Question:
Has heard the rumor that BCBS of fl

will not be approving wls as of 2003?    — lalulan (posted on December 11, 2002)

December 11, 2002
Not a rumor. I work for BCBSFL and it is TRUE ! As of April 1, 2003 WLS will no longer be covered. It depends on when your group renews. If it is prior to 04/01/03 WLS will be covered until your next renewal period. If you renew on of after 04/01/03 NO COVERAGE !! As a WLS patient, I think it stinks that BCBSFL and lots of other insurance companies will no longer pay for this LIFE SAVING surgery.
   — Sharon H.

December 11, 2002
Sharon, is this something BCBS is doing across all states? I just changed from united healthcare to BCBS in Atlanta and had been trying to get approved for over a year with UHC.
   — vesta D.

December 12, 2002
All BCBS are independently owned and operated. I know that several BCBS plans currently don't pay for WLS and FL is next. I have heard that ALOT of other insurances are trying to stop paying for the surgery.
   — Sharon H.