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oklahomafarmgal
on 1/27/13 9:24 pm

Topic: RE: How long does it take to hear back from United Healthcare?

I haven't submitted yet, but when I spoke with UHC, they said they usually respond in about 5 days. Good luck. Let me know how they did.

phatygurl10
on 1/27/13 2:07 pm - CA

RNY on 06/17/13

Topic: RE: Anyone have PCIP, how long for approval?

I am in the beginning stages are applying to PCIP insurance because I know they cover wls. I was wondering if everything went ok and if you were able to get your surgery.....any updates or tips?

sheshemaclin
on 1/26/13 4:44 am - IN

Topic: RE: highmark bcbs insurance

thank you for the reply. couldnt find it online and ive looked and looked.

BelieveInFaith
on 1/26/13 4:06 am - NJ

RNY on 08/08/13

Topic: RE: highmark bcbs insurance

They do cover the sleeve!

https://www.highmark.com/hmk2/index.shtml

The benefits are online!

sheshemaclin
on 1/26/13 1:55 am - IN

Topic: highmark bcbs insurance

does anyone here have bcbs highmark and had the gastric sleeve done? i know they cover the rny and lap band but not sure about the sleeve. cant find my benefits booklet and they dont have one online. thanks

sarapilar
on 1/24/13 10:15 am

VSG on 02/21/13

Topic: How long does it take to hear back from United Healthcare?

My surgeon's office submitted my paperwork yesterday. I called today and they confirmed it is in process, in review. How long does it take United Healthcare to get back to people on the approval?

"The most difficult part of changing how you live and eat is believing that change is possible. It takes a fierce kind of love for yourself." - Geneen Roth

noonietunes
on 1/24/13 9:24 am

RNY on 01/29/13

Topic: RE: FEPBLUE approved!

8 calendar days. My surgical coordinator called them daily. It takes a day for the faxed information to be logged and get to the nurse. In my case, the nurse then had it for 4 business days for some reason, and then it was referred to physician review. The physician signed off on it within 2 hours of picking it up the next day. My case was flagged for physician review because it's the RNY, and my BMI is between 35 and 40 with comorbidities.

Atl_Gadget_Grrl but u
can call me Charlotte
on 1/23/13 1:52 pm

VSG on 06/12/13

Topic: RE: United Healthcare

I am living it right now. Two denials citing not being at 40 now and also for the past 5 years (nevermind I was working with my doc, ugh!) my insurance coordinator basically gave up on me today. I am going to be working with Walter Lindstrom on appealing it right up the ladder.

I hope you had better luck than I, but based on my experience, it'll be a tough road.