Question:
Post Op, Need individual insurance coverage that will cover WLS concerns, who provides it?

I was layed off from my job and am on Cobra right now. But I would like to get my own insurance. I have Pacificare right now. I am told that it is next to impossible to get coverage with pre existing conditions. Does anyone know of any insurance companies that will insure us...Thanks in advance! Toni (OPEN RNY 01/10/02 441lbs/235lbs/1??)    — toni D. (posted on March 18, 2003)

March 18, 2003
I would suggest that you keep your cobra!! My employer allowed my group insurance to be cancelled because he didn't pay the bill and I tried to get an individual policy through BCBS because that is where our group policy was through. I was told that NO insurance co. would provide individual coverage for 5 years because of my bypass surgery. I was stunned!! I have told my employer that he MUST get a new group insurance, now!! I checked with an insurance agency and they confirmed this. If anyone knows of any company that WILL provide individual covers, I would also love to know about it.
   — KelBurt

March 18, 2003
I had Pacificare before they pulled out of KY and had no problems. I was also on COBRA. Just keep making the payments. It is cheaper than trying to be self insured.
   — snicklefritz