Question:
What CA HMO will pay for WLS? State of CA employee

   — Marsha M. (posted on September 11, 1999)

September 11, 1999
I have a friend who is presently seeking this surgery through Health Net. She is very heavy and has several co-morbidities. Unfortunately, this HMO is pulling out of our county effective 1-1-00 so she has to get it all together before years end. She has a consult with a surgeon next week so I am assuming that it is progressing well for her through the insurance.
   — dboat

May 20, 2000
I have Blue Shield of California, and so far they have been very receptive. There are many members of this site with that insurance and they have all had very good experiances wtih this carrier. Good luck :o)
   — MeGayle

August 30, 2001
Marsha, I have bc pers choice ppo, but I'm looking at bc hmo access+ for open enrollment. I don't think my doc ( W. Clark in SD) is on either plan, so I am trying to figure out which is the better route. BC pers ppo approved me very quickly and painlessly, so I am happy about that! With the ppo, I'll need almost $8000 prior to the surgery. Let me know what you find out! Good Luck.
   — Michelle P.