Question:
Anyone Aprroved with BC/BS of AL without previous diets???

I don't have the required 6 month supervised diet. And was wondering if anyone has been approved with BCBS of AL withoug having this. Any info would be great thanks.    — Justin (posted on August 1, 2005)

August 1, 2005
As you've probably seen in previous postings, a lot depends on the employer - not just the type of insurance. That being said, I had BC/BS of AL PPO and had my surgery almost 2 years ago without having to provide a 6 months diet history. They approved within 2 weeks of the surgeon's letter expressing need. Good luck!
   — Debra R.

August 3, 2005
I just went through that, the previous post is right on time, it depends on the employer, but i do know that within the last year BC/BS has gotten very strict. I wrote an amazing letter (at least i think so, you can read it under my profile) and i was still denied, appealed, and denied again. I called, my employer called, and still denied... i was also told i needed 12 months of the medically supervised diet, all consecutive... i had the adepix for 6 months, i see a personal trainer 2-3 times a week, been in radar, basically done it all... needless to say, im now refinaning my condo just to have this surgery as i feel it is the only hope i have to save my life at this point.. Good Luck!
   — drshayy

August 3, 2005
I just went through that, the previous post is right on time, it depends on the employer, but i do know that within the last year BC/BS has gotten very strict. I wrote an amazing letter (at least i think so, you can read it under my profile) and i was still denied, appealed, and denied again. I called, my employer called, and still denied... i was also told i needed 12 months of the medically supervised diet, all consecutive... i had the adepix for 6 months, i see a personal trainer 2-3 times a week, been in radar, basically done it all... needless to say, im now refinaning my condo just to have this surgery as i feel it is the only hope i have to save my life at this point.. Good Luck!
   — drshayy

August 4, 2005
i also have bcbs of al. i have just finished my 6 mon. doc. diet. they made the 6 mon. doc. diet effective nov, 30, 2004. this is effective for almost all bcbs policies in al. however, you need to contact bcbs. i have gotten the most info on www.bcbsal.com. the contact numbers on the website have gotten me further. if i can help you anymore please e-mail me at [email protected].
   — corrielaine