Any insurance that covers Low BMI banding?

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Old 03-13-2008, 04:09 PM   #1
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Any insurance that covers Low BMI banding?
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I have an HMO that I know my surgeon doesnt work with, but I am considering changing insurance. With BMI of 34 and no co-morbs, should I even bother wasteing time trying to get covered?
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I wouldn't bother. I've yet to find or even hear of an insurance company that would approve the procedure with a BMI under 35, especially with no comorbs.
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