Texas Insurance Companies

pammycakes · 08-12-2008, 06:24 PM

I am a bit frustrated at the moment so I thought I would come here and do a little venting and hopefully get some helpful suggestions. First a little back ground. I moved here to Houston Texas almost 2 years ago from Michigan. While in Michigan I had BCBS as my insurance. I was paying a reasonable amount around $400 for it not being through a company. After moving to Texas I tried to switch over to BCBS of Texas. I was approved but the premium would have been around $1700 a month because of my weight which at that time was 385 lbs. There was no way I could afford that much. So now after losing 110 lbs I decided to try with BCBS again. I went online and began to fill out the online application and I couldnt even get it to go past my weight again. I am SOOO frustrated, I kept messing with the form and found that it would go through if I get down to 230 lbs. I guess it is only possible to be healthy at that weight and lower for someone that is 5'8". BCBS of Texas is so different than Michigan and I really dont want to be with a company with those kinds of views. I have been without coverage for too long and need to get in for my annual exams and routine tests.

So anyway my question is.... Is there anyone here from Texas who has a health insurance company they would recommend? The main things I am looking for is a plan where I am not extremely limited on my choice of doctors and where I can get a plan that doesnt cost an arm and a leg. Any suggestions would help me narrow my choices down . Thank you