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Old 01-21-2012, 11:27 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hi Everyone!
I am soooo glad I found this forum.
I am newly starting the surgery process and I am curious to know if anyone has used Anthem Blue Cross CA PPO from the San Francisco Bay Area?

If so, how easy was the process. The surgeon that I am planning to use has assured me that it will be quick and fairly simple, but i am hesitant.

Anyone that has used this coverage, if you wouldnt mind sharing your experience, that would be FANTASTIC!!!!
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Old 01-22-2012, 12:10 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I don't know about Blue Cross... I have Kaiser, but I'm from the Bayarea too...
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Hello and happy Sunday!! Welcome, this is a great group of people. I would check you benefits first and make sure they cover the surgery- not all plans have the benefit so that's a great place to start. If they do, call and ask for their qualifications list. Then, meet with the insurance guru at the surgeon office. The surgeon might have an opinion about it, but won't really have a clue about the insurance part. Those folks in the office know everything there is to know, and will likely have worked with your provider at some point. EVEN if Anthem covers it and says you only have certain qualifications, I'd follow whatever the office recommends. For instance, the insurance might not state they want 6 months of supervised weight loss prior to surgery, the office may suggest you do so. They are the experts in getting authorization for surgery. Good luck on your adventure!!
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Hi Everyone! NewLinds here <~~~~~~ I was having issues with my last screen name...But its me )....So it turned out that my insurance covered 80% of the surgery that I want. I started the process a month ago, and am now just waiting on clearance. Fingers crossed everyone )
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