hinman7

Hey! Just wondering if anyone has Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield Insurance through Iowa? If so, what tests, etc. did you have to go through to get approved? Thanks so much!

Ashley

carcol54

I am working on getting everything ready for the insurance company.
I attended a 3 hour seminar, met with the surgeon and nutrionist, went to two appointments with a counselor, had my doctor send over 3 years of records, attended a bariatric support group. Now my bariatric surgeon wants a letter from my doctor to the insurance company. I am hoping this is the last step. The big thing your insurance company is looking for is information about diets and converstations your doctor has had with you in the past 3 years.
Go for it.
carol

hinman7

I don't think I've really been told by my doctor to diet & exercise. She's never really given me a diet plan or anything like that. Does that mean I have to wait 3 years to get the surgery??

justbob

I have Fed Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Iowa. Didn't have any problems getting approved.

hinman7

What requirements did you have to have? Did you have all your tests (blood work, EKG, stress test, psych consult) after your approval? How long did it take to get approved? I've had a meeting with my doctor, but go to the seminar on July 14th. She said she'd have my letter ready after my seminar.

justbob

I was approved about two weeks after the letter was send to Blue Cross, I had all the test and meet with the psychiatrist. The staff at Genesis, is great and will help you with every step.

carcol54

Not at all but they will want to see what efforts you have made toward weight loss. The three years of medical records is just what my bariatric doctor looks through.

carcol54

I had heard they are quick. Thank you for the encouragement.