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Hi does anyone know about how long it takes BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD PPO to send approval to the dr?

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I live in Charlotte, NC, but have BCBS PPO out of Pittsburg, PA. After my 6mo diet class i think it only took less than 3wks for approval. I know it was not that long.

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I have BCBS of NC and had approval 2 days after all my info was sent in by the surgeon's office.

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I have BCBS of PA and was denied almost immediately.

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I have BCBS of PA and was denied almost immediately.

Do you have PPO?? Did the say why?

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I have BCBS and I was denied immediately. Apparently my policy excludes weight loss surgery.

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I am PPO too....my BMI is about 35/36 and I have a co-morbidity, but it is managed with medication. So, they denied me. My plan is grandfathered and not subject to independent review per the new healthcare laws. It ticked me off, but I understand they are just a business. Thankfully, I got educated/determined/creative and did find a legit surgeon in Mexico and am having surgery in two weeks! I have a very high deductable and surgery in Mexico is only slightly more expensive than my deductible.

Anyway, they were very prompt in responding to each request. Only took a week or two each time.

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I am PPO too....my BMI is about 35/36 and I have a co-morbidity' date=' but it is managed with medication. So, they denied me. My plan is grandfathered and not subject to independent review per the new healthcare laws. It ticked me off, but I understand they are just a business. Thankfully, I got educated/determined/creative and did find a legit surgeon in Mexico and am having surgery in two weeks! I have a very high deductable and surgery in Mexico is only slightly more expensive than my deductible.

Anyway, they were very prompt in responding to each request. Only took a week or two each time.[/quote']

Good for you I'm glad your still making it happen, best if luck!!

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Hi does anyone know about how long it takes BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD PPO to send approval to the dr?

I'm from ft worth. I was approved the day of my consul....a week ago. My final approval will be after I get all the results in from a 1 hour nutrition study. A hour with a shrink, and a ok from a heart doc because of my age.

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I have bcbs of il ppo and mine is as sent in 10/25 I was approved 10/29.

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BCBS of Texas, approved in a week of my doctor sending in all of the paper work. I did see the NUT and Psychologist before my info was sent in.

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I have bcbs of il ppo and mine is as sent in 10/25 I was approved 10/29.

ShrinkyDinkMe22 that's GREAT NEWS!! I'm in IL as well in hoping to hear quickly because my dr is shooting for a feb date. Once I get the approval then I have to do my blood work, chest X-ray, EKG, and I'm good to go!! :)

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I was surprised that it took only one submission and I was approved in about 1 week. I have a surgery date for Feb. 4th.

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I have bcbs ppo NJ and I was approved in 2 days

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