Question:
Wondering how long it took for insurance approval?
Hi all! My doctor sent in my chart to the insurance company around 2 weeks ago and I have not heard anything back from them. The wait is killing me! Just wondering how long it took you from the time that your paperwork went into the insurance company to the time it was approved? This is the second time I am submitting my paperwork (the first time, I didn't have the 6 mos. of dr. supervised dieting, now I do.) and I am feeling quite impatient! Thanks for any words of wisdom ;o). — amysocko (posted on May 31, 2006)
May 31, 2006
Hi Amy,
My Doctor sent my paperwork in on the 18th of May, and I have called my
insurance like 4 times now, and they said that it is still being reviewed!
They told me that they (the insurance) has up to 30 days to respond! Good
luck, I know I am getting very anxious also!! Sarah
— Sarah C.
May 31, 2006
I have tricare insurance (army) and after my first doctor appointment I was
approved 2 weeks later. I think I got lucky though cuz I've heard others
that have taken a lot longer.
Sarah P
— sarahp1101
May 31, 2006
I have United Healthcare, they received the letter from my surgeron on
March 27, 06. I called them every week to check on the status of the
letter. It was a very long, and frustating process, but I called yesterday,
and they said I was approved and they are mailing out the letter to myself
and the surgeon that day! So it took 2 months for all of my process. Good
luck, make sure you call them to see if they even received the letter, that
would be my advice.
— danals24
May 31, 2006
Hi Amy
I sent in my paperwork for the second time b/c I needed 6mon of dr
supervised dieting. my Dr sent in my paper work on a friday and on the
Thursday of the very next week I was I was approved I have atena PPO. my
surgery is scheduled for July 25th,06. If this is your second time it will
only be a matter of time. Good Luck BJ
— Bettye Jones
May 31, 2006
Well i'm with Pacificare and on friday it will be two weeks and still no
answer. I called today and they said it's still being reviewed
— phranny19
May 31, 2006
Hi Amy, I have Mainecare it only took 5 days from when the doctors office
faxed all paper work. It really depends on who you have for insurer, and
their requirements for surgery, Good luck on your journey to wls.
— Trish-B
May 31, 2006
Amy I went through the same thing you are going through. Once my insurance
(BCBS-TRS) got the information the second time it took them about 1 1/2 to
2 weeks to approve it and another week for the doctor's office to get the
offical approval. I also called about every other day to check on the
progress. Good luck!
— Laural D.
May 31, 2006
I have United Health Care and it took them 15 business days. Good luck
with eveything!!!
— nunu99
May 31, 2006
Hi! It actually took my insurance almost 3 to 4 weeks (business days) to
approve my surgery. I have the HMO form of Blue Cross. Hang in there, I
know the wait seems like forever! Good luck!
— Patti M.
May 31, 2006
Hi Amy, I was denied initially the first time around too. I had to do the
6th month supervised diet program too and then the 2nd time around after
doing that they approved me, but it took about 30 days before i had an
answer after they submitted it again for me. Be sure you follow the
"critiera" sheet for the insurance company perfectly they are
very picky. good luck im sure you will know something soon Terry
— nurse911
June 1, 2006
Amy,
I know how you feel. I felt the same way you did. My doctor submitted my
paperwork to my insurance company back on January 30th and I didnt get an
approval until February 21st. Not untill three weeks later did I receive a
approval. I called the insurance company almost everyday to check on the
status of my claim and everytime I called I was told the same thing..... it
can take up to 30 days for a approval. I had my surgery on Wednesday March
1st. I know its easier said then done but try to be patient. Trust me I
know how you feel. You will hear from them before you know it. The only
advise I can offer is to keep calling your insurance company to check on
the status of your claim. Even if you feel like your being a nag! Call
them anyway. Good luck!
— Maddielq
June 3, 2006
It almost took me 9 months from start to surgery.
— dbotterell
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