Question:
Does anyone know if Mamsi Alliance PPO will cover LAP BAND?

My doctor told me I was a good canidate for the LAP BAND. I'm 27 male, a good dieter and am severely overweight. My BMI is 58. I'm curious to know if anyone has tried to get the LapBand approved through Mamsi Alliance PPO? If so, what did it take for it to happen? Did you get approved? Should I even try for the LapBand or just go for the Bypass? I am in the middle of seeing all the doctors needed for the pre-screening. Thanks for any help. Chad    — chadbuckler (posted on July 24, 2003)

July 24, 2003
Your question is a alot more complicated than you may know. Alliance/Mamsi is the management company for "self insured" plans. You need to find out who actually approves the surgery (Alliance rarely has this authority). In my case it was CBA (Cooperative Benefits Administrators) and I was approved for RNY-LAP in 5 days. They approve/disapprove based on your companies individual plan. The "pre-approval" company info is usually on the back of your insurance card.
   — M B.

July 24, 2003
I don't know anything about that insurance, but you may want to check out the yahoo group for lapband insurance support. They might know... Here is the site: <p> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BandstersInsurance/
   — Sheryl W.