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Since my BMI was a 37, 200lbs my coordinator said I might be declined since the insurance nurse (bsbs of nj) called to ask if I was on medications for my high blood pressure.. My documents were sent last Tuesday and guess what? I was approved yesterday :) I was driving to work at 8am and I was so upset and tired since I had finals all week... I was like let me just call the insurance since I did call every day lol.. The same lady answered the phone, she was sooo lovely.. And she remembered me too ahaha it was funny. She goes honey you are APPROVED!! I had to pull over bc I thought I was going to pass out.. Ohh my car had a blue tooth so both hands on the steering wheel .... Anyways I started crying because this is my new year resolution and I've been working so hard to get everything the insurance requires while I worked full time and taking 5 classes. So now I got my approval, finished the semester yesterday and now I'm getting ready for my surgery since it's on December 30 :) I am sooo happy guys.. Like I still think it's not true like really me? Me? Ahhh :) couldn't sleep all hight..

So here comes the part that I need your help!!!!! If I have $1000 deductible that I have to pay and 20% co-insurance, what do you think I will have to pay before surgery? Please help. I wanna plan in advance.

Good luck to everyone :) you guys are the only ones who knows how we each feel since we all are going through it :)

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we are with you Donnaboss!

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Wow! I teared up just reading this! That is SO wonderful! Congratulations!

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Awesome! Congrats!

I had to pay my deductible before surgery if that helps you any.

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I just called the hospital. My total out of pocket is 2800$ which is nothing omg and I just paid my 1000$ deductible and the rest is monthly payment for 12 months free interest. I am beyond thankful and happy

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Congrats, see you on the loosers bench. You will love this journey. I do.

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Since my BMI was a 37, 200lbs my coordinator said I might be declined since the insurance nurse (bsbs of nj) called to ask if I was on medications for my high blood pressure.. My documents were sent last Tuesday and guess what? I was approved yesterday :) I was driving to work at 8am and I was so upset and tired since I had finals all week... I was like let me just call the insurance since I did call every day lol.. The same lady answered the phone, she was sooo lovely.. And she remembered me too ahaha it was funny. She goes honey you are APPROVED!! I had to pull over bc I thought I was going to pass out.. Ohh my car had a blue tooth so both hands on the steering wheel .... Anyways I started crying because this is my new year resolution and I've been working so hard to get everything the insurance requires while I worked full time and taking 5 classes. So now I got my approval, finished the semester yesterday and now I'm getting ready for my surgery since it's on December 30 :) I am sooo happy guys.. Like I still think it's not true like really me? Me? Ahhh :) couldn't sleep all hight.. So here comes the part that I need your help!!!!! If I have $1000 deductible that I have to pay and 20% co-insurance, what do you think I will have to pay before surgery? Please help. I wanna plan in advance. Good luck to everyone :) you guys are the only ones who knows how we each feel since we all are going through it :)

No, you should not have to pay anything up front before surgery. I was worried about the same thing but found out that I will only be billed after everything has been charged to insurance after the surgery. Good luck on your surgery. I am having mine on Christmas Eve and I am so excited!!

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