Good News for Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Lap-Banders

We have great news to all of you who have in your health insurance with BCBS and are considering a lap-band surgery. Starting February 2012, if your policy covers the treatment of morbid obesity, BCBS will no longer require six months of medically supervised diet to approve you for the lap-band surgery. The change in requirements will enable many patients to get their surgery when they are …

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Lap-Band Step by Step – Part 2

In this blog, we will focus on what will be going on once you have your first consultation. If you would like to learn about the steps to take before scheduling your first appointment, you can go visit Part 1 of this blog.

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Lap-Band Surgery Cost

Lap-band surgery is not only a difficult personal decision but sometimes a major financial commitment. The question of money should not be the first thing to ask when your health is concerned, but for many patients price can be a deciding factor on whether or not to get the lap-band. Once the economic factors come into play, you will have to weigh many different options regarding where to have surgery.

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Does My Insurance Cover Lap-Band Surgery?

Most insurances are now offering coverage for the Lap-Band surgery.

At one time it was considered more of an elective surgery; however more and more insurances are now treating Lap-Band surgery as a “medical necessity.”

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Who’s Going to Be the Next Biggest Winner with DayOne Health? Enter to Win a FREE Lap-Band!

On Saturday, July 24th, NBC is having a casting for 11th season of The Biggest Loser in Chicago. Organizers are expecting to see at least 500 applicants, so if you’re planning to take part in the event, be there early. The auditions are going to start at 10 A.M. and end at 6 P.M. If you have a lot of weight to lose and don’t mind winning a quarter million dollars, come and …

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