Insurance timeframe

[kagead 0]

Katy, I had to do most of that too, but my supervised diet was only 3 months. The thing with BCBSIL is that you can't submit for approval until after all the other stuff is done so it is actually the last step in the process.

Good luck to you!!

It really depends on the insurance company. I have PHCS managed by PBA and it was six plus months for me to get the approval. I was required to have a 40+ BMI. I also had to get a psych eval, GI series, sleep study & ultrasound. My insurance also required six monthly visits with a nutritionist and the recommendation of my primary car physician.

[JJs_email 0]

You guys are giving me hope! I talked to the coordinator in my surgeon's office and she sent my file in TODAY. Finally! I plan on calling BCBS on Friday just to make sure everything has been received.

Good thing I am not a stress eater otherwise I'd be in big trouble...

kagead

I have Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Arizona. I had my initial appointment, nutritional consult, exercise consult and psychological eval on April 14th. They submitted all of my paperwork to my insurance yesterday, the 15th, and I had my sleep study last night - - they don't think they'll need the extra documentation. I'm right there with you holding my breathe :thumbup: