Question:
my policy states under exclusions weight loss services,but..

when you call them they give you the low down. They will not cover MO or any complications you have from Mo. I was told by a freind that it has to be in writting to be legal. is this true? It is in writting somewhere I am sure but not in my policy. You have to call to get the whole exclusion. is this legal? Thanks Angie    — Angie H. (posted on September 21, 2002)

September 21, 2002
Yes it could be true....lots of insurance companies don't pay for anykind of weight loss services, including WLS. Now that it is becoming more popular, more insurance companies are droping covering WLS. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida will no longer cover the surgery after 01/01/2003 unless the employer group buys a rider to cover WLS. I feel really lucky that I had my WLS this year while it was still covered. I hate it for other people.
   — Sharon H.