Question:
Has anyone else heard that BTC in Ypsilanti will no longer accept BCBS?
I am just wondering if anyone else has heard this about the Bariatric Center in Ypsilanti, MI. I find it so unbelievable because so many people carry this insurance. Is there anything we can do? — Laura S. (posted on April 4, 2003)
April 4, 2003
I heard that BTC is no longer accepting BCBS insurance.
— Joanne T.
April 4, 2003
i also know that BTC in an IN NETWORK BCBS carrier. My friend has a BCBS
EPO which means she can go to any facility/dr that accepts bcbs with a
referral but she has no out of network benefits. BTC was considered out of
network for bcbs. As far as i know, BTC is not an any networks and for all
who go there you must have out of network benefits.
— Kerry R.
April 4, 2003
That is where I had my open RNY done in Sept 2002 and BCBS covered 100% and
all my post-op visits are suppose to be covered so I hope that does'nt
change. I will look into that. Thanks for posting!
— Sandy M.
April 4, 2003
Oh No! I have BCBS and I went through BTC. I had my surgery there on Jan
21st and Im still supposed to have a few more postop visits! What am I
gonna do when I have to go back at six months and a year? I wonder why
they wont take that insurance anymore?
— Kris T.
April 4, 2003
Does this include patients that are seen at the BTC Holland Office that are
scheduled for Ypsilanti. Is this just a consultation issue or a conflict
with the hospital in Ypsilanti where the surgery is performed? More
information on this subject would be wonderful!
— Rebecca B.
April 4, 2003
Yes, that is true. I just spoke with Anitia at the BTC in Ypsilanti and she
told me that they would not be able to do my surgery since it is scheduled
for May 6, 2003. Now what?
— Kimberly S.
April 4, 2003
I received my letter today from BTC in Ypsilanti explaining why they will
no longer accept BCBS. My surgery was scheduled for May 1. April 30 is
the last day they will be doing surgery. I called and confirmed that my
surgery was indeed cancelled but to hold on with getting my records because
there may be a cancellation and I would be one of the first people to fill
the slot.
I shed a few tears and am now in the process of getting an appointment
at the CORI Center in Warren. I was impressed by their website and
Doctors.
I asked about my files and they said they can send me everything but the
psych evaluation. They legally cannot pass that on---so I emailed my Psych
Doc. and asked him to send me a copy.
Hope this helps and I feel awful for all of us that this is hurting.
Those who have already had surgery, are still covered.
Laura
— Laura S.
April 4, 2003
The cut off date is May 5. My sister works there at BTC in ypsilanti.
After May 5 no new surgery for BCBS patients but they will still do post op
follow up at no charge
— Megan P.
April 4, 2003
They are no accepting BCBS because BCBS want the hospital or the patient to
pay 80% or more the surgery. BCBS will of cover up to 20% now. Since BCBS
is BTC biggest provider the hospital is in trouble. My sister was told that
she will not have a job there after april.
— Megan P.
April 28, 2003
I had my surgery at the Ypsilanti office on April 11, 2003. They said that
as of May 30th they were no longer able to accepty BC/BS because BC/BS
would only reimburse them 26% of the cost of surgery. All other insurances
reimburse at 80-90% of cost. I was told that they would go from doing 16
surgeries a day to only 16 a week. A nurse there said that 45 nurses had
been fired and only had a short time left to work.
— Lorraine K.
April 28, 2003
Check out Dr. Wood and Sapala! They are an awesome alternative to BTC.
Dr. Sapala started BTC many moons ago with his father. They now do what's
called the micropouch that doesn't stretch over time. Definately worth
checking out. weightlosssurgery.com is their website.
— M O.
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