How long does authorization take?

[Djmohr 6,965]

I think everyone of us felt the same. My six months ended up going 9 due to doctors schedules. I will say I got approval within 24 hours once my info was submitted to insurance but the time leading up to that was very frustrating. I used that time to begin developing very good behaviors.

[Crich36108 1]

Wow! I'll go crazy if I wait that long! Let me pray on this transition to allow me to have patience and wait my turn!

[RealRocknRollaVSG 13]

The mandatory 6 month period was absolutely brutal, but once the preauth was submitted, it only took two days for BCBS OR to approve.

[mclorrie 219]

I have UHC too, and thought the same thing. Six months is going to take forever!! In two weeks I'll have my 5th weigh in. One more month, and they will be submitting it to insurance for approval!

I had to schedule an appt. with a cardiologist - who required three tests. Had two psych appointments, a sleep study, pulmonary appt., along with my regularly scheduled doctor supervised appts.

With all of these appointments, time has flown by! Trust me - I'm really antsy to get these appointments done! But am taking it one day at a time!

I've used a lot of this time to do research on everything from surgery to what Protein drinks to buy. This time has helped me to focus on eating right, I've cut out a lot of junk food, and have even got my husband wanting to eat healthier!

And you can't go wrong being on this forum! Everyone on this site have been so great with any questions I have had! I've learned so much!