JessRess 14 Posted March 14, 2012 My paperwork should have been submitted today, now I'm obsessing about hearing back! How long did it take for you to get your approval? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slcoggins68 1 Posted March 14, 2012 It took about 3-4 weeks to hear back from bcbs for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JessRess 14 Posted March 14, 2012 Thanks SLCoggins, did you call them during your wait or just wait to hear from them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaybee07 1 Posted March 14, 2012 I got mine in less than 18 hours after it was faxed over to BCBS this was about 2 months or less ago. I live in Illinois. My best advice is to call them! Call them, and of course call them! I called them at least twice between those few hours to make sure that they got everything that was needed. My surgery day is set for tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. and I am soooo happy / nervous / omg it is finally here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladybug28 73 Posted March 14, 2012 I have BCBS, my first letter telling me I needed a final weigh in weight came after just a couple days, my PC saw me right away submitted the infor on Tuesay morning and my letter of approval was dated the same day and I got it in the mail on Friday. Yay!! They originally told me it would be 3-4 wks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lollicatt 36 Posted March 14, 2012 Mine took less than a week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GermaineF 25 Posted March 21, 2012 I called them everyday sometimes twice a day, after about a week i was told i was denied, asked them for reasons then i phoned my dr's office and informed them to schedule me for sleep apnea test once that test was done i had the drs office fax that info and i again,called everyday, twice a day until they told me don't call us, we'll call you when we get approval..lol...needless to say i called back the next day to check on status and then the next evening they called me to say approved....had surgery on 12/16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JessRess 14 Posted March 21, 2012 Sounds like persistence pays off! He told me to check back Friday, I can't wait that long! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carameldlight 0 Posted April 1, 2012 Hello All. It only took me 5 days. My doc submitted my paperwork on Mon & they called me back on Fri saying I was approved and they scheduled my surgery for Apr. 12. Good luck to all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Letsdothis 2 Posted April 2, 2012 Mine took 5 days it was denied cause they "accidently" inpatient, so they resubmitted again on Friday to say out patient, that was the only reason y they denied, so hopefully I will get approved Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEBPROBST 10 Posted April 9, 2012 I am just starting this whole process with this and cant wait. I began this all about 2 years ago and got so frustrated with the Insurance that I gave up and went back to yo yo dieting. guess what? I gained MORE weight!! Alas finally BCBSIL has changed their Medical policy and most of the hoops i was struggling with are non existant. I go to see my surgeon for a consult on the 24th, see my psychologist on the 17th and have an appt with my PCP to order my labs for tomorrow. I am nervous as I have never had a surgery..Please tell me that is normal!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandagay 93 Posted April 9, 2012 It's so normal!! Bcbs il is what I have. Took about a week for approval. Good luck!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
