Did anyone's BCBS cover them with a low BMI?

Aimpep · 05-05-2008, 08:18 AM

I am starting out on my insurance recommended 6 month diet with a BMI of only 38. Insurance says I should have aBMI of 40. I'm afraid of losing any more weight on the 6 month diet for fear they will disqualify me for me for having a low bmi.
I almost want me to sabotage this 6 month diet and gain the ten more pounds I need to be a 40 BMI, so I'll qualify for the lap band surgery
anyone else going through this?
Thanks
Amy

luluc · 05-05-2008, 08:49 AM

BCBS denied me pretty quick w/a BMI of 36, I also had no co-morbidities. I wasn't required to do a 6month diet w/our Plan, it simply stated for a BMI under 40, I had to have 2 comorbids & I didn't meet their criteria. BCBS has a lot of different plans (policies), make sure you get yours in writting so not to encounter any delays or changes.
Went self pay ....
Good Luck!!!