preop Submitted! Have Anthem Blue Cross, How Long?

[Disabledaccount 154]

Submitted to insurance today; so excited!!!! I'm hoping to hear back next week, is that realistic. Anyone have experience with Anthem Blue Cross? Thanks

[1SuperBonBon 221]

I have them too. Mine took 10 long days (business days). I hope your's doesn't take that long. It felt like forever.

[unbesleevable1 420]

check my ticker. they were fast for me. I have california care, the health managment org not ppo

[1SuperBonBon 221]

Oh goodie.... and we have the same doctor too I drove Kathryn nuts checking on my insurance approval. LOL

I have PPO

[Disabledaccount 154]

Ahhh 10 days feels like eternity. Did Kathryn get back to you asap or did you have to call the insurance for an update. So how long from approval to your surgery date?

[1SuperBonBon 221]

I couldn't take it anymore. So I called the insurance company and they told me I was approved. Then I emailed Kathryn, which I am sure she loved!

She confirmed my approval on 9/12. I wanted to have surgery at Good Sam. The Doctor only operates there on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday. The next available date for Good Sam was October 22nd.

The time feels like it is crawling by for me. I am so ready to get this party started!

[loserbaby 12]

Another Zare person??

[endless80 697]

It took Anthem BC/BS about a week to approve me.

[crodrigu73 13]

Mine was submitted yesterday. Thanks for posting this questions. Can't wait to get approval and have a date.

[Disabledaccount 154]

Anticipation is making us wait. Good luck

[crodrigu73 13]

I called insurance today and found out my case has been routed to a manager because we do not have any centers of excellence near where I live. I hope this will not cause a big delay.

[crodrigu73 13]

I was denied today because of the center of excellence issue today. I have post a subject to see anyone else has ever dealt with this issue with Anthem.

[Disabledaccount 154]

I've been approved! I've been approved! I've been approved!

I've been fretting all week and finally called insurance only to find out that I've been approved since Friday. Arghhh but yay!

[crodrigu73 13]

Yes! I am so happy for you!

[Disabledaccount 154]

Yes! I am so happy for you!

Thanks I hope your situation gets sorted out soon!