Insurance approval time frame?

[chopperblue 1]

I was finally approved yesterday!!!!! So excited!!! My surgery is set for the 16th.

[Southern Leo 0]

Good deal!! I found out the papers my Dr was supposed to fax were put in my med file!! There they sat! I asked about it when I went this afternoon for an appt. Once he realized what happened he went into action. He wants me to see cardiologist for test to make sure everythings ok. I have appt for next week.

I worry that time is running out....insurance...deductable will end. They all say it'll be quick and get done tho.

[chopperblue 1]

That is my concern as well. I don't have any medical records from '06. My fingers will be crossed until I get word!

I was worried about the records but since I was just diagnosed with diabetes, high colestrol and I have asthma they did approve me yesterday. Finally, and scheduled me for next Tues. I can't wait.

[lonnie200t 0]

My info was sent in on a Fri oct. 29th and I was approved by Nov. 3rd I can't wait. My operation has already been set for the 14th of Dec. I did not want to do my fast on Thanksgiving.

[chopperblue 1]

Do all insurances require medical records??

I think they do, they want to see that you have been overweight for at least 5 years, and this year does not count. But I was diagnosed with diabetes and high colestrol and I have asthma so that got me approved finally yesterday and they scheduled my surgery on the 16th. So excited!!! Good luck with yours:smile2:

[sophinator 2]

Thank you! Congratulations on your date :rolleyes2:

[bwhitty 1]

Paperwork sent in Nov 1, approved Nov 8. United Health Care

[b_r 0]

I have the Anthem as well. How long did the whole process take you?

[deedee72 4]

I found out I was approved on last Thursday. It only took 2 days to get the approval....being banded on 12/9!!