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According to my company's handbook with insurance schedule and benefits from BCBS of MS, they do not, even if it is deemed medically necessary.

Seems you should be able to contest it and try to fight it though.

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I had the Lap-Band surgery in 2010. I had 2 adjustments under my all plan. My new plan is HMO-Illinois, will they pay for my future adjustments. The doctor's staff stated that I needed a referral for my adjustment.

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I just called GHI and learned that I need to go through a six month doctor-supervised diet before I can be approved.

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It completely depends on your group's policy. Some companies will buy into a plan that covers it, others will exclude it.

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