I won my appeal--Premera BCBS

[FitatFifty 11]

This is an update to my post of 8/21/10 in this forum. Today, I received a letter from Premera BCBS overturning thier denial of the sleeve. Thier decision to overturn the intial denial is based on medical necessity because I have Celiac Sprue. If anyone wants a copy of my letter, I'll be happy to email it to you. My new surgeon wrote a great letter, and I meet with him this Thursday. I must admit I'm a little overwhelmed with the news! Never give up!

To our good health-

Fit:thumbup1:

[sleeve 4 me 910]

Congrats to YOU!

[FitatFifty 11]

Thanks so much! I've been working on this since February 2010 and it is great to finally have the insurance resolved

[Dansha 16]

Kudos. Way to GO!!!! That's right never give up!!

Deb

[Margoboo 0]

Yea! I would love a copy of the letter. I am waiting on my second submisson to insurance...???

[laylasmojo 10]

Congrats!! Thats awasome that you never gave up!

[MINI-Me 196]

That's great!!!!

[Donna4545 13]

Great news!

[lamsunshine 2]

That is great news!!! Congrats. I'm so happy for you.

[FitatFifty 11]

Thank you all for heartfelt congratulations! I meet Friday with my surgeon to discuss dates...likely late November for me because of my work committments.

Thanks everyone!!

Fit

[FitatFifty 11]

Thanks Mini

We Northwest gals have to stick together. I'll know more on Friday about my surgery date. Exciting times! I hope all is well with you and your journey!

Fit

[ZenBunni 0]

Can I pls get a copy of that letter? I am currently putting together my appeal to BCBS and would like all the ammo I can get :cursing:

dsrtwnds@aol.com

Thanks!!

Stefanie

[FitatFifty 11]

Of course. I need to redact my personal information and then send it to you. Thanks for sending me your email address and good luck!

[ZenBunni 0]

Thanks - I am trying to keep my spirits up and keep thinking positive about it :thumbup:

[dentonpl 0]

I just received my denial letter yesterday. I would love a copy of your appeals letter, if you wouldn't mind. My email address is dentonpl@aol.com.

Thanks so much! -Lisa