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Blue Cross Blue Shield — my results so far

mona_PHX Thu, Mar 19, 2026 at 7:53 PM 12 replies 768 viewsPage 3 of 3
Dr.PeteFamMed
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Mar 21, 2026 at 3:03 PM#11
VendorMark said:
DebRD_ATL said: ...my insurance denied cost and coverage coverage because...

My insurance denied my PA related to cost and coverage. Has anyone successfully appealed? I'm considering going compounded instead.

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Mar 22, 2026 at 11:51 PM#12
maria_elpaso said:
Insurance coverage hack for cost and coverage: if your insurance denies brand Wegovy/Ozempic, consider these alternatives: Prior authorization appeal…

This answered a question I did not know how to ask.

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Mar 24, 2026 at 8:38 AM#13
VendorMark said:
DebRD_ATL said: ...my insurance denied cost and coverage coverage because...

Financial impact of cost and coverage weight loss beyond medication cost:

  • Groceries: SAVED $207/month (eating less)
  • Restaurants: SAVED $197/month (fewer meals out)
  • Alcohol: SAVED $147/month (stopped drinking)
  • Life insurance: Premium REDUCED by $37/month (lower BMI)
  • Copays: SAVED $77/month (fewer BP/cholesterol meds)

Net impact after medication cost: approximately BREAKING EVEN. The medication pays for itself through reduced food spending and healthcare costs. This surprised me.

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Mar 25, 2026 at 5:25 PM#14
mona_PHX said:
Denied on prior authorisation twice, approved on the third attempt after a peer-to-peer, and the only thing that changed was who was doing the…

Insurance update relevant to cost and coverage: I just got my prior auth approved through Aetna after 4 attempts.

What finally worked: a letter from my endocrinologist documenting BMI history (>3 years), failed diet attempts, comorbidities (NAFLD + metabolic syndrome), and referencing the STEP trial data.

If your PA keeps getting denied, don't give up. Request a peer-to-peer review between your doctor and the insurance medical director. That's what finally broke through for me.

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Mar 27, 2026 at 2:11 AM#15

Moderator note: a couple of off-topic posts removed. Carry on.

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