BCBS-TX, and the fight begins.....

So, My broker put me in contact with an employee in the small group department at BCBS because I want to file an appeal.  She's is saying basically that all fully insured contracts with BCBS has this limitation and exclusion and that it will basically be denied (my appeal).  <br /><span lang="EN"><br />We went back and forth for a bit. She had already told me this last week, but my purpose in the email was to find out how to file an appeal. So here we go again.  I basically said:<br /><span lang="EN"><br /><div align="LEFT" dir="LTR">"I want to appeal even if it is denied because I want to bring awareness.　 I fought Aetna in 1998 when they didn’t want to cover a reconstructive surgery because it was excluded.　 I won.　 I’m not saying I will win this one, but I will shake some shoes just so they can review for future years – especially with Obesity being classified as a disease.　 Since that became official, then insurance really does not have the right to exclude it – just like any other disease.　 So, I want to try to make a difference."</div><div align="LEFT" dir="LTR"> </div><div align="LEFT" dir="LTR">I am not sure if she realized that when I get determination, I can rest until someone wins.  I may not win, but I will never know if I do not try right?</div><div align="LEFT" dir="LTR"> </div><div align="LEFT" dir="LTR">So my question is to some of you who have been studying the recent obesity news where the AMA officially classified obesity as a disease:  How will this affect health Insurance?  If Alcoholism is a disease and just about every carrier out there covers it, should obesity be covered?  AND, what about with Obama care?  How will that impact it.  I want to talk smart in my appeals letter so ANYONE who can provide helpful tips please post or email me at <a href="mailto:ellie.wenker@gmail.com">ellie.wenker@gmail.com</a></div><div align="LEFT" dir="LTR"> </div><div align="LEFT" dir="LTR">Thanks so much!!<br /><br />Here we go, are you ready for a rodeo?????<br /><br />xoxox</div><div align="LEFT" dir="LTR">Ellie</div></span><div align="LEFT" dir="LTR"> </div></span><div align="LEFT" dir="LTR"> </div>

BCBS-TX, and the fight begins.....

So, My broker put me in contact with an employee in the small group department at BCBS because I want to file an appeal.  She's is sayin...

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