Hi Everyone, I am not sure if this should be posted on the insurance section or here, if it's in the wrong place I apologize. I am in the pre-approval stage of surgery. I have gone to a seminar, had my surgical consult, gone to my PCP and had him write a letter, I have my nutritional consult on Tuesday and my Psych consult next Thursday, blood work tomorrow and my follow-up with my surgeon on May 2nd. I was told that my original insurer Blue Cross of California takes about 3 weeks to approve and then I would schedule surgery for 2-4 weeks. However, my benefits department at work decided to drop a bomb on me today and tell me that they are changing insurers from Blue Cross of California to Blue Shield of California on May 1st:cursing::redface:. Now, in every other state in the country BC and BS are the same...but of course not in California. So, I am just wondering has anyone been approved for surgery with Blue Shield-Spectrum Shield PPO Savings Plan 1800/3600...which is the new plan. If so, what were your requirements for surgery..diet etc? Also, what are the rules for applying for surgery during the open enrollment. I have been devastated all day. I have worked so hard to get this far. It's been a journey let me tell you. Just to have the rug pulled from under me. I wonder if I could tell the surgeons office what is going on and maybe they could try to get me in for surgery before the end of May? Is that the way it works? Is my current insurance good through the end of May? Or does it end at the beginning? All I know is that open enrollment is the month of May. Any help would be greatly, greatly appreciated. I can't seem to get any sleep tonight. Thanks in advance.
