Bcbs Alabama (Waiting Game)

[slimshadychick 12]

I had my last visit on Friday. Faxed all my info to the surgeons office and the ins. Lady says she was submitting it on Friday!?!? So I am just waiting......THIS IS THE HARD PART! How long should I wait before calling BCBS?

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

How long should I wait before calling BCBS?

hey slim

now you must be patient, you can't call them every 2-3 seconds. call every 2-3 MINUTES

trying to be serious , which is no easy feat for me, i would wait 10 days

I would wait til Tuesday the 23rd, that will be 10 days

for me, its more frustrating calling too early, and still being told to be patient. IMO giving it a good 10 days before you call is hard but good.

GOD grant me patience, just hurry up about it

Who knows, BCBS might call first, stranger things have happened!!! then they can surprise you with the good word.

good luck my friend

[JonathanS 75]

I have blue shield of ca and they approved me in 5 days. I called the day after it was submitted and they said it was a 5 day wait. I then called right before closing on day 4 and got my approval code. Each company will be different but I had no problem with bothering them.

Everyone I talked to in the preauthorization department were very friendly. They even wished me well with the surgery.

[slimshadychick 12]

Thanks Grammy! I was going to try and wait til the 26th......BUT since you said the 23rd the 23rd it is

[slimshadychick 12]

Thanks for the info Jonathan! Did u have Dr. Black as your surgeon before?

[JonathanS 75]

I sure did. I decided to go with Dr. Smith. He is a little closer to home. I had a friend that used Dr. Black and she really liked him. I don't have anything bad to say about Dr. Black other then he was a longer drive for me.

[slimshadychick 12]

O ok I was just check. Can't wait to be approved!!!

[JonathanS 75]

It will be here before you know it! It amazes me the perception we have of time. It feels like I was just sitting there watching the seminar video.

[KickRocks 163]

Good luck!! I have them also tho I haven't submitted yet. Can't wait to hear your update!