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Does any one have this insurance? Just curious how long the approval process was?

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I totally meant BCBS!

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I have this insurance just had my drs consult appt today My surgeon told me the process will move quickly I can have surgery once I have completed all pre op appts. She said about a month I should be banded.... fingers crossed

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BS, total freudian slip? :P

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Hahah maybe. It's either my anxiety or auto correct!

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I have bcbs but I like bsbs much better.

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Which BCBS do you have?

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Anthem BCBS out of PA.

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I have BCBS of MA (PPO). I wrapped up all my required pre-op appts on the 15th of this month. To my surprise, I received an approval letter from BCBS yesterday. I was told by the program coordinator at the clinic I'm going to that by far, BCBS is the easiest insurance company to work with--notification of decision usually received within a week and a half.

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I have BCBS of MA also and my paperwork was submitted on June 4th and the dr called me yesterday and said I was approved! I'm so excited I have a surgery date but I am a little worried about how much money is due on surgery date! Anyone know with this insurance?

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I have BCBS anthem. They submitted June 6 and I received approval today!

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Hi! When is your surgery? I had my pre op appointment today and I had to pay $1,145 dollars. Which really isn't that bad. But don't quote me! That's just my experience!

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July 2nd! Waiting on them to call me to see how much I have to have up front! I will be devastated after all this time if I don't have it! Ugh

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I have to pay 1350.00.

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Is ur deductible met? What's your coinsurance percentage if u don't mind?

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