missmelymelissa 21 Posted November 19, 2012 Hi! I'm waiting to hear back from my blue shield *** insurance about approval for my surgery. Does anybody have this insurance and if so, how long did it take to get approved after submitting all the paperwork? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruffus 66 Posted November 19, 2012 I knew within 3 days about my denial. 4 days after the appeal I got my approval. They are pretty straight forward if you meet all requirements! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missmelymelissa 21 Posted November 19, 2012 Really? My surgeon told me it takes 7-10 days to know. It's been a week. I'm so anxious to be approved and know my date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruffus 66 Posted November 19, 2012 I kept myself busy! I would go nuts if I didn't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missmelymelissa 21 Posted November 19, 2012 I'm trying! I've been taking on extra at work because the wait game is so stressful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruffus 66 Posted November 19, 2012 I submitted for approval and was denied... I couldn't take the stress of not being approved so I didn't re submit for 2 months! I sewed a lot of stuff for my kids and cleaned ALOT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cali4nan 5 Posted November 19, 2012 My surgeon's office said it would take 2 weeks to a month. I was approved in less than a week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missmelymelissa 21 Posted November 19, 2012 That's good! I'm hoping to hear from my surgeon this week about an approval. So nervous but it will all work out.. It has to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cali4nan 5 Posted November 19, 2012 If you don't hear from your Dr's office, you should call them and ask them to check. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IsB 209 Posted November 19, 2012 Nothing wrong with calling the insurance company and asking them. After the 1st week I was calling every day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carol Watts 67 Posted November 19, 2012 Really? My surgeon told me it takes 7-10 days to know. It's been a week. I'm so anxious to be approved and know my date. Blue Cross, told me it takes that long, but my surgery was scheduled so the guy rushed mine and called me back the next day with approval. My Dr sent mine in as a medical necessary so Blue Cross would cover it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missmelymelissa 21 Posted November 19, 2012 @ carol, I actually have blue shield. I think they're a bit different. 1 alabamaorthogirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geno5150 168 Posted November 19, 2012 Call the insurance company every day to check. You are paying for it, so put them to work. 1 vols fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missmelymelissa 21 Posted November 19, 2012 True, I think I'll call them on Wednesday if I havent heard from them yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruffus 66 Posted November 20, 2012 Have you heard anything yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites