File Sumbitted To Insurance Today

[AJAgwu 5]

Fingers crossed everybody! My file is being submitted to Aetna today. I already have a surgery date of 1/24. I have my last few pre-op appointments and the two week pre-op shake diet to get through. I have been working really hard at this process so I will be relieved for the 24th to finally be here. The reality of the whole thing still hasn't hit me yet, but as time gets closer I'm sure it will.

[wishes 125]

Good luck, hope you hear back soon. My mom submitted with Aetna and heard back in less than 48 hours.

[longer-life 139]

I had a similar experience as Wishes's mother. I hope you hear back from your insurance really soon!

[sabrina140 33]

Hi there AJA!! Have you gotten a response from Aetna?! My file is being submitted next week... so nervous.

[AJAgwu 5]

Yes!!! They got back to my surgeon's office this Wednesday with an approval, so it took a little over a week. I have read on here some people hear back from Aetna as quickly as 48 hours, so I guess it all depends how busy Aetna is.

[gmanbat 5,889]

Aetna must be a pretty good company. My wife and I submitted to Med Mutual Ohio. She was approved pretty quickly, I was turned down...get this... because the psychiatrist told them I did drugs in the 60's! Pot and acid, off and on for 1-2 years, over in 1969. I became a born-again Christian and eventually a preacher, living quite a drug free life.

The doc sent in an appeal and I was approved, surgery on Monday. They are wondering if the turndown was a delay tactic to wait until the new year for bigger co-pays, we had just about maxed 2011.

Just saw your new post. Good for you!!!!

Edited January 13, 2012 by gmanbat

[sabrina140 33]

Congrats!!! Keep us posted on your progress! I get so excited for everyone on here lol!