I have BCBS NJ and my approval for RNY was a breeze. My BMI was a bit higher than yours (42) and the process only took 6 days from my surgeon's submission.

Call them and have them MAIL you a hard copy that contains the details of your plan so you exactly what is NOT covered. When you call get the name or operator number for the person you spoke with and write it down along with the time of the call incase it does not arrive at home in the expected time.

What is covered or not covered is based on what your specific plan dictates.

Best wishes on a fast approval.

Stella

Hi there, I've been going through the pre-approval process with the insurance... going to my appoitments, etc.  I do have a surgeon, but know that although he has done VSGs before, they arent many.  He has no history of medical malpractice for anything though, which is comforting.  I did want to ask (as it couldnt hurt) if anyone knows of anyone in the Essex/Union County areas that they would highly recommend... and hopefully one thats aggressive enough to get the approvals for insurance!  :)

Has any one gotten Horizon BCBS to approve vertical sleeve in a patient that has a BMI of 35...and has a couple of comorbidities.
or know how to get there on the BCBS site..I cant find any thing on that site

Thanks for the help

Hey everyone,
My name Diana and I live in Kearny.  Wanted to know if there is anyone on here from the hudson coutny area.  I recently had my WLS on 04/27/11, so I'm freshly out of the hospital and looking for support.  

Thanks to everyone *****plies :) look forward to hearing from you.