BCBS of RI

[MelindaH 3]

I wonder if one should follow up with Ins Co to make sure all has arrived> I do NOT like faxes. I get faxes in error on my job for SSecurity. and that's not where I work, I call them and tell them but othe employees just let faxes sit n rot. Poor person expecting an answer.

I wished they just scan and email. I know I want to re-invent the wheel for us feds HA! anyhow I hope its all been fixed for you . You know, FEPBLUE works for US, we pay them, -they pay the Drs, they have to give you an explanation.

Follow up calls are very important as apparently that is not something that the MD ofc staff does. They just send the faxes and prob pray that they get there.. I call BCBS here in Oregon two or three times a month. I go over my EOB's with a fine comb and question anything I think could be wrong-even if it results in something in their favor. They are always patient with me. They get paid to handle phone calls. Believe me when my case gets sent for approval, I will follow up and make sure it gets there and is complete.

Melinda

PS I agree with you on the scan and email idea. Faxes may or may not make it. One digit misdial and they may goe to Tin Buck to. I have the biggest problem with my internist office faxing presriptions to the pharmacy. They don't like refaxing them and I usually have to go and pick the prescription up. I guess no one calls in RX anymore.

[pugsx3 39]

I just got approved!!! I'm so excited that my co-workers think I've gone off the deep end!! Called the surgeon, and I'll get banded 9/15!

[Petunias 2]

Congratulations!!

[NJ2NC 62]

I just got approved!!! I'm so excited that my co-workers think I've gone off the deep end!! Called the surgeon, and I'll get banded 9/15!

Congratulations!!!

I'm still waiting.. Think I ran into a little snag but hopefully I'll have some news today or tomorrow.

[NJ2NC 62]

Congratulations!!!

I'm still waiting.. Think I ran into a little snag but hopefully I'll have some news today or tomorrow.

a little more than 4 Months later, completed my supervised physician weight loss requirement, paperwork and appeal letter sent. I GET BANDED JANUARY 17TH !!! excited, nervous and grateful all rolled up into 1 big ball of emotion!

Thanks everyone for your support.

[Coalminerswife23 2]

a little more than 4 Months later, completed my supervised physician weight loss requirement, paperwork and appeal letter sent. I GET BANDED JANUARY 17TH !!! excited, nervous and grateful all rolled up into 1 big ball of emotion!

Thanks everyone for your support.

Congrats sweetie!!! It has been a long time coming.

[Coalminerswife23 2]

Hopefully my approval will be here soon

[NJ2NC 62]

Congrats sweetie!!! It has been a long time coming.

Thanks Coalminerswife23, it has been. I hope your approval comes through soon as well..

[Coalminerswife23 2]

Thanks Coalminerswife23, it has been. I hope your approval comes through soon as well..

Thanks Boo!

[pink dahlia 2,513]

congrats !! i have bcbs of wash state, they approved me within 3 weeks after my paperwork was sent in. i was banded dec 13th, 2011, so far this has been a breeze from start to finish. ive lost 12 lbs, down 1 pant size and feel great ! my 1st post op appt is jan 9th, hopefully ill get a fill because my appetite has returned to normal somewhat. the only pain i had was the first 10 days i felt like i had a really bad pulled muscle around the port area. i quit taking the disgusting tasting liquid pain meds after 2 days and switched to liquid tylenol. dont forget to have on your shopping list, liquid tylenol, and lifesavers for after surgery. (i had horrible cottonmouth, it took all day to get rid of it, even after a ton of ice chips and liquids ) best of luck to you, keep us up to date !