem BCBS of Colorado and they had the following criteria. MO for at least 5 years, 3 years of physician supervised weight loss attempts and significant co-morbs. Fortunately, I met those criteria and had no trouble getting approved, but all insurance companies can have different policies from state to state and even from one employer to another in the same state.
   — garw

June 7, 2003
I have anthem BCBS of Virginia. My information was sent to them on April 11th. I called them every week to check the status and they always said they had no information and nothing in the system. They said this every week for 6 weeks and then I was approved. I received an approval letter in the mail but was never told anything when I called. I think the best thing to do is to have your surgeon handle everything.
   — AmyWollet