Question:
I have BC/BS Federal Plan and they told me over the phone that the only thing that

they require is a letter of medical necessity, and a letter stating your height and weight which has to be over 100 lbs. overweight. Has this been true for anyone else?    — YvonneBryant (posted on May 24, 2002)

May 24, 2002
That is all it took for me :-) I have bc/bs ppo federal and was approved with one phone call -- good luck
   — sallie P.

May 24, 2002
I have the same insurance and live in Va. My surgeon said they are one of the easiest to work with and I was approved within a few weeks. The doc submits the letter of necessity and medical history.
   — Cindy R.

May 24, 2002
I also have BC/BS federal. They paid very good with out all the hassle. From first consult to surgery it was all of two months. Dr. handled all paper work. They were quite excited to see I had BC/BS federal. I had LAP RNY on 8/8/01. Down 112 pounds.
   — Gail R.

May 25, 2002
I have BC/BS Fed. and it took almost no time for them to approve the surgery. They have paid almost all of it too. The only word of caution is that if you have a PPO....Make sure your Doctor and Hospital is on your insurer's list!!! Good Luck and God Bless!
   — Leah H.