Washington State Microsoft Employees??

Kimmie K · 07-27-2008, 11:22 PM

Are there any Microsoft FTE here that live in WA (work in Redmond, Sammamish, etc...)? My hubby is possibly up for a position there and if he gets it, we plan on taking MS insurance. I heard it's BCBS...is that true? If so, have you had problems getting your surgery? What were the requirements? TIA!

Northwest_Nance · 07-28-2008, 12:17 AM

I can't really answer your question, but a couple of years ago one of our local newspapers did a big feature article on a married couple who were each having gastric bypass surgery on the same day and their insurance covered it..... they met at Microsoft and I think still worked there at the time of their surgery. Just for curiosity's sake, here is a link to one of the articles... http://community.seattletimes.nwsour...&slug=obese06m

Good luck to you.... and if you end up here in the Seattle area, I hope you love it!

Lisa B · 07-28-2008, 12:56 AM

Microsoft insurance is Premera, and it does cover lap band surgery, as well as gastric bypass.

The requirement is similar to other insurers - a letter of medical necessity from your primary care physician, as well as proof of unsuccessful weight loss.

Good luck to your husband.

Kimmie K · 07-29-2008, 12:13 AM

Thanks for the info! We don't know anyone personally enough up in WA to ask what kind of insurance they have up there. It would be like asking where your desk will be before you even get an interview, LOL! Now, I can start looking into docs up there and "get in the know" ...Thanks so much for the good luck wishes