Guest guest Posted December 29, 2000 Report Share Posted December 29, 2000 I am freaking out here, please someone tell me if I should be? I just recieved my policy booklet from BCBS and it says... " The plan does not cover any treatment or regimen, medical or surgical, for the purpose of reducing or controlling weight of a member or for the treatment of obesity, including morbid obesity. " Is this how it is worded on everyones policy or are they trying to denie Duke employees from this surgery? On the BCBS website it states that surgery for obesity is covered provided you meet the criteria. And now my book says this!! I am so worried, PLEASE, ANYONE help me here. Frantic in NC, Audra MGB hopeful _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2000 Report Share Posted December 29, 2000 Audra, Hi. I have BCBS of NC and they said that I meet all of the criteria to have the MGB. Check the date of your policy. Then call your insurance company. Don't give up! When I started this process (about 3 weeks ago) I could not find my book. I was not sure what my personal policy states. I called the number on my card and talked to someone in the predetermination department. Good luck! Hang in there! Dedee BCBS of NC HELP!!! > I am freaking out here, please someone tell me if I should be? > I just recieved my policy booklet from BCBS and it says... > > " The plan does not cover any treatment or regimen, medical or surgical, for > the purpose of reducing or controlling weight of a member or for the > treatment of obesity, including morbid obesity. " > > Is this how it is worded on everyones policy or are they trying to denie > Duke employees from this surgery? On the BCBS website it states that > surgery for obesity is covered provided you meet the criteria. And now my > book says this!! I am so worried, PLEASE, ANYONE help me here. > > Frantic in NC, > Audra > MGB hopeful > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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