Submitted... Now the waiting game begins!

[suzbredo 35]

I just heard from the insurance coordinator that she just submitted everything to the insurance company. Now the waiting game begins. She said it can take from a few days to a few weeks. And they schedule 4 weeks out. So... If I am lucky enough to be approved the first time around I am looking at surgery some time in June. Hopefully anyway!

[JRFuerst 8]

Good luck! Depending on who your insurance is, it could take just a few days. I have United through UMR and we had a decision in less than a week.

[Brenda0928 145]

I just heard from the insurance coordinator that she just submitted everything to the insurance company. Now the waiting game begins. She said it can take from a few days to a few weeks. And they schedule 4 weeks out. So... If I am lucky enough to be approved the first time around I am looking at surgery some time in June. Hopefully anyway!

I hope your approval comes a lot faster than mine! Mine was submitted on March 20 to the insurance company, the surgeon submitted an inquiry this week but nothing yet....I have BC MN but live in FL, so it has to go through FL first then MN...basically has to be approved TWICE before we get the approval letter. SO FRUSTRATING!!!

[suzbredo 35]

I hope your approval comes a lot faster than mine! Mine was submitted on March 20 to the insurance company' date=' the surgeon submitted an inquiry this week but nothing yet....I have BC MN but live in FL, so it has to go through FL first then MN...basically has to be approved TWICE before we get the approval letter. SO FRUSTRATING!!![/quote']

That stinks! I know in the beginning of this process I heard up to 90 days but most folks seem to find out in days to weeks... Can you call them as well to request a status update? Hope you hear really soon hang in there in the mean time...

[Busterdoodoo 38]

I just heard from the insurance coordinator that she just submitted everything to the insurance company. Now the waiting game begins. She said it can take from a few days to a few weeks. And they schedule 4 weeks out. So... If I am lucky enough to be approved the first time around I am looking at surgery some time in June. Hopefully anyway!

Mine was approved exactly one week from the day it was submitted. I know that is a nerve wracking process so good luck!

[youthguy80 65]

My initial (denial) request happened same day as submission. It's been over a week since my appeal submission.

[Brenda0928 145]

I just heard from the insurance coordinator that she just submitted everything to the insurance company. Now the waiting game begins. She said it can take from a few days to a few weeks. And they schedule 4 weeks out. So... If I am lucky enough to be approved the first time around I am looking at surgery some time in June. Hopefully anyway!

Good luck to you!! Never thought BC would take so long....just my specific plan, being an out of state plan involving FL.....maybe we will have surgery at the same time at the rate mine is taking.

[suzbredo 35]

Mine was approved exactly one week from the day it was submitted. I know that is a nerve wracking process so good luck!

Thanks! Even though it was just submitted Friday I've already been watching my phone like a crazy person, lol!

[suzbredo 35]

My initial (denial) request happened same day as submission. It's been over a week since my appeal submission.

Hopefully the longer response time is a good thing and that means you'll get an approval the second time around - good luck!

[suzbredo 35]

Good luck to you!! Never thought BC would take so long....just my specific plan' date=' being an out of state plan involving FL.....maybe we will have surgery at the same time at the rate mine is taking. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Thanks! Really hope you hear soon

[heatwhip 166]

I am in the same boat. Submitted last Wednesday. I called insurance to make sure they have it and they said yes and I would know within 5 days!

[Busterdoodoo 38]

Thanks! Even though it was just submitted Friday I've already been watching my phone like a crazy person' date=' lol![/quote']

I know that feeling VERY well!! It's still hard to believe I'm on the other side now of all that. Surgery is 6/25!

[Brenda0928 145]

I just heard from the insurance coordinator that she just submitted everything to the insurance company. Now the waiting game begins. She said it can take from a few days to a few weeks. And they schedule 4 weeks out. So... If I am lucky enough to be approved the first time around I am looking at surgery some time in June. Hopefully anyway!

I found out last Monday that my insurance Co never received the initial submission from match 20. They did receive an inquiry and 2nd request on may 3, which then gives them 10 days to process it, so they should have made a decision by this past Friday...I am going to call the insurance Co tomorrow for the result since the surgeon did not call me Friday. You might want to call your insurance Co directly to be SURE they received it so you don't wait 2 months like I did Just to find out they never got it....wish me luck, say a prayer for me that I get an approval tomorrow!!

[fp9107 121]

My approval took about a month, I have Aetna.

[Brenda0928 145]

I am in the same boat. Submitted last Wednesday. I called insurance to make sure they have it and they said yes and I would know within 5 days!

Good that you confirmed that they received it! Wish I had done that, then might have had my surgery by now.