pharmagirl_45 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Can you see the steam coming out my ears! - I am so pissed right now! I just called the insurance company to find out the status of my appeal and the lady said that she hasn't received any paperwork.  I just sent an email...

pharmagirl_45 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
The Wait is making me crazy! - So tomorrow will be a week since my appeal paperwork was submitted.  I tried to call the insurance company today but was on hold for over 15 min each time.  They might be out be...

pharmagirl_45 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Appeal submitted! - So I just got off the phone with my surgeon's office and the have all the additional information that was needed to appeal my denial.  The appeal will be submitted today! I...

pharmagirl_45 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Sabatoga! - So back in June, my BFF was sleeved and she met another lady who was getting sleeved the same day. We introduced her to a male friend of ours and they have been dating. Well, I s...

pharmagirl_45 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Please read and give feedback! - This is the letter from PCP for the insurance co.  Is there anything else that is needed? To Whom it May Concern: I am requesting prior authorization and clearance for t...

pharmagirl_45 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Clearance Letter? - Does anyone have a sample of a letter from your PCP for authorization/clearance for surgery then can send me?

pharmagirl_45 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Now another issue! - So I just received an email from the coordinator and she said that I need to attend a support group before the psych will redo the evaluation for my denial letter, WTF! I alread...

pharmagirl_45 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Update on PCP Letter - When I spoke with the office manager on Monday, she said the doctor was writing the authorization letter and faxing over to my surgeon's office.  Of course, that wasn't done! I ...

pharmagirl_45 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Still no letter from PCP! - I was told on Monday that my PCP was going to write a letter authorizing my VSG and send it to the surgeon's office.  I still do not have it!  I just called them and said I will...

pharmagirl_45 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Feel like I'm being a Pest! - I just sent my surgeon's office another email regarding my letter from my PCP. I sent her an email on Thursday and never heard back from her. I need to get this letter from my P...

pharmagirl_45 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Feel like I'm being a pest! - I just sent my surgeon's office another email regarding my letter from my PCP.  I sent her an email on Thursday and never heard back from her.  I need to get this letter from my...

pharmagirl_45 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Hoping for good new this week! - So I'm hoping that I get all of these insurance issues complete so that I can get my approval this week!  I'm going to harass my PCP until that give me the darn authorization le...

pharmagirl_45 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
OMG my PCP! - My PCP is really starting to piss me off!  I called them yesterday to request the letter from them recommending my surgery so that I could submit to insurance company because th...

pharmagirl_45 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
My Son! - I just told my 20yr old son that I got denied today and his response, "you don't need it anyway just work out"! If it was that easy, I would. I know he is concerned about me ha...

pharmagirl_45 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Cigna - Denied - Well what a surprise!  I just received word today that I was denied because of missing paperwork.  They said the psy eval wasn't submitted along with a letter from my PCP.  I ju...

pharmagirl_45 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
DENIED! - Well round one!  I just spoke to Cigna and they said my claim was denied because of missing information.  The Psy Eval which I did have and a letter from another physician other...

pharmagirl_45 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Still Waiting! - I called my insurance company again today and my approval is still pending!  I really hope I get approval by the end of the week.

pharmagirl_45 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Cigna - Still Pending! - My paperwork was submitted on Oct 9th and I just called Cigna and it is still pending!  She said that it normally takes about 15 days for approval! 

pharmagirl_45 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Still Pending! - I just called the insurance company and my approval is still pending.  She said they received all the paper work on Oct 9th and it can take up to 15 days for a decision!  I'm pr...

pharmagirl_45 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Just my luck! - I just called my insurance company to check on the status of my approval and of course, their systems are down for maintenance for the weekend and I can't get any information un...

pharmagirl_45 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Still no word from Insurance Co. - As of today, it has been 9 business days and still nothing!  I think I will call the insurance co. tomorrow to find out the status!  This waiting is driving me crazy!

pharmagirl_45 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Lemon Heads Candy! - My BFF got the sleeve back in June and she is doing great!  She's lost about 70lbs so far.  The problem is, she is now eating lemon head candy (full of sugar) all day long.  How...

pharmagirl_45 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
I hate this waiting! - I am going crazy waiting to hear from the insurance company!  It's a good think I'm at work when the mail man comes everyday because I think I might jump him when he comes to th...

pharmagirl_45 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Now the waiting begins! - The paperwork has been submitted to the insurance company today and now I wait!  It seems that Cigna takes about two weeks to approve so I guess I will be on pins and needles un...

pharmagirl_45 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Last appt. tomorrow! - I'm so excited that tomorrow is my last NUT appt. and she said she will immediately write up the report and fax over to my surgeon's office.  The surgeon's coordinator told me s...
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