They do cover this surgery but after meeting many requirments such as medically supervised diets and some other things
The headquarters of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois is at : 300E Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601. This is the main headquarter, there are other sites as well throughout Illinois.
Do Blue Cross Blue Shield pays for gastric sleeve surgery, when it is a health issue.
I have blue cross blue shield and I heard that they have this program.
are pads for incontinence products covered by blue cross, blue shield
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.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois does offer coverage of bariatric procedures. There are very strict medical criteria that must be met in order for any of these procedures to be approved. However, if your policy is through your employer, they may have opted to exclude coverage of these procedures. This is not BCBS denying coverage, it is your employer.
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What Blue Cross Blue Shield coves depends on the policy one has. Policies differ and some will not cover procedures like lap band surgery.
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.
AnswerYes if medically appropriate.
AnswerCosmetic 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.