Excited Waiting For Gastric Sleeve Surgery Insurance Approval

[mouse trap 5]

Nothing yet Guys., AHHHHH...

[bjstrans4mation 21]

Hello all, just a report that Aetna approved me on Monday (3 business days!!). I am happy glad!!!! I will pray for you to get your approval as quickly as I did. What's for you is for you!!! I am scheduled for Nov 9th. I started my 2 week liquid pre-op diet today. Going ok thus far. This is amazing-----our lives are about to change forever. Embrace your experiences.--Blessings2u--BJ

[Laura2112 4]

That is great news! I am still waiting. I emailed the insurance co ordinator, nothing from her either.

waiting is the worst!

[mouse trap 5]

Update guys., Just got informed that i need to send out more documentation to aetna., seems easy enough just proof of weight for the last 2 years., still a waiting game.. Congrats to all who have gone to the next step... Thx for the support

[Catracks 865]

I am praying for all of you. All that I need is my psych eval and the insurance approval. The insurance is the thing that is producing most of my anxiety - even more so than the surgery itself. I think in the coming years it will get even worse.

[longer-life 139]

Update guys., Just got informed that i need to send out more documentation to aetna., seems easy enough just proof of weight for the last 2 years., still a waiting game.. Congrats to all who have gone to the next step... Thx for the support

Great!

Why wasn't this submitted from the beginning though? Aetna has this requirement posted on their website and my insurance coordinator made sure I had submitted everything to her before she sent in for approval. (Too late now for you, but perhaps others can learn from this).

[bjstrans4mation 21]

I went through the EXACT same thing with Aetna. That was the last piece they wanted from my surgeon. The nurse practitioner gave it to them and I was approved in minutes. HAVE NO FEAR. As long as everything else is in compliance----you will be approved. My surgery is Nov 9th--Blessings2u--BJ

[mouse trap 5]

Great!

Why wasn't this submitted from the beginning though? Aetna has this requirement posted on their website and my insurance coordinator made sure I had submitted everything to her before she sent in for approval. (Too late now for you, but perhaps others can learn from this).

According to the weight loss center aetna didnt require this because i did an accelerated 3 month program., I think that the weight loss center goofed up and now realizes it .. any how hope this wait is worth it..

[Mel34 11]

Hey everyone, I have a question...

What constitutes as "proof" when they ask for the past 2 years of weight records? I have BCBS Federal and I want to know so in case they ask, I have it ready.

thanks!

[longer-life 139]

According to the weight loss center aetna didnt require this because i did an accelerated 3 month program., I think that the weight loss center goofed up and now realizes it .. any how hope this wait is worth it..

Yep they goofed up. ARGH! It IS required by Aetna. It is on their website. I did the accelerated 3 month program too and had to provide 2009 & 10. Gosh I hope it goes smoothly now!!!

[longer-life 139]

Hey everyone, I have a question...

What constitutes as "proof" when they ask for the past 2 years of weight records? I have BCBS Federal and I want to know so in case they ask, I have it ready.

thanks!

Why not call BCBS and ask what their requirements are? Aetna has them online. A rep. helped me find it on their website and for my particular plan. Your insurance coordinator should then confirm this info for you, so you don't have to be guessing.

To answer your question though, I had my primary doctor copy her charts with my weight on it. Search on this site, I think people have sent in gym records and such. Not sure. Best wishes!

[bjstrans4mation 21]

They also requested my 2 year weight after they received my paperwork. Aetna called my surgeon contact, she gave it to them, and they gave her my approval code ----3 business days. You got this!!! Think positive. Blessings2u--BJ

[cacilluf 27]

I have BCBS and it was no problem for me getting approved....My problem was at the meeting with the surgeon they said I would have mine Mid-November, only to call me back and push it until January! I was so upset, I was mentally prepared for November, now I have 77 more days These last months are going to be tough but I'm sure it will be worth it when it's here!

[mouse trap 5]

Hey everyone, I have a question...

What constitutes as "proof" when they ask for the past 2 years of weight records? I have BCBS Federal and I want to know so in case they ask, I have it ready.

thanks!

as for now all they requested was a letter from my pcp stating my previous wights for the past 2 yrs. but every ins. is different .. best of luck... ( nuthing yet guys )

[Laura2112 4]

Nothing here yet wither. Not a word. 2 weeks and counting! ugh. :ack2: