Question:
Does anyone have BCBS of Minnesota?

I have not seen anyone who has this type of insurance and I was hoping to hear success stories and how quickly people got approved......    — Jodi B. (posted on February 6, 2004)

February 6, 2004
I work for the State of Minnesotaand have BC/BS of Minnesota. After my appointment with my bariatic team, they sent in for approval, I got the approval letter within 7 days!!
   — Betty S.

February 6, 2004
Go to the top of any page and click on "insurers" and then click on your state. You will then get an alphabetical listing of insurance companies that members have been successful or unsuccessful with. Also included are the links to the members' profiles and e-mail addresses. Maybe you could e-mail them your specific questions. BTW--there are several listings for your type of insurance. Good luck! Shelley
   — Shelley.

February 6, 2004
I have BCBS of Minn. and it was geat to deal with. I was approved in about 2 weeks. Of course, every company has their own insurance policy. But I only had to pay my out of pocket and so far everything else has been payed for (surg. 11/21/03). In fact, the girl in the doctor's office told me she wished they were all that easy to deal with! So I have been happy with it! GOOD LUCK !!!
   — Cheryl D.

February 7, 2004
I have BC/BS of Minnesota. I had a relativley low bmi of 41 and no comorbidities. I was approved quickly after my initial request. I had surgery 8/25/03 with no complications and have lost 82 lbs to date. 18 until goal! Good luck!
   — Lisa Marie C.

February 7, 2004
I have BC/BS of MN PPO plan. The insurance company got my paperwork on a Friday and I was approved the following Tuesday (2 days). I had a BMI of 42 with some co-morbids. I was very please with the insurance company.
   — jmusser

February 11, 2004
I have BC/BS of MN. I went to my consultation on July 2nd 2003 and 2 weeks later I was approved. They are a wonderful insurance company. If you have all your documentation together you should't have a problem. Check out my memo on the bottom of my profile, it will tell you what all I had to do to get my approval. =0) Lap 9/26/03 329/245
   — CARRIE C.