bcbs of illinois

[DebraG 3]

I really think I'll hear from the ins. company today. Last time I called they told me it had already been in the hands of the "physician" longer than usual. I don't know if that's a good sign or bad. I'm concerned it is bad.

But I'm trying to have positive thinking.

[JessRess 14]

How.long does it take to say no? Is say its a good sign :-) Please keep us updated! All my paperwork has been at my surgeons office since Friday, waiting to be reviewed tomorrow. This waiting is making me crazy!

[sissy24 2]

My dr has turned mine papers in to bc/bs of Illinois over a week ago. I called Friday and they said it would take approx. 30 days. Hummmm..... Not a happy camper.

[DebraG 3]

They turned me down again. I only have one co-morbility. I guess I need to be on my death bed to get them to agree to the surgery.

[sissy24 2]

I just got denied yesterday too for the same thing! I have bc/bs of Illinois too. I was livid.

[DebraG 3]

I guess I'll appeal but I doubt it does any good. LOL maybe my blood pressure will get higher or something

just kidding

[JessRess 14]

I'm sorry girls- that is unbelievable! If your bmi is at a certain number, I thought you didn't need co-morbidities?

[Lollicatt 36]

What are your bmi 's ? They must be 40+ with no comorbities or 35+ with two, no exceptions with this insurance co. Have you had sleep studies done? Nine times out of ten a heavy person has sleep apnea (per my doc ), that could be your ticket.

[sissy24 2]

My BMI was 36.5 and I have high bp, anxiety, pocs,

Oops pocs, sleep apnea,

[JessRess 14]

I agree with lollicatt. sleep apnea might be worth looking into. I had no idea I had it until my Bf pointed it out... It turned out to be severe sleep apnea. That, high bp and a bmi well over 40 makes me...a mess...ugh. Anyway, that could be your ticket.

[Lollicatt 36]

My BMI was 36.5 and I have high bp, anxiety, pocs,

Oops pocs, sleep apnea,

If you are on meds for high bp and a cpap you should qualify, unfortunately they dont consider anxiety or pcos as compenities.

[DebraG 3]

Well I've cried most of the day. I got that out of the way and now I will act. I have already made reservations and scheduled surgery for Mexico. I'll keep you posted. Surgery date....April 2

If anything goes wrong. Which I don't think it will. It will be the INS co. fault.

[JessRess 14]

Good for you for taking it into your own hands Debra! Good luck!