Insurance issue!

          Hi; I have Blue Cross/ Blue Sheild (PPO) insurance.  Is there anyone else with this type of Insurance? And if so,can you tell me what it covers?  Can you give me a run down on hurdles,etc pretaining to your cir****[email protected]

What you need to do is call the customer service number on back of you card and ask them: 1. Is weight loss surgery a covered benefit 2.  What is your criteria for the surgery I know people who have that insurance and it has been covered-BUT depends on your employer.  So give them a call and have them mail you the criteria so you have it in writing! Best of luck!! Shannon

Main critera - need to be 100lbs over weight and have tried to be on a some sort of weight loss program - documented for 12 consecutive months. 

I think everyone is right that has posted but Barix clinic help me do the work and keep up on everything for me, that helped alot

As of January 1, 2008, the rules of Blue Cross of Michigan will change significantly.  No need for preauthorization.  If your BMI is greater than 50, the diet/exercise program is waived.  If your BMI is less than 50 you will still need the diet/exercise program but it has been reduced from 12 to 6 months. Mark Pleatman MD www.laparoscopy.com/pleatman/index.htm