Who else is waiting on approval?

[banditchic 83]

Congrats!! I'm hoping I'll hear something by the end of the week. Even if I'm approved, I don't think I'll be able to schedule surgery until February anyway due to work conflicts. Just found that out:(

Hey Jen! Any news from Cigna?

[mariewj 1]

I'm waiting for Approval from Aetna, I went through the required program for $150.00 and now waiting for final approval. You go through the pre op nutrition and psych consults, get every medical test under the sun done, and coordinate all the records and reports being sent and then it still takes 2-4 weeks for the insurance company to approve. It's as if they are trying to wear you down.

[Diva76 9]

I am waiting on my approval too. So many mixed feelings. My ins coordinator at the dr office wont tell me the exact date my information was sent to UHC and as of Friday UHC didnt have it. The lady at UHC stated it could be in review just not noted in their system yet. When I talked to dr office I was told they didnt have my weight history which I confirmed with her that she received it in Nov. I kept a file with ally test results and dr letters I needed so I faxed it immediately to her. The dr office said they submitted my paperwork to ins without that to get ths ball rolling. So frustrating!!! Its been a week and I will be following up again tomorrow on this. Good vibes to everyone out there for success with your journey!

[fallingwhisper 187]

I'm waiting for Approval from Aetna' date=' I went through the required program for 150.00 and now waiting for final approval. You go through the pre op nutrition and psych consults, get every medical test under the sun done, and coordinate all the records and reports being sent and then it still takes 2-4 weeks for the insurance company to approve. It's as if they are trying to wear you down.[/quote']

I'm also waiting for approval from aetna. It's been 4 long days so far!

[petra1124 33]

havent submitted yet, still have some appointments to complete first, but excited and impatient just the same!!!

[lth11 43]

My paperwork was submitted to Cigna on Saturday. I hope it doesn't take up to the 30 days for approval like Surgeons office said!!!

[ArcusX 216]

I got a letter over the weekend looking for more info. Not denied yet:

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/65113-letter-from-cigna-not-denied-yet/

[Hannah55 79]

My documentation was supposed to have been sent to ins on Dec 18, but wasn't sent in until today. So frustrated! Hoping for surgery in Feb.

[lth11 43]

Me too hoping for a February surgery date.

[Beautyandbeyond 227]

My paperwork is being reviewed by the surgeon's office and can take up to 7-10 bus. days then to ins for up to 14 bus. days. Such a long process but I guess it could be longer!

[Diva76 9]

Just an update I called the insurance company today and I talked to a rep who was extremely helpful. She was telling me she sees this is in review and I have a pre-authorization #. The girl ay UHC also had the sleeve done 3 years ago and was a huge help. She said to call back in a week or two for a status. She said she would note I called about it. Two hours later my Dr office called to get authorization to access my medical files from prior years. Weight history. They want more than just one record. The dr office said dhe thinks she found more. This has to be a good sign maybe I will hear sooner than the week or two I was told. My prayers are being said and postive thoughts. Not just for me but all of you too!!

[SweetnCurvy 112]

Just an update I called the insurance company today and I talked to a rep who was extremely helpful. She was telling me she sees this is in review and I have a pre-authorization #. The girl ay UHC also had the sleeve done 3 years ago and was a huge help. She said to call back in a week or two for a status. She said she would note I called about it. Two hours later my Dr office called to get authorization to access my medical files from prior years. Weight history. They want more than just one record. The dr office said dhe thinks she found more. This has to be a good sign maybe I will hear sooner than the week or two I was told. My prayers are being said and postive thoughts. Not just for me but all of you too!!

I really hope this goes thru for you. UHC has been great to me so far. They approved me last Friday. Good luck!

[Diva76 9]

Thank you! Thats great they approved you. How long did it take for them to approve you?

[Beautyandbeyond 227]

Sweetncurvy, yes how long did UHC take once submitted to them? I too have them as my provider. Also can you share your bmi and if you had any co-morbidities? thanks in advance!

[DreamsOfSkinny 53]

2nd level appeal. UHC finally put end date for decision in system - 1/25. Hoping to find out before then though. I'll keep calling every couple of days.