Question:
I have anthem bc/bs is it true that they will stop wls after 1/1/04

I have anthem bc/bs (PPO), I read that anthem is suppose to stop all wls starting 1/1/04. Can anyone tell me if this is true or not.    — penelope R. (posted on December 26, 2003)

December 26, 2003
GOD I hope not. I also have BC/BS and have an appt for a consult with Dr DeMaria in Richmond VA on Jan 22, 2004. If you do find out this is true please email me. [email protected] Thank you so much. Take care. Shelia
   — Cheetah

December 26, 2003
I cannot find anything on this on their website under press releases. Maybe it is your company that is choosing to take out the coverage for WLS?
   — Ali M

December 26, 2003
I have surgery scheduled for Jan 16th, 2004, I have BC/BS Anthem Federal and in my new book, the surgery is listed as being covered still. I am in Indiana, so I don't really know, but as for me its still a go.
   — Brenda L.

December 29, 2003
I finally talked to a customer service rep at anthem bc/bs, She said that each insurance policy is different. That the wls is covered under my plan. Coverage of the wls depends on our own company and not Anthem bc/bs.
   — penelope R.