Waiting

[khelm32 52]

I met with the surgeon about 2 weeks ago. They submitted everything to the insurance and now I'm just waiting to get the approval. Anyone else in the same boat?

[WheelCrazy 19]

for???

[heather316 72]

Godot?

[ReddFoxx 10]

I met with the surgeon about 2 weeks ago. They submitted everything to the insurance and now I'm just waiting to get the approval. Anyone else in the same boat?

I am in the same boat! All documents were submitted to united health care so I'm on day 3 of pre op hoping approval comes quick.

[Mcrutchky 30]

Me! I went to an intake appointment last week. I was hoping to hear back this week. Just anxious I guess. We can make it.

[khelm32 52]

I met with my surgeon the first week of June and am still waiting for the insurance approval. I have united healthcare too. I'm guessing they are ones to drag their feet. I'm going to follow up again on Monday! I'm ready to do this, but can't w/o the ins. approval.

[ReddFoxx 10]

I met with my surgeon the first week of June and am still waiting for the insurance approval. I have united healthcare too. I'm guessing they are ones to drag their feet. I'm going to follow up again on Monday! I'm ready to do this' date=' but can't w/o the ins. approval.[/quote']

Exactly. I've been told by my patient advocate that UHC is really quick in approvals. Who do I follow up with, the dr or ins company directly? I was tempted to call UHC for a status update but didn't want to compromise the process.

[khelm32 52]

Exactly. I've been told by my patient advocate that UHC is really quick in approvals. Who do I follow up with' date=' the dr or ins company directly? I was tempted to call UHC for a status update but didn't want to compromise the process.[/quote']

I would check with your doc first. I'm going to follow up with mine tomorrow and go from there.

[ricangurl 10]

I met with my surgeon the first week of June and am still waiting for the insurance approval. I have united healthcare too. I'm guessing they are ones to drag their feet. I'm going to follow up again on Monday! I'm ready to do this' date=' but can't w/o the ins. approval.[/quote']

Are you calling your insurance company. Call them everyday. Speak with your clinical case worker explain you've done your part now your waiting on them.

[heather316 72]

I do not have United Healthcare. However, just wanted to let you know that it took ten days (8 business days) for my insurance company to send the approval. I did not call. It depends how strong is your case.

[3mommy 52]

I have united and I was approved within 3 days.

[khelm32 52]

Well we heard back after a month yesterday and it was denied because my BMI wad 39.8 instead of 40. My nurse said she has never had an ins deny because of that especially since I also have asthma. She has already appealed it and is supposed to be talking to the medical director at the ins. I am trying to stay positive but am feeling discouraged.

[dawalsh 919]

Well we heard back after a month yesterday and it was denied because my BMI wad 39.8 instead of 40. My nurse said she has never had an ins deny because of that especially since I also have asthma. She has already appealed it and is supposed to be talking to the medical director at the ins. I am trying to stay positive but am feeling discouraged.

Please don't feel discouraged. That's a game insurance companies play. I have everything wrong with me and it was medically necessary but I was denied the first time and my BMI was 39. It went on appeal and I was approved. Hang in there!

[ReddFoxx 10]

I spoke w dr. Office and there is no word from UHC. She advised that I could call the pre determination dept at UHC and check status without comprising any approvals. I'm just waiting for case manager to approve the clinicals!