Question:
***Attention all PA members*** I just moved after alot of wls drama ...

I need your thoughts on which PA in.to choose Empire bc/bs epo...Blue cross blue sheild ppo or Aetna hmo...I am starting all over again from step one after nj cigna denied....any one approved or denied with any of these?    — chinadoll_491 (posted on October 10, 2002)

October 10, 2002
I have Aetna HMO and I was approved...JR (open RNY 07/17 -87 lbs).
   — John Rushton

October 10, 2002
I have BC/BS PPO and I had absolutely no problems getting approved for everything. Good luck to you!
   — Leah H.

October 10, 2002
I have BC/BS Empire PPO and they are truely WONDERFUL! I was approved in 24 hours with my surgery date and length of stay. I had no problems whatsoever. Even with scheduling for my psych eval they were again, GREAT! Good luck and best wishes!!!
   — chatterbox213704

October 10, 2002
When I had my surgery I lived in PA and was approved within a week with Aetna HMO without any problems. Now about 16 months later they did not approve any plastic/reconstructive surgery sad to say! Good Luck whichever one you choose.
   — Molly S.

October 11, 2002
My surgeon says he has never had Aetna deny anyone surgery. Best of luck whichever you chose. Life is truly amazing after WLS.
   — grammie5

October 11, 2002
I have Aetna-hmo-approved in 1 week. Good Luck--surgery 3/19 85 pounds lost
   — sharon G.

October 11, 2002
Something else I wanted to add...If you know what surgeon and/or hospital you'd like to use - Check and make sure on which ins. plan they are included on. Since I used a preferred provider for my surgeon and hospital, my hospital bill was only $100.00 co-pay instead of the $30,000 billed to the insurance. There are some truly wonderful and gifted WL surgeons in Pittsburgh. Good luck and God Bless!
   — Leah H.

October 13, 2002
I live in PA, but had surgery in Newark, NJ. I have Aetna HMO and was approved in less than 2 weeks no problem. I was at BMI of 43 and no co-morbs. Also had no dr supervised diet history. Seems that Aetna must be pretty easy to get approved through.
   — emilyfink

November 22, 2008
has anyone got approval with highmark freedom blue ppo in pennsylvania
   — sweetpee

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