Question:
I will be getting PERS Care - Blue Cross. This insurance is with the State of

California. Does anyone know if this insurance will cover the bypass surgery?    — Marsha M. (posted on September 10, 1999)


September 29, 1999
I am also with the Sate of CA I notice you are having the same problems i am. I recieved the PERS CARE booklet (Blue Cross Prudent Buyer )and noticed just yesterday that there is an exclusion for wieght lost surgery. It was very discouraging. Although i found out that walter Lindstom ( attny for obesity laws) also had BS/BC prudent buyer and he had the surgery. With BLUE CROSS HMO- there is not an exclusion but the dr. i would like to have my surgery is not under the Blue Cross HMO book. He is with Blue Cross but not Blue Cross HMO. I am going to call him and find out witch of the insurances he cant accept or win a fight with. i need to do this before the enrollment period ends 10/15/99. sorry to ramble but i feel that we are in the same boat. feel free to write back.......
   — jade L.




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