Does Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois cover lap band surgery?

I have blue cross blue shield and I heard that they have this program.

Yes! Look here for the guidelines. http://www.bcbsil.com/producer/whatsnew/bariatric_surgery.htm

What Blue Cross Blue Shield coves depends on the policy one has. Policies differ and some will not cover procedures like lap band surgery.

No Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia does not cover going to weight loss doctors. It may however cover weight loss surgery.

Blue Cross Blue shield of Illinois covers birth control in the state of Illinois. Since the affordable care act took place, there is a zero cost for contraceptives.

Answer Yes if medically appropriate.

You would have to call them and see if they cover it with your plan. I am sure they do though.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal does not cover the cost of plastic surgery. Any plastic surgery that is done to solely improve the physical appearance of a person is not covered. if the surgery is due to an accident or the result of a body part becoming altered from a disease or surgery than it will be covered.

I just got off the phone with them. No, they do not.

Is it medically necessary?

No braces are considered a cosmetic surgery and they are not covered by bcbs

Answer Generally no but some policies do cover that. If the policy does cover it then there are usually visit or dollar maximums.

They have arranged discounts with leading providers like LASIK MD but have yet to cover the full amount of the surgery.

www.insure.com lists over two hundred insurance companies and tells what they cover. I was able to use my medi-care at Harper hospital in Detroit with a $900.00 copayment.

Good question. You'll need to call and ask.

Yes but it depends on the company's deal with them I believe.

Under bcbs is colonoscopy in the wellness care category?

Does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama cover infertility testing? What all do they cover?

Unlikely, that's selective surgery that isn't really related to health.

Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance will cover a wide variety of problems. This includes diseases, cancer, surgery and many other things. You will have to talk to your specific insurance agent to find out.

Answer Cosmetic surgery is generally covered due to congenital defect, accident, scars, cancer, and a few other medical reasons. Some policies may have different criteria. Just wanting a tummy tuck does not qualify.

I have never seen BCBS cover that. You must contact your BCBS to see if your particular plan will cover it for a medical reason or for an injury.

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