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All those of us waiting on insurance approval would love to know....

Your insurance carrier?

How long after submission did you get a response?

Thanks for your information!!!

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BCBS Iowa - Less than 24 hrs!!!

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PHCS - a day or 2

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BCBs it took a couple weeks but I think it took so long because of the lazy staff at my Dr's office

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I have BCBS and the information was submitted to them October 30th and no word yet

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Does anyone know what the requirements are for Florida BCBS?

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All those of us waiting on insurance approval would love to know....

Your insurance carrier?

How long after submission did you get a response?

Thanks for your information!!!

BS of Cali -seemed like a week. My medical group is the same group that my doctor works for (UC Davis) so that made the process easier.

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BCBS of Ga ... took 8 days from last visit. I called to check and had to update the Dr.

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BCBS took 48 hours. I called my insurance to check on the approval because I couldn't wait for the doctor's office to call me and tell me. I was just a tad impatient and excited! :)

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Anthem Blue Cross of CA - 2 days

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