Question:
What is the bcbs best plan to choice from in western pa

I had health assurance ppo, but out of the blue I got cancelled. When I had that insurance I was told that I had to get a phyc. and nutritial evaluation. Plus recent 3 supervised diet.That seemed such a pain, but I was willing to do anything to have my insurance apprroved.Now that I don't have that insurance no more I am in a position that I can pick insurances.I am self employed so I can pick a group or indivial. I was planning on picking blue choice ppo. Does anyone have any recommdation for insurance in western PA. I perfer that I don't have to go through all those procedures before I get approved. My very first apointment is aug. 16 so I have a little bit of time.    — christine H. (posted on May 8, 2002)

May 10, 2002
hello: i am from your area,, i had my r.n.y. banded at a.g.h. on the north side, dr,joe colella did me on nov, 2nd 2001, my insurance is "select blue" blue cross and blue sheild, and it is a h.m.o. i had no problems with anything being rejected, i weighed 425# at 6 months out i am 268# and still dropping fast, if i can help you more just ask,, i read these questions once a week,, good luck, it's a great life changing surgery,,p.s. my costs for this w.l.s. was just under $50,000.00,,they say that's about average,,
   — bruce M.