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blessed252

By blessed252, in Insurance & Financing

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bosoxgirl1966    20

bosoxgirl1966
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Have the option to keep Aetna but at a higher cost to me

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the-Russ    91

the-Russ
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Have the option to keep Aetna but at a higher cost to me

If you get approved, all you need to do is have the procedure prior to 12/31. No word yet huh?

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bosoxgirl1966    20

bosoxgirl1966
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No sir..nothing yet...thats why im hoping I wont have to appeal. My deductible is also met

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the-Russ    91

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No sir..nothing yet...thats why im hoping I wont have to appeal. My deductible is also met

I hope you don't too. Good luck #FingersCossed

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LesIsMore    22

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No sir..nothing yet...thats why im hoping I wont have to appeal. My deductible is also met
I am in the same boat. Had my preop appt with my pcp today. Surgery schedule for 10/21 and I'm still waiting for Aetna to approve. Got one more week and I'm freaking out.

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bosoxgirl1966    20

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OMG I am approved.. it seems so surreal. It seems as if I have been waiting for this day forever. Spoke with Aetna and they said they called the surgeons office yesterday (sunday) why would they even attempt to call on a Sunday. I sent my drs office an email advising them.. Now I just need a date

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the-Russ    91

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OMG I am approved.. it seems so surreal. It seems as if I have been waiting for this day forever. Spoke with Aetna and they said they called the surgeons office yesterday (sunday) why would they even attempt to call on a Sunday. I sent my drs office an email advising them.. Now I just need a date

Great!!! Congrats. It was a long time coming.

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mazzers120    75

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OMG I am approved.. it seems so surreal. It seems as if I have been waiting for this day forever. Spoke with Aetna and they said they called the surgeons office yesterday (sunday) why would they even attempt to call on a Sunday. I sent my drs office an email advising them.. Now I just need a date

Congrats, I'm very happy for you! Hope it's me tomorrow :)

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Sara UAE    0

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Hi everyone

i'm also waiting for the approval . paperwork was submitted Oct 2.

i called Aetna yesterday they said they haven't received anything.

i immediately called the surgeon's office and the nurse told everything is alright, they received my paperwork and it's PENDING.

BMI : 40

age : 25

suffered from asthma many times and knees pain

My 2 yr history is the only concern because it's from my country.

i'm extremely anxious and can't focus on my studies :(

i hope i don't have to go through the appealing thing because my English is bad and i give up so easily :(

Edited by Sara UAE

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mazzers120    75

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So, when people talk about calling aetna to check the status of their approval, who are thet talking to? Just the 800 number on the card and who ever answers the phone. I call that number today and they said they received everything and it's pending the medical review. It's all just so confusing. Is it ok to call them everyday? I WANT ANSWERS! Lol

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LesIsMore    22

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Hi everyone i'm also waiting for the approval . paperwork was submitted Oct 2. i called Aetna yesterday they said they haven't received anything. i immediately called the surgeon's office and the nurse told everything is alright' date=' they received my paperwork and it's PENDING. BMI : 40 age : 25 suffered from asthma many times and knees pain My 2 yr history is the only concern because it's from my country. i'm extremely anxious and can't focus on my studies :( i hope i don't have to go through the appealing thing because my English is bad and i give up so easily :( [/quote']its tough being patient at times. I have my fingers crossed and pushing prayers. My surgery is suppose to be Monday and I'm still waiting. Hopefully, no news is good news..... I'll be calling tomorrow.

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mazzers120    75

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its tough being patient at times. I have my fingers crossed and pushing prayers. My surgery is suppose to be Monday and I'm still waiting. Hopefully' date=' no news is good news..... I'll be calling tomorrow.[/quote']

Did you get your approval yet?

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LesIsMore    22

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Did you get your approval yet?
My Dr's office called to say I have been approved. Yayyyyyyyy. Im still gonna call to verify and make sure I get a letter confirming. Starting tomorrow I'm on Clear Liquids.< /p>

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