The start

[klk18 2]

Hi there,

Just turned my information into insurance. This is so new to me, I would love for some advise, or tips.

Also, how long should insurance take? I understand everyone is different. I'm going through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. I'm hoping I can get this scheduled soon.

Thank you in advanced!

[2muchfun 8,927]

That's a tough question. Every one has different insurance policies and every policy can be different, so it's impossible to offer advice that might work for you?

Some policies require a 6 month Dr. or Nutritionist supervised diet or program prior to approving. Some don't. Some require a 2-5 year history of obesity from their doctor to be eligible.

If you can go online to BCBS you can find what your insurance covers, what is expected from you and how much it's going to cost. I had BCBS and it was all explained online.

[lisacaron 5,075]

@@klk18 my best advice to you on insurance is to keep on top of them and your doctors offices. If you are submitting the forms yourself call the insurance company directly their number is on the back of your card. Remember that these people work for you. You pay your premiums and you have questions and would like some feedback.

Same for the Dr. if they are sending over test or paper work on your behalf keep on top of them and get confirmation that the information was sent over don't just take their word for it. Often I find that Doctors will tell you it's being done and that just means it moved from my desk to the next persons desk where it could be done today, next week or next month.

The squeaky wheel gets the grease hon so start squealing!!!

[klk18 2]

Thank you so much! Yeah my mom got gastric bypass, and she's been telling me to call at least once a week if not every other day to push them!

[BuddhaBlair 9]

BCBS is what I had as well. They took about 30 days to get back to me once I submitted the info. But it could be shorter for you.

[sbrown1 10]

I have the same insurance it took me at least 6 months

[briefs199 337]

After doing the pre op requirements it took about 2 weeks to hear back. I had empire but in ny

[angeldivine1 23]

I have BCBSIL and it took about 2 weeks total but I called them every 2 days. My surgeon's office called me last week and we scheduled my surgery for 10/17. Just stay on them. I didn't have to meet any extra requirements. Just that my BMI was 40.

[klk18 2]

I stayed on top of insurance and got approved the next day!

[LKeys 12]

My paperwork should be submitted this week. I am praying it will not take very long.

[Seymour1971 55]

I will give it to True Results... I did EGD 9 days after first appt, and set surgery date for exactly 2 weeks after that. They got results where I couldn't by just researching what was covered. I let them do the work.