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I have horizon blue cross ive had all my pre-op doc visits i have a nutrishionist appt for the 2nd time monday she is gonna give me the go ahead any one have this insurance and know how long the wait is

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i'm on horizon bcbs of new jersey. after all requirements were met (both for the surgeon and the insurance) they submitted and i was approved about 6 days later. they sad to expect 5-10 days.

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i'm on horizon bcbs of new jersey. after all requirements were met (both for the surgeon and the insurance) they submitted and i was approved about 6 days later. they sad to expect 5-10 days.

oh ok so what all did you have to do to be approved im in nj as well

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i'm actually in georgia, but my company is headquartered in new jersey, but same insurance.

i had to:

go to a seminar

go see the surgeon

go see the nutritionist

go see the shrink

lab work + upper gi

primary care physician letter

visit a support group

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i'm actually in georgia, but my company is headquartered in new jersey, but same insurance.

i had to:

go to a seminar

go see the surgeon

go see the nutritionist

go see the shrink

lab work + upper gi

primary care physician letter

visit a support group

how may nutriionist visits did you need

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