BCBS policy change is Awesome!!

Beth C.
on 1/7/08 4:09 am - Lansing, MI
I cannot believe it, BCBS policy change has enabled my surgery to get scheduled before a prior authorization.  Looks like it will be middle/end of February.  I'll update when actual date is.  I'm so psyched!!!
iamaywork95
on 1/7/08 4:52 am - Lansing-ish, MI
Yeah Beth!  I can't wait to see when it will be.  Are you going to be at the meeting Thursday??
Beth C.
on 1/7/08 5:30 am - Lansing, MI
Yeah!  It will great to meet you.  I was talking with Carrie today and I'm hoping for middle of February. See ya Thursday!! Beth
Jenn F.
on 1/8/08 7:54 am - Lansing, MI
Is the meeting Thursday at Sparrow?  Can I get details? Thanks!
iamaywork95
on 1/9/08 12:24 am - Lansing-ish, MI
Jenn-The meeting is at the professional building.  Dr. Yenumula, a plastic surgeon, and a MAC trainer will  be there.  It is from 7-8:30.  My flier is at home so I don't know what floor etc.  I looked on the Sparrow Weight Management website though and they are having a special presentation on January 30th on An Overview of Weight Loss Surgery.  The website is sparrowweightmanagement.com.
Jenn F.
on 1/9/08 6:34 am - Lansing, MI
Thanks for the info.  I tried to check the website, but all I get is more windows with no information.  I'll try calling them tomorrow. Jenn
Jenn F.
on 1/9/08 6:39 am - Lansing, MI
Ok, I found the information on meetings at Sparrow Health Center:

2008 Sparrow Bariatric Support Groups:

Our 2008 monthly support groups are scheduled for the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7:00-8:30 pm at the Sparrow Professional Building (SPB), 1200 E. Michigan Avenue, Conference Rooms F & G (2nd floor).

  • January 10
  • February 14
  • March 13
  • April 10
  • May 8
  • June 12
  • July 10
  • August 14
  • September 11
  • October 9
  • November 13
  • December 11

* Please note that the second floor entrance from the parking garage is locked, so enter on the ground floor and take the stairs or elevators up to the second floor.

Here is the link  http://www.sparrowweightmanagement.org/wm_barisupport.asp.

iamaywork95
on 1/9/08 10:45 pm - Lansing-ish, MI

Thanks Jenn!  You know if I would get my .com or .org straight:0)

themomhere
on 1/7/08 11:12 am - Linden, MI
That is great!  I am with bcbs too and everything was submitted today so I hope it won't be long now.  Best of luck to you in your journey.   Patti
kidskeke
on 1/8/08 5:26 am - South Lyon, MI
I didn't need pre authorization with BCBS comm blue either, my surgery is scheduled for 1/28! What a thrill this is, from snail like progress toward surgery to a rocket ship. Some days it's hard to wrap my head around! Good Luck to you! Keke
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