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I've completed my 6 of 6 pcp appointments as well as the psych and nutritionist appointments. My paperwork was submitted to Blue Cross Blue Shield Highmark yesterday. Does anyone know how long it takes to find out if I'm approved?

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Thanks. If I haven't heard by Tuesday, I'll call them.

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I have BCBS of IL too and it was around a week

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I have BCBS Highmark as well. I have my first appt August 3 so Im not sure how that goes. Have you run into any issues with Highmark? What all did they require? You did have to do the 6 months of diets with the Dr?

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My requirements were: 6 consecutive pcp visits, nutritionist appt, and psych evaluation. I've not had any issues so far. I'm hoping and praying it gets approved quickly.

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My requirements were: 6 consecutive pcp visits' date=' nutritionist appt, and psych evaluation. I've not had any issues so far. I'm hoping and praying it gets approved quickly.[/quote']

What are the pcp visits?

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Visits with my primary care physician (family doctor)

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Oh ok thank you. Were they each a month apart?

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Yes

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I have Highmark and found out in about 12 days.

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Goodness! I hope I don't have to wait that long.

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I was approved in 2 days...But for the sleeve.. my bmi was 47...My surgery is this friday sept 14th at 5am...oohhh yyeeaahh

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I have BCBS Highmark through hubbies work here in WV. I still have this month and October for my 6 month visits. Then surgeon will submit to insurance. I was told can take 2 days at the earliest and just depends on who gets your case

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