Question:
Help please, I was turned down from BCBS.. I was told my weight isnt within the guidelines

GUDIE LINE.. BUT I DID CHECK THESE PEOPLE OUT.. AND I HAVE HEARD OF OTHER PEOPLE HOW HAS GOTTEN IT.. PLS HELP.. FEEL LIKE THERES NO WHERE TO TRUN.    — sherry F. (posted on August 11, 2001)

August 10, 2001
Your profile says your BMI is 52. Can you give us more details of the disapproval? It doesn't make sense on the surface.
   — Kathy J.

August 11, 2001
Hi-I have Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO. I was approved without difficulty with a BMI of 46. I also have high blood pressure, the beginnings of weight related arthritis in one knee, back pain and GERD. So those were my qualifications. I would defineatly appeal it. Marie
   — Marie K.

August 11, 2001
I was turned down today from Pacificare for the same reasons. It is so unfair,They are obviously not out to help people. I wish you luck,I am tired of applying and being turned down,I have medi-cal and will have to wait 1-3 years to get in for surgery. Good luck.
   — Brandy P.

August 12, 2001
I read that your profile said you have a BMI of 52. If so, then their must be some other reason they denied you. I had a BMI of 48 when I had my surgery, but I also had GERD, and sleep apnea. I was approved with the first letter.
   — Dennis C.

August 13, 2001
I HAVE BLUE CHOICE HMO OF GA. I HAVE A BMI OF 43. I WAS DENIED BACK IN FEB. OF 2001 DUE TO CONTRACT EXCLUSIONS. I DECIDED TO TRY AGAIN IN JULY AND I WAS APPROVED WITH THE FIRST LETTER. I HAVE GERD, HERNIA REPAIRED IN PAST AND HISTORY OF BLOOD CLOTS AND FAMILY HISTORY OF HEART. PROBLEMS. I WAS APPROVED AFTER TWO WEEKS. I WOULD APPEAL THE DECISION OR SEND IN MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ANY MEDICAL PROBLEMS. HOPE THIS HELPS YOU.
   — pattyw