Empire /BCBS Govt Plan in New York

Has anyone had experience with this insurance and what their guidelines are for weight loss surgery. I have heard from so many others about their  insurance companies and  the 6 month required supervised doctor visits. I am a State Employee.

Your insurance may be similar to mine.  I am a federal employee in NYS with BCBS.  I had to do 3 months supervised diet and meet all other surgeon requirements.  Paperwork was submitted at about the 3.5month mark and approved.  I am now goin on 6 weeks post op...woop woop.  If you do have the same insurance make sure you read over the plan.  I had to switch to the basic plan at the last minute as it covered the surgery 100% and the more expensive option wanted me to pay 15% of everything.  Good luck!

Thank you for that information. I will look into that option.

Congrats on your surgery. Hope all is well.

HI M,call your insurance comp. and ejoy the journey.Good luck

I have called the insurance company and they said that all I would need is a pre approval  letter from my surgeon.

Thanks for the support.

yes i have that insurance i had may sleeve done 10/18/2011, after being denied three time finaly aprove but they require a six month supervised doctor visit  fist doctor visit on january and finally aprove on september. good loock

I have that exact insurance. I didn't have a 6 month diet, and was approved three days after my doctor submitted. The insurance company actually called to tell me before they mailed a letter to the surgeon.

No worries. BCBS Empire is one of the few good insurances left. For what we have to pay for it, it better be! Good luck!

You are right about a few good insurance companies left. I must say I can't complain. I appreciate the information. Thank you.