WAITING...for Anthem Blue Cross PPO Approval

[amberzee1 0]

Waiting for insurance approval for surgery and... losing patience! Frustrated! Worried!!

Is there anyone out there with the same insurance that has any encouraging or realistic news? My insurance verifier said she can't see a reason for the surgery to NOT get approved, but then again I'm at the mercy of the insurance. I was told approval will take 2 to 3 weeks after post op stuff. Ugh!!Almost one week down, more depressed than ever, feeling like I can't take another day being in this fat body.

Any and all advice appreciated. Thanks!!

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[honk 780]

I have Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield NY and I got approved in like 3 weeks.

[amberzee1 0]

That makes me feel a lot better... Thanks! Keeping my fingers crossed.

[Esorami 2]

I have Anthem also, and wondered if u got approved yet?

[amberzee1 0]

I just found out on Friday that I got approved... It only took a week! I'm shocked it was approved so quickly... amazed! Happy!! Good luck to you!

[Esorami 2]

amberzee1.....Wow, congrats! And good luck.

I still need to fill out the papers for the Dr.

Starting to get discouraged, I found out the Dr wants $7000.00 besides what the insurance pays. That is not what I want to do. I assured my dh that we woouldn't have to pay anything.

[honk 780]

I would be very leary of a doctor who want's 7,000 in addition to the surgery costs paid by your insurance!!!!! I have heard of program fees of $300-400. I went to a seminar at one hospital and they had this fee; I ended up going to another hospital that does not have a fee.