Guest guest Posted April 27, 1999 Report Share Posted April 27, 1999 I have blue cross blue sheild let me know how you request goes each bxbs is different I think mine has a specific wt loss exclution carrie Eitler@... wrote: > From: Eitler@... > > Good morning! > Has anyone dealt with Blue Cross/Blue Shield re: this surgery????? > Dr.R sent in my form to insurance last night....I'm so excited!!!! > Every step is one step closer to being healthier! > > Christy > 334 lbs. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > You can now easily share photos and documents with your fellow list members > http://www.ONElist.com > Check out our homepage for details on how to use our new shared files feature! > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 1999 Report Share Posted April 27, 1999 I have blue cross blue sheild let me know how you request goes each bxbs is different I think mine has a specific wt loss exclution carrie Eitler@... wrote: > From: Eitler@... > > Good morning! > Has anyone dealt with Blue Cross/Blue Shield re: this surgery????? > Dr.R sent in my form to insurance last night....I'm so excited!!!! > Every step is one step closer to being healthier! > > Christy > 334 lbs. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > You can now easily share photos and documents with your fellow list members > http://www.ONElist.com > Check out our homepage for details on how to use our new shared files feature! > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 1999 Report Share Posted April 27, 1999 Pat Eppler wrote: > > ÿþ< Ok guys,I'm in the dark-What does the symbol mean? AMY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 1999 Report Share Posted April 27, 1999 Pat Eppler wrote: > > ÿþ< Ok guys,I'm in the dark-What does the symbol mean? AMY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 1999 Report Share Posted April 27, 1999 Best of luck to you on your request to BCBS. I have BCBS of land and they denied my first request from Dr. R. due to exclusion. Your's may be different. Every BCBS is different and it depends on your employer's plan. I found it helpful checking with my employer's Benefits Administrator. She actually found a loophole for me where my employee's benefits handbook actually lists WLS as not a total exclusion but rather indicates a BCBS rep must deem the surgery medically necessary. I've just submitted my second request to them which includes my diet history, a letter from my primary care physician diagnosing me as morbidly obese and declaring the surgery medically necessary, as well as a lot of other support documentation from respected organizations in the medical field stating this surgery is necessary for me. I hope it goes well for you and you don't have to do any battle. I've hear a lot of stories where BCBS has approved with little fuss. Hopefully this will be what happens in your case as well. Keep us here posted on your progress!! A friend from land, Janet age: 35 bmi: 50 status: pre-op battling BCBS of land since 2/18/99 family: married 15 years with 4 children (2 girls & 2 boys) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 1999 Report Share Posted April 27, 1999 Best of luck to you on your request to BCBS. I have BCBS of land and they denied my first request from Dr. R. due to exclusion. Your's may be different. Every BCBS is different and it depends on your employer's plan. I found it helpful checking with my employer's Benefits Administrator. She actually found a loophole for me where my employee's benefits handbook actually lists WLS as not a total exclusion but rather indicates a BCBS rep must deem the surgery medically necessary. I've just submitted my second request to them which includes my diet history, a letter from my primary care physician diagnosing me as morbidly obese and declaring the surgery medically necessary, as well as a lot of other support documentation from respected organizations in the medical field stating this surgery is necessary for me. I hope it goes well for you and you don't have to do any battle. I've hear a lot of stories where BCBS has approved with little fuss. Hopefully this will be what happens in your case as well. Keep us here posted on your progress!! A friend from land, Janet age: 35 bmi: 50 status: pre-op battling BCBS of land since 2/18/99 family: married 15 years with 4 children (2 girls & 2 boys) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 1999 Report Share Posted April 27, 1999 Best of luck to you on your request to BCBS. I have BCBS of land and they denied my first request from Dr. R. due to exclusion. Your's may be different. Every BCBS is different and it depends on your employer's plan. I found it helpful checking with my employer's Benefits Administrator. She actually found a loophole for me where my employee's benefits handbook actually lists WLS as not a total exclusion but rather indicates a BCBS rep must deem the surgery medically necessary. I've just submitted my second request to them which includes my diet history, a letter from my primary care physician diagnosing me as morbidly obese and declaring the surgery medically necessary, as well as a lot of other support documentation from respected organizations in the medical field stating this surgery is necessary for me. I hope it goes well for you and you don't have to do any battle. I've hear a lot of stories where BCBS has approved with little fuss. Hopefully this will be what happens in your case as well. Keep us here posted on your progress!! A friend from land, Janet age: 35 bmi: 50 status: pre-op battling BCBS of land since 2/18/99 family: married 15 years with 4 children (2 girls & 2 boys) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 1999 Report Share Posted April 27, 1999 I had BCBS of Michigan, which may be more generous than some of its counterparts in other states. I must give the devil his due: I was approved quickly (relatively) and with no questions asked. Dave Vinocur MGS Dr Rutledge 3/26/99 bmi 57 wght 331 (down 39 lbs.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 1999 Report Share Posted April 27, 1999 I had BCBS of Michigan, which may be more generous than some of its counterparts in other states. I must give the devil his due: I was approved quickly (relatively) and with no questions asked. Dave Vinocur MGS Dr Rutledge 3/26/99 bmi 57 wght 331 (down 39 lbs.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 1999 Report Share Posted April 27, 1999 I had BCBS of Michigan, which may be more generous than some of its counterparts in other states. I must give the devil his due: I was approved quickly (relatively) and with no questions asked. Dave Vinocur MGS Dr Rutledge 3/26/99 bmi 57 wght 331 (down 39 lbs.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 1999 Report Share Posted April 27, 1999 What does that symbol mean? No one knew what it means. Is it good morning??? Pat in Texas Re: Good morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 1999 Report Share Posted April 27, 1999 What does that symbol mean? No one knew what it means. Is it good morning??? Pat in Texas Re: Good morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 1999 Report Share Posted April 27, 1999 I replied to that (whatever) it is, on another message with it, and none of the questions I typed in about it printed. ; This is the weirdest thing. We went through this over the week-end and no one could figure out what it was!!!!! Does anyone have any ideas???????? The one I replied to was from Janet Sferrella. Maybe she knows. Janet???????? > Re: Good morning! > > > > > Pat Eppler wrote: > > > > ÿþ< > Ok guys,I'm in the dark-What does the symbol mean? > AMY > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Always wanted to set up a book club, but can't find the time? > http://www.onelist.com > Create an online book club through ONElist. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 1999 Report Share Posted April 27, 1999 I replied to that (whatever) it is, on another message with it, and none of the questions I typed in about it printed. ; This is the weirdest thing. We went through this over the week-end and no one could figure out what it was!!!!! Does anyone have any ideas???????? The one I replied to was from Janet Sferrella. Maybe she knows. Janet???????? > Re: Good morning! > > > > > Pat Eppler wrote: > > > > ÿþ< > Ok guys,I'm in the dark-What does the symbol mean? > AMY > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Always wanted to set up a book club, but can't find the time? > http://www.onelist.com > Create an online book club through ONElist. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 1999 Report Share Posted April 27, 1999 Please, someone, clear this up for us!!!!!!!Pat > Re: Good morning! > > > > > Pat Eppler wrote: > > > > ÿþ< > Ok guys,I'm in the dark-What does the symbol mean? > AMY > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Always wanted to set up a book club, but can't find the time? > http://www.onelist.com > Create an online book club through ONElist. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 1999 Report Share Posted April 27, 1999 Please, someone, clear this up for us!!!!!!!Pat > Re: Good morning! > > > > > Pat Eppler wrote: > > > > ÿþ< > Ok guys,I'm in the dark-What does the symbol mean? > AMY > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Always wanted to set up a book club, but can't find the time? > http://www.onelist.com > Create an online book club through ONElist. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 1999 Report Share Posted April 27, 1999 Please, someone, clear this up for us!!!!!!!Pat > Re: Good morning! > > > > > Pat Eppler wrote: > > > > ÿþ< > Ok guys,I'm in the dark-What does the symbol mean? > AMY > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Always wanted to set up a book club, but can't find the time? > http://www.onelist.com > Create an online book club through ONElist. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 1999 Report Share Posted April 27, 1999 Yeah but what does it mean? Janet Sferrella wrote: > ÿþ< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 1999 Report Share Posted April 27, 1999 Dave I have MESSA BC/BS of Michigan and can only hope things go as well for me as they have for you. Congrats on the 39lbs. Marti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 1999 Report Share Posted April 27, 1999 Dave I have MESSA BC/BS of Michigan and can only hope things go as well for me as they have for you. Congrats on the 39lbs. Marti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 1999 Report Share Posted April 27, 1999 Dave I have MESSA BC/BS of Michigan and can only hope things go as well for me as they have for you. Congrats on the 39lbs. Marti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 1999 Report Share Posted April 28, 1999 Sorry, I have no reason why this occurred. Please advise if it continues so I can check on my end. Thanks. A friend from land, Janet age: 35 bmi: 50 status: pre-op battling BCBS of land since 2/18/99 family: married 15 years with 4 children (2 girls & 2 boys) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 1999 Report Share Posted April 28, 1999 Sorry, I have no reason why this occurred. Please advise if it continues so I can check on my end. Thanks. A friend from land, Janet age: 35 bmi: 50 status: pre-op battling BCBS of land since 2/18/99 family: married 15 years with 4 children (2 girls & 2 boys) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 1999 Report Share Posted April 28, 1999 Sorry, I have no reason why this occurred. Please advise if it continues so I can check on my end. Thanks. A friend from land, Janet age: 35 bmi: 50 status: pre-op battling BCBS of land since 2/18/99 family: married 15 years with 4 children (2 girls & 2 boys) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 1999 Report Share Posted April 28, 1999 I fear you are getting the weird <yp> code due to some settings under my preferences. I've made a few adjustments to my Outlook options. Hopefully my responses will now appear in text you can actually read :-) Please advise if you're unable to read this. I may have to reinstall Explorer to correct. A friend from land, Janet age: 35 bmi: 50 status: pre-op battling BCBS of land since 2/18/99 family: married 15 years with 4 children (2 girls & 2 boys) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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