abrinson889 14 Posted July 23, 2012 My surgeons office submitted all the paperwork Thursday afternoon for approval. How long should I wait before I start calling the insurance company? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downhomechik 41 Posted July 23, 2012 I would call them tomorrow. My network said they submitted the paperwork, I waited three weeks and never heard anything so called the insurance company and they had never received the paperwork. It ended up getting submitted by network on Thursday, June 28th and approved on July 3rd. I called every single day to the insurance co to see where it was because my Surgery was scheduled for July 5. It was very stressful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abrinson889 14 Posted July 23, 2012 Thanks! I'm on pins and needles waiting!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeAna N 229 Posted July 23, 2012 nothing wrong with calling today at least your would know for sure that it was sent and received They sent mine on tues(17th) and I was approved on wed(18th) I still haven't received anything from my insurance My surgeons office told me while I was there so actually I could still be waiting to hear from my insurance if I wouldn't have had an appt with my Surgeon on Thurs(19th) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rojasanoll 920 Posted July 30, 2012 My surgery is on Aug 6 and my pre-register is on Aug 3. I have no approval from Anthem BCBS. I contacted Anthem yesterday on their Anthem.com and left a message. I need to know prior to Aug 3 or surgery will be cancelled by me. I'm fearful of getting stuck with the bill. I might call on Jul 30 Anthem. My surgeon's office hadn't receive anything. Keeping my fingers crossed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grider 92 Posted July 30, 2012 Fepblue is pretty fast 5 days norm, but yes- call in and make sure all is there and make sure the rep checks everything as the paperwork goes to a diff dept. and some don't like to persue it or check all the notes, They said I would know in writing, but my rep told me on the phone n then I called surgeons office to see if they had the approval which is faxed to them. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abrinson889 14 Posted July 30, 2012 I called everyday for four days. On the day I decided not to call ( on Friday), my surgeons office called to say I was approved. Funny, huh? It only took one week! Now waiting on surgery date! I'm so excited and nervous all rolled into one! 1 Grider reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grider 92 Posted July 31, 2012 Congrats! 1 abrinson889 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites