Guest guest Posted June 25, 2001 Report Share Posted June 25, 2001 Hi- Having read some of the recent posts concerning Blue Cross, Blue Shield, I became really nervous considering I am still in the research phase of my journey and am not even close to be considered pre-op...so I went to my region BC BS website and found a small mention about obesity surgery. I copied it and pasted it below: " Special Help for Members with Morbid Obesity or Chronic Pain Our bio/behavioral health case management program is a unique service that helps coordinate and facilitate care for members whose medical illness has a significant behavioral component. Examples include morbid obesity and chronic pain. Morbid Obesity As part of this program, our case managers have followed all members approved for gastric bypass surgery (weight reduction) since January 1998. Members are contacted before surgery to make sure they are ready for surgery and the post-surgical lifestyle changes needed to succeed. We continue to follow these members for one year to guide their nutritional and exercise changes, and triage symptoms when necessary. In March of 1999 we launched a weight management pilot in cooperation with the University of Rochester's CORE program. This 46-week program includes medical, behavioral, nutritional, and exercise components. The program offers a comprehensive approach to weight management that can be tailored to meet individual needs. " I have never had surgery or tried to get insurance to help...but this seems like a positive statement concerning their views over weight loss surgery. Or am I wrong? Could someone let me know if they feel this means my insurance is willing to pay? Thank you, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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