Question:
I have BC/BS of Al through Mercedes. Does anyone have any experience with getting

approval with them. How strict are they on the supervised diet thing? Thanks Jackie    — jackie F. (posted on January 15, 2003)

January 15, 2003
Jackie, I have BCBS of Alabama and they approved me within a couple of weeks. My doctor, Dr. Miles in B'ham, had me to list all the diets I have been on and any diet medication I have taken over the past two years. I listed everything from Weight Watchers, which is considered a supervised diet, to general diets such as "counting fat grams." I also listed any herbal dietary supplements I took. If you are 100lbs or more overweight, I don't think you will have any problem getting approved. I hope this helps. Best of luck to you.
   — Alicia K.

January 15, 2003
Hi Jackie! I have BCBS Alabama through US Pipe. I was a troublesome customer (long story), but BCBS approved me quickly and easily. They were very nice to me each time I called to check on my status. They approved me within about 2 weeks. And the week following my surgery, I received my notice where they had paid everything already. They were great to work with, in my opinion. By the way, I live about 5 minutes from the Mercedes Plant and I helped test the first people hired there! I may have met you at some point! Good luck to you!
   — SandyParker

January 15, 2003
Hi Jackie, I have BCBS of AL, ppo. They were a dream. They approved me right away. MY Dr was slow getting all the paper work in, The insurance company actually called the surgeons office and asked them to fax the info to them and gave the surgeon an approval right over the phone. It was great. GOOD LUCK! Love, Nicole
   — nicole79

January 15, 2003
I have BCBS of Al PPO (Blue Choice) and once they received the paperwork it took ten days. They are a little slow to actually show that they have received paperwork, but I was told I could call every day to check on it, and I did! I do not have a supervised diet history, but I was approved no problem.
   — Lydia S.