heavendly06 72 Posted March 7, 2013 I started this journey in October 2012. This has been a strenuous process! There have been a lot of ups and downs and I hope they were worth it! I'm a state employee and this is their first year covering WLS. I had a 6 month weight management program requirement with 3 months being consecutive. My physicians office is unsure of what the insurance's mindset is regarding approval as there has been a lot of back and forth surrounding the requirements! I'm praying that God sees me through this 2 week waiting period! I got and email from insurance coordinator today starting that my request for surgery wasn't submitted until today! She stated that there were technical difficulties that stopped her from submitting on 03/06/13. She didn't state what those technical difficulties were....so it's my guess that she just didn't submit as promised! It's only been a few hours since submitting and I'm overly anxious! I'm counting down the days until I hear the word approved! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kcinpa 159 Posted March 7, 2013 Congrats and good luck!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrmBig4Evr 152 Posted March 7, 2013 Time will seem like its at a standstill, just keep yourself occupied and good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavendly06 72 Posted March 7, 2013 Thanks for the well wishes and support! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavendly06 72 Posted March 8, 2013 I called the insurance today and they were able to confirm the receipt of my pre-determination. I was told that my clinical information has been assigned to a nurse for review. The customer service rep encouraged me to be patient...insisting that approvals/denials are usually done within a 24-48 hours. Day 2 of Waiting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavendly06 72 Posted March 9, 2013 Day 3 of the Waiting Game! My file is still in Medical Review with an expected decision on Monday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmubvashrink 57 Posted March 9, 2013 Congrats and good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavendly06 72 Posted March 11, 2013 I'm approved!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavendly06 72 Posted March 11, 2013 I'm approved! 1 erica6137 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohood 1 Posted March 11, 2013 CONGRATS.... GOOD LUCK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavendly06 72 Posted March 12, 2013 CONGRATS....GOOD LUCK Thank You:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alisha510 20 Posted March 15, 2013 Oh wow congrats to you! I cant wait to be approved too:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PIRATE~MOM 71 Posted March 21, 2013 Congrats! I started in October to and I will be finishing up my insurance requirements tomorrow. Good Luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luvlvnlyfe5 48 Posted March 21, 2013 Congrats!!!! I'm a state employee as well BCBS of New Jersey...I was submitted today hopefully I'm approved as quickly as you were! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites