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I have 35-36 BMI with hypertension. I also have Florida BCBS. They submitted to the insurance company Thursday. I'm so nervous! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Do you mind telling me what your BMI is? I'm soo nervous. They submitted for me Thursday Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Why did you think you would be denied? Congrats by the way! I'm waiting!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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That stinks! Hang in there. I have an appt with the dietician July 6 and a sleep study required by my dr before surgery tommorow night They submitted to the insurance company today. I am extremely nervous. I have invested so much time and effort into this. They said 2 weeks but they will call and get the status next Wednesday. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Wow! Congrats! What insurance do you have and what state? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! I appreciate the information. My primary with BCBS does not cover vsg but my secondary which is state employees Florida BCBS does. Do they have to get a denial on my primary first even though it's not covered on the plan? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@doingitmyway Remember that each state has a different BCBS plan....just because a plan in one state has that feature on their website doesn't mean yours will.....that is unless you two are in the same state...... :-) However, you can always call customer service and check the status of your approval.....and if it's been submitted for over 5 business days I suggest you call to check....you may be pleasantly surprised. I retired from BCBS of Floirida in September after working there for 29 years....they don't mind you calling to check. Just call and tell them you want to check the status of your authorization...they will probably ask what the surgery is, who the surgeon is, and what facility it will be performed in....Good luck!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

At least you have a website to check no one has said anything to me about UHC having anything like that. But Gl hopefully ull get good news soon. Did they say how long they have to approve you? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using the BariatricPal App Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Good luck. Praying we all get great news! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I have BCBS but didn't realize ypu could check website for authorizations. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Praying that you get good news and soon. You are right, so hard to wait! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Anyone have state employees Florida BCBS and have BMI of 35-36 with hypertension applying for gastric sleeve? I am interested in hearing how approval process went for you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Thank you. Since your BMI is over 40, I feel like you will have no worries. Prayers for us both for smooth sailing. I have invested so much time in this process I think I will be crushed. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm hoping for approval soon and late July surgery Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App