Too soon?

[tlynn4love 48]

My papers got turned into insurance this past monday. Is it too soon for me to call insurance company and ask? I'm too anxious and nervous. :/

[Rem 87]

Did your insurance coordinator at the surgery program tell you how long they usually take?

Mine told me it can be up to 4 weeks, but usually come back within 2 weeks.. it was right around the 2 week mark for me when they approved me.

[tlynn4love 48]

I called the insurance. The woman on the phone informed me that it's in process of being authorized. She gave me an authorization number and said that the surgeon's office requested a surgery date of July 3rd. So that I should expect a quick response because the third is next week. This has left me really confused. Did the surgeon's office give them that date only so they would respond quickly?. I have not done any pre op testing yet.

[tlynn4love 48]

Patient advocates some surgeons office called me back. The date they have given the insurance company is what they call a 'dummy date' because the insurance company will not approve a surgery without a date. Can you tell I am stressed to the max right now?!

[worm2872 635]

Honestly, this is the worst part. The approval wait. It will be ok and keep on them. I had Aetna and they never even looked at my paperwork for two weeks. Once I got involved, I had approval in about 24 hours. Good luck

[MissNikki27 54]

I initially was told to give it two weeks and I did. Then the day after the two week passed I called the office only to fine that they hadn't submitted anything and wanted to verify if I had gone to my last meeting. I had to wait another week after that. so it would of taken a week if that didn't happen.